| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in early September, early January, and late January. |
| Calendar system: |
4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in March, April, and at the beginning of the academic year. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions, one of three weeks and one of six weeks. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
biology, business administration, health/exercise science |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
chemistry, physics/mathematics, political science |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.8 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
78% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
78 men, 76 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
62 men, 56 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
16 men, 20 women |
| Graduation rate: |
53% 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: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in applied chemistry, art, biology, business administration, coaching, communication studies, computer information systems, computer science, crime/justice, cultural studies, economics, English, environmental science, equine studies, family/consumer sciences, French, German, global studies, history, mathematics, music, neuroscience, nutrition/wellness, peace studies, philosophy/religion, physical chemistry, physics, political science, psychology, social work, Spanish, and theatre. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, engineering, ministry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant |
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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 B.A./B.A. engineering programs with The George Washington U and Virginia Tech; 3-2 B.A./M.N. nursing program with Vanderbilt U.; 3-4 B.A./D.P.T. physical therapy program with Shenandoah U; 3-4 Veterinary Science program with Virginia Tech. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Smithsonian-Mason Semester at George Mason U. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Ireland, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Spain, Thailand, and Uruguay. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Personal Development Portfolio 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
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- French
- Global Studies
- Health/Exercise Sciences
- Health/Physical Education
- History
- History/Political Science
- Information Systems Management
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy/Religion
- Physics
- Physics/Mathematics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
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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 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
- 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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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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subject to the approval of the department. |
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