| 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. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions, one of 10 weeks and two of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business, criminal justice, elementary education |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer science, Spanish, environmental science |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.8 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
75% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
134 men, 86 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
74 men, 52 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
60 men, 34 women |
| Graduation rate: |
69% 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: |
yes |
| 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, pass/fail grading option, internships, weekend college |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in most majors. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 nursing program with U of Maryland; 3-2 biology/nursing program with Shenandoah U. 4-4 biology/osteopathic medicine program with Lake Erie Coll of Osteopathic Medicine. |
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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 Internship Center. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at McDaniel Coll. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- English
- Fine Arts
- Forensic Accounting
- French
- German
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Services
- Information Systems
- Interdisciplinary Studies/Student-Designed
- International Studies
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Philosophy/Politics/Economics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Studies Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Management
- Theology
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Master's Degrees
- Biotechnology/Management
- Business
- Education
- Health Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Liberal Studies
- Philosophical Studies
- Sport Management
- Theology
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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
- credit for ACT PEP
- credit and/or placement for DANTES
- credit and/or 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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