| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in early September, January, and May.
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| Calendar system: |
4-4-1 system (two semesters & one-month April/May interterm) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions, one of eight weeks and two of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
communication, economics, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
gender studies, medieval/renaissance studies, German |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.9 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
82% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
11:1 |
| Total faculty: |
56 men, 45 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
54 men, 43 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
2 men, 2 women |
| Graduation rate: |
67% 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: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in most majors and in many other areas. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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all areas of study |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Philadelphia Center Program. The Chicago Internship Program. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, and Turkey. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Business Scholars Program. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Art History
- Art/Design
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Cultural Anthropology
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geology
- Health/Movement Studies
- History
- International Studies
- Kinesiology/Integrative Physiology
- Mathematics
- Medieval/Renaissance Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Self-Designed Major
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre
- Theology
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- neither credit nor placement for CLEP general
- neither credit nor 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
- 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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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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Credit and placement may be granted for International Baccalaureate for scores of 5 or higher on the Higher Level; no credit given for Standard Level. |
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