Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August. |
Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June and January. |
Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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Majors with the highest enrollment: |
psychology, business/marketing, biology/life sciences |
Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer science, foreign languages, philosophy/religion |
Average freshman GPA: |
3.3 on a 4.0 scale |
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
82% |
Student:Faculty ratio: |
10:1 |
Total faculty: |
86 men, 72 women |
Full-time faculty: |
78 men, 56 women |
Part-time faculty: |
8 men, 16 women |
Graduation rate: |
71% within six years |
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General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
Physical education is required: |
yes |
There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in animal studies, architecture, art history, Asian studies, behavioral neuroscience, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication, community health, computer science, criminology, English, entrepreneurship, environment/sustainability, fine arts, French, global/transnational Studies, graphic/digital design, history, law/society, mathematics, medieval/renaissance studies, Middle East studies, music philosophy, philosophy/religion, physics, political science, pre-engineering, psychology, religion, sociology, Spanish, theatre, web communication/design, women/gender studies, and writing.
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Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, anesthetist, chiropractic, engineering, medical technology, occupational therapy, osteopathy, physical therapy, physician assistant |
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Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
Cooperative education programs: |
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architecture |
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Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 engineering programs. |
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Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University) |
Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. |
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Other special or unique academic programs: |
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CORE 101 and animal ethics programs. |
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Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Missouri St U. |
Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Architecture
- Art History
- Arts Administration
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Design Arts
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Health Science/Protection
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise/Sports Science
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- French
- Graphic Design
- History
- Human Services
- Integrated Media
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Music
- Music Therapy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy/Religion
- Physics
- Politics/Government
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Religion
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre
- Writing
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Master's Degrees
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Education
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Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP general
- credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- neither credit nor placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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