Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-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 June and January. |
Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three-week optional Maymester. |
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Majors with the highest enrollment: |
international business, communication studies, economics |
Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
American studies, French, chemistry |
Average freshman GPA: |
3.3 on a 4.0 scale |
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
89% |
Student:Faculty ratio: |
10:1 |
Total faculty: |
130 men, 103 women |
Full-time faculty: |
130 men, 103 women |
Graduation rate: |
71% within six years |
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General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
Minor requirements: |
not required 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, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in African/African-American studies, archaeology, Australian studies, film studies, German, Jewish studies, Russian studies, secondary education, sustainable development/the environment, women's 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 |
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Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary |
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Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 accelerated management, environmental management, and pre-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), UN Semester |
Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, the Bahamas, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Scotland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. |
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Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Teacher education certification preparation 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
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Asian Studies
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Business/International Business
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Critical Media /Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Humanities
- International Affairs
- International Relations
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Music
- Organizational Behavior
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre Arts
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Doctorates
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Master's Degrees
- Applied Behavior Analysis/Clinical Science
- Business
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Education
- Health Services Administration
- Human Resources
- Public Health
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Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- credit 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
- neither credit nor 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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Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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scores of 4 or higher; varies by program. |
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Other credit/placement programs: |
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Credit and placement may be granted for GCE A-level examinations and Arbitur. |
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