| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
6,927 total |
| 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: |
7% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 5.8% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.3% | Hispanic |
| 80.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 8.8% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 5.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.7% | Hispanic |
| 84.2% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 5.0% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
105 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Fall River |
| Population of city/town: |
90,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses located in Attleboro, downtown Fall River, and Taunton. |
| Nearest major city: |
Providence |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
25 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
173,618 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
no |
| 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: |
800 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery. |
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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, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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career/job search classes, resumé assistance, alumni services |
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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 |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
99% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Observer |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
26 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Bible club, Catholic Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African-American Student Association, Latino club |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Several academic and special-interest groups. |
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| School has an athletic program: |
no |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Providence (25 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Boston (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Providence (25 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Fall River (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
39% immediately |
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