| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
8,064 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
3,040 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
5,024 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
26 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
2% |
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| Campus size: |
57 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Worcester, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
182,544 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus in Downtown Worcester, Southbridge and Marlborough |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
50 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
655,884 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
no |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
100% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1023 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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personal, academic |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, virtual links to job interviews |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, Learning Assistance Center. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Open Door |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
45 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Ministry |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Pride Aliance |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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occupational groups, film, student handbook, coffeehouse for talent performances, multicultural club. Spring Fling Committee |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Lisa Gurnick,
Athletic Center Manager, Director of Athletics & Intramural Sports |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Wyvern |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NJCAA |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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Baseball and soccer fields; basketball court, aerobic and strength training equipment |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston (50 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Worcester (10 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Worcester (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Worcester (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of four-year colleges most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Anna Marie College, Assumption College, Becker College, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, Nichols College, University of Massachusetts--Amherst, University of Massachusetts--Lowell, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University. |
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