| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in September and 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, July, August, September, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of seven weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
sociology, finance, accounting |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
philosophy, computer science, mathematics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.7 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
71% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
527 men, 352 women, 879 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
246 men, 147 women, 393 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
337 men, 250 women, 587 total |
| Graduation rate: |
47% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| 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, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, Depends on student's field of study |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
National Student Exchange |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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rgentina;Austria;Costa Rica;Czech Republic;Denmark;France;Germany;Greece;Ireland;Italy;Japan;Korea, South;Mexico;Monaco;New Zealand;Norway;Senegal;Spain;Sweden;Taiwan;Turkey;United Kingdom;Vietnam;Argentina;Austria;Costa Rica;Czech Republic;Denmark;France;Germany;Greece;Ireland;Italy;Japan;Korea, South;Mexico;Monaco;New Zealand;Norway;Senegal;Spain;Sweden;Taiwan;Turkey;United Kingdom;Vietnam |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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InterFuture-Intercultural Studies for the Future: Independent Research Project |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Agriculture Machinery Management
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse
- Auto Collision
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Advertising
- African American Studies
- American History
- American Politics/Policy
- Art History
- Arts Administration
- Asian History
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry/Forensic Science
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Computer Science
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminology/Law
- Dramatic Literature
- Economics
- Education/Human Services
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- European History
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- French
- French Studies
- General Humanities
- General Sociology
- German
- German Studies
- Global Business
- Health/Human Services
- History of Women/Gender
- History/Law
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Affairs
- International Economics
- Interpersonal/Organizational Communication
- Latin American History
- Latin American/Caribbean Studies
- Life Studies
- Management
- Marine Science
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Medical Biophysics
- Music Arts
- Music History
- Paralegal Studies
- Performance
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Politics/Law/The Courts
- Print Journalism
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public History
- Public Relations
- Radiation Biology
- Renewable Resources
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design
- Theatre Arts
- Theatre Studies
- Visual Arts
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit and/or placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- placement for relevant military experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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