| Screen last updated on: July 2012 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early 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, August, and January. |
| 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: |
marine biology, maritime administration, marine transportation |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
maritime studies, marine fisheries, ocean/coastal resources |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.8 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
66% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
117 men, 53 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
67 men, 26 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
50 men, 27 women |
| Graduation rate: |
46% 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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double majors, dual degrees, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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U.S. Merchant Marine |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Marine Biology
- Marine Engineering Technology
- Marine Fisheries
- Marine Science
- Marine Transportation
- Maritime Administration
- Maritime Studies
- Maritime Systems Engineering
- Ocean/Coastal Resources
- University Studies
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Doctorates
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Master's Degrees
- Marine Biology
- Marine Resource Management
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit 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
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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