| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,127 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,854 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
273 |
| Total graduate students: |
46 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
41 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
5 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
61% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 87.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Nonresident Alien |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 85.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Nonresident Alien |
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| Campus size: |
952 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Upland |
| Population of city/town: |
3,826 |
| Nearest major city: |
Fort Wayne |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
55 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
256,496 |
| Online campus map: |
www.taylor.edu/about/
area-info/
maps-and-directions.shtml |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (30%)
- women's dorms (29%)
- men's dorms (32%)
- single-student apartments (9%)
- married-student apartments
- other housing including Wellness housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
92% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
12% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen and sophomores must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
71% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Life Together Community Covenant. |
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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: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
250 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Online serial and periodic titles. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Natural history museum, arboretum, observatory, specialized labs, wind turbines, photo-voltaic solar array; environmental studies, educational technology, and visual arts centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, graduate school assistance. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
97% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Echo, published weekly; News of the Day, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
7 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
87 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Inter-Class Council, One on One, Real Life, Lighthouse short-term Mission Program, World Opportunities Week, Youth Conference, U-Turn Children's Ministry, Global Outreach, The Red Barn Ministries, BASSYCS & BASSYCS Jr., One Verse, Vespers, Community Life Board, Integration of Faith and Culture, Carpenters Hands, Spring Break Missions |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Gospel Choir; Black and Latino Unions; Asian Awareness, Middle East Collegiate, and Multi-Ethnic Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Society |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Taylor Student Organization, Taylor Sounds, University Chorus, opera workshop, chorale, jazz combo, jazz ensemble, pep band, Ringers, symphonic band, chamber orchestra, campus life, National Student Leadership Conference, Disability Outreach, University Nursing Home Ministry, Oneighty Volunteers, Habitat for Humanity, High School Leadership Conference, Press Services Board, Leadership Development Cabinet, ACT:S campus chapter, Student Activities Council, The Guild; brass, flute, gospel, and handbell choirs; Lions, writing, chess, astronomy, computer science, equestrian, and pre-med clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Amy Stucky,
Interim Athletic Director |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.taylor.edu/about/
area-info |
| School colors: |
purple and gold |
| School mascot: |
Trojans |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCCAA, NAIA, Mid-Central College Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Men's football | yes | NAIA |
| Men's golf | yes | NAIA |
| Men's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Men's tennis | yes | NAIA |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
| Women's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Women's golf | no | |
| Women's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Women's softball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's tennis | yes | NAIA |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NAIA |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
18% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
78% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, softball, soccer and practice, and football and practice fields; aerobics room, fieldhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, tracks, swimming lap pool |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, flag football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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cycling, equestrian sports, lacrosse |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cycling, equestrian sports, lacrosse, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Fort Wayne (50 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Indianapolis (85 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Waterloo (70 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Marion (14 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
50% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
poor |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
18% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Ball State University, Baylor University, Boston University, Drake University, Drew Theological School, Emory University, Indiana University--Bloomington, Indiana University--Purdue, James Madison University, Miami University of Ohio, Purdue University--West Lafayette, Taylor University, The Ohio State University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois--Chicago, University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, University--Indianapolis, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania Law School. |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Accenture, Disney, Lockheed Martin, Ontario Systems, Oracle, Taylor University. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Daniel Wolgemuth, president of Youth for Christ
- Jim Gordon, CEO of Gordon Food Service
- Paige C.Cunningham, executive director of Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity.
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