Jackson State University Jackson, MS

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Jackson State University Jackson, MS"

Transcription

1 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Jackson State University Jackson, MS Jackson State, founded in 1877, is a public university. Its 150-acre campus is located in Jackson. Web Site Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 7,199 Women 4,508 (62.6%) Men 2,691 (37.4%) Graduate Students 2,309 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 26% of 9,543 applicants were admitted No No August 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.85 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 19 average range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $19,792 Out-of-state: $29,747 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,866 Out-of-state: $16,821 Room and Board $8,226 Average Percent of Need Met 36% Average Freshman Award $13,005 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $31,576

2 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 386 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 21% of classes students: 23% of classes students: 24% of classes students: 19% of classes students: 8% of classes students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Jackson Population 172,638 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 75% of freshmen, 31% of all students NCAA Division I Tiger 35% of women participate 20% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 18.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 43% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3% Asian 93.2% Black/African-American 0.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 4.4% White 0.0% Unknown 1.9% from 60 countries

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 1400 John R Lynch Street City, State, Zip Jackson, MS Phone (601) Fax (601) Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification No No Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission August 1 No fee required Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Immunization Record, Minimum ACT Composite Score of 16 required for freshmen Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 26% of 9,543 applicants were admitted 685 admitted students enrolled 511 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of SAT Critical Reading Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of SAT Writing Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Average GPA and Above 11% % % % % % ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of 5 or Below 0% 19 average range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $19,792 Out-of-state: $29,747 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,866 Out-of-state: $16,821 Room and Board $8,226 Books and Supplies $1,400 Other Expenses $3,300 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@jsums.edu Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 15 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning May 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 36% Average Award $13,005 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,043 (100.0%) of freshmen 964 (92.4%) of applicants 955 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need 5 (.5%) of aid recipients Received by 804 (84.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,256 Received by 779 (81.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,899 Received by 608 (63.7%) of aid recipients 32 (3.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,117 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 37% Average Award $10,504 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 5,606 (100.0%) of undergraduates 5,186 (92.5%) of applicants 5,125 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need 42 (.8%) of aid recipients Received by 4,206 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,724 Received by 4,360 (85.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,469 Received by 2,080 (40.6%) of aid recipients 195 (3.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,004

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 89% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $31,576 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 10.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 2,261 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Music Number of Awards 221 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Music Leadership Number of Awards 98 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff Number of Awards 65 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $2,368

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Computer Engineering, General Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Education, Other Educational/Instructional Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Finance, General Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Geology/Earth Science, General Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General Industrial Technology/Technician Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Rhetoric and Composition Social Science Teacher Education Social Work Sociology Special Education and Teaching, General Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education Urban Studies/Affairs Visual and Performing Arts, General

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Interdisciplinary studies None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 386 Part-Time Faculty 175 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 56% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 21% of classes students: 23% of classes students: 24% of classes students: 19% of classes students: 8% of classes students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs students: 27% of discussion sections/labs students: 31% of discussion sections/labs students: 5% of discussion sections/labs students: 15% of discussion sections/labs students: 4% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,259,229 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 1119 Internet/ Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Music Education, Master of Public Policy and Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Communication Disorders Computer Science Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education English English Education Environmental Sciences Health Education History Mass Communication Materials Sciences Mathematics Mathematics Education Music Education Physical Education Political Science Public Administration Public Affairs Public Policy Rehabilitation Counseling Science Education Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Special Education Urban and Regional Planning Vocational and Technical Education

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Clinical Psychology Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education Environmental Sciences Psychology--General Public Administration Public Affairs Public Policy Secondary Education Social Work Urban and Regional Planning

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Jackson Population 172,638 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport 20 mile(s) from campus in Jackson Campus Size 250 acres Nearest Bus Station 8 mile(s) from campus in Jackson Weather Nearest Train Station 5 mile(s) from campus in Jackson Temperature 32.7 average low in January, 90.6 average high in September Rain 109 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms Students in College Housing 75% of freshmen, 31% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 69% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Tiger Royal blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Bowling x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook 35% of women participate 20% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 7,199 Women 4,508 (62.6%) Men 2,691 (37.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,959 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 29 All Graduate Students 2,309 Yes 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3% Asian 93.2% Black/African-American 0.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 4.4% White 0.0% Unknown 1.9% from 60 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 18.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 34.2% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 43.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 43% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Law 1% Medicine 1% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2016

Benedict College Columbia, SC

Benedict College Columbia, SC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Benedict College Columbia, SC Benedict, founded in 1870, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 100-acre campus is located in Columbia. Web Site www.benedict.edu/

More information

South Georgia State College Douglas, GA

South Georgia State College Douglas, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W South Georgia State College Douglas, GA South Georgia State College is a co-ed public college of the University System of Georgia. In addition to associate

More information

Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL

Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL Edward Waters College, founded in 1866, is a private, church-affiliated liberal arts college. Its 21-acre campus is

More information

Medgar Evers College (City University of New York) Brooklyn, NY

Medgar Evers College (City University of New York) Brooklyn, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Medgar Evers College (City University of New York) Brooklyn, NY Medgar Evers, founded in 1969, is a public institution. Its one-acre campus is located in the

More information

Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Louisiana State University in Shreveport, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its

More information

Arizona Christian University Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Christian University Phoenix, AZ C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Arizona Christian University Phoenix, AZ Arizona Christian University (formerly Southwestern College and Global University) is a church-affiliated school offering

