| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in early September and late January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in late August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
biology, education, mass communication |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
political science, music, English |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.7 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
67% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
139 men, 147 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
47 men, 45 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
92 men, 102 women |
| Graduation rate: |
43% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in advertising, American studies, anthropology, applied economics, art history, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer applications, computer information technology, creative writing, criminal justice, dance, English, environmental studies, fine arts, general science, graphic communications, history, mass communication, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, public history, sociology, Spanish, sports/recreation management, and theatre arts. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, physical therapy. |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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B.A./M.B.A. leadership program. |
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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), National Outdoor Leadership School. |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Domestic exchange programs. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Global citizenship program. Women in Leadership. Sustainability certificate. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at U of New Hampshire. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus at U of New Hampshire. |
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Associate's Degrees
- Accounting
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- General Studies
- Human Services
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting/Finance
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Emergency Medical Services
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Healthcare Administration
- History
- Human Services
- Integrated Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Music
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- R.N. to B.S.N.
- Sports Media
- Sports/Recreation Management
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Doctorates
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Master's Degrees
- Business Administration
- Education
- Energy/Sustainability Studies
- Health Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology/Management
- Nursing
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Sports Management
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit 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
- neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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