More information

Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Web Site www.ggc.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,719 Women 5,232 (53.8%)

More information

Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD

Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD The Peabody Conservatory is a private, coeducational school of music and dance affiliated with

More information

Johnson University Knoxville, TN

Johnson University Knoxville, TN C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Johnson University Knoxville, TN Johnson University (formerly Johnson Bible College), founded in 1893, is a church-affiliated college. Its 150-acre campus

More information

Jefferson College of Health Sciences Roanoke, VA

Jefferson College of Health Sciences Roanoke, VA Jefferson College of Health Sciences Roanoke, VA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers masters degrees in nursing, physicians assistant, and occupational

More information

How To Get Into Kansas City College

How To Get Into Kansas City College C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Research College of Nursing Kansas City, MO Research College of Nursing, founded in 1905, is a private, nursing school affiliated with Rockhurst University.

More information

New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA

New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The New England Conservatory of Music, founded in 1867, is the oldest private conservatory of its kind in the

More information

Ohio University Zanesville Zanesville, OH

Ohio University Zanesville Zanesville, OH C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Ohio University Zanesville Zanesville, OH Web Site www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,042 Women 1,413

More information

Berklee College of Music Boston, MA

Berklee College of Music Boston, MA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Berklee, founded in 1945, is a private college. Its urban campus is located in Boston's Back Bay area. Web Site www.berklee.edu/

More information

Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Web Site www.lsua.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,407 Women 1,675

More information

Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH Web Site www.mercycollege.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,193 Women 1,031 (86.4%)

More information

Savannah State University Savannah, GA

Savannah State University Savannah, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Savannah State University Savannah, GA Savannah State, founded in 1890, is a public, multipurpose, historically black university. Programs are offered through

More information

Athens State University Athens, AL

Athens State University Athens, AL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Athens State University Athens, AL Athens State, founded in 1822, is an upper-division, liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the Schools of

More information

Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH

Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The Columbus College of Art and Design, founded in 1879, is a private institution. Its 17-acre campus, adjacent

More information

New York School of Interior Design New York, NY

New York School of Interior Design New York, NY New York School of Interior Design New York, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The New York School of Interior Design, founded in 1916, is a private, primarily specialized institute. Its

More information

San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, founded in 1917, is a private conservatory of music. Its five-acre

More information

New Hope Christian College Eugene, OR

New Hope Christian College Eugene, OR C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W New Hope Christian College Eugene, OR New Hope Christian College (formerly Eugene Bible College), founded in 1925, is a private, coeducational, church-affiliated

More information

Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA Clark Atlanta is a private university formed from the 1988 merger of historically black institutions Clark College (founded

More information

Johnson University Florida Kissimmee, FL

Johnson University Florida Kissimmee, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Johnson University Florida Kissimmee, FL Johnson University Florida (formerly Florida Christian College) was founded in 1976. It is a private, church-affiliated

More information

Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA

Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Southern California Institute of Architecture, founded in 1972, is a private architecture school.

More information

Memphis College of Art Memphis, TN

Memphis College of Art Memphis, TN C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Memphis College of Art Memphis, TN The Memphis College of Art, founded in 1936, is a private college. Its 340-acre campus is located in the Overton Park area

More information

Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY

Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY Empire State College, founded in 1971, is a public institution and part of the State University of New York system.

More information

St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL

St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL St. Thomas University, founded in 1961 as Biscayne College, is a religiously affiliated, private university offering

More information

Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Moody Bible Institute, founded in 1886, is a private institution with religious orientation. Its 25-acre campus is located

More information

Concordia University Portland Portland, OR

Concordia University Portland Portland, OR C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Concordia University Portland Portland, OR Concordia University Portland is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Founded as a two-year college

More information

HowWhat Does It All Mean To Be Successful In Life?

HowWhat Does It All Mean To Be Successful In Life? C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Alabama A&M University Huntsville, AL Alabama A& University is known for its strong academic programs in teacher education. It is a land-grant institution,

More information

Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Art Center College of Design, founded in 1930, is a private institution. It offers highly specialized programs focusing

More information

Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH

Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Ohio Christian University (formerly Circleville Bible College), is a private, church-affiliated college founded in

More information

Alabama State University Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University Montgomery, AL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Alabama State is a public, historically black university. It was founded as a Normal school in 1867, joined the state

More information

Platt College San Diego San Diego, CA

Platt College San Diego San Diego, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Platt College San Diego San Diego, CA Web Site www.platt.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 369 Women 98 (26.6%)

More information

Adventist University of Health Sciences Orlando, FL

Adventist University of Health Sciences Orlando, FL Adventist University of Health Sciences Orlando, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Adventist University of Health Sciences (formerly Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences) is regionally

More information

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, founded in 1950, is a private, coeducational institution.

More information

Dominican College Orangeburg, NY

Dominican College Orangeburg, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Dominican College Orangeburg, NY Dominican, founded in 1952, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 24-acre campus is located in Rockland County, 17 miles

More information

John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY

John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W City College of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public institution of liberal arts and

More information

Baruch College (City University of New York) New York, NY

Baruch College (City University of New York) New York, NY Baruch College (City University of New York) New York, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W City University of New York's Baruch College, founded in 1961, is a public college. It houses the

More information

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Faith Baptist Bible, founded in 1921, is a church-affiliated college. Its 52-acre campus is

More information

Virginia State University Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University Petersburg, VA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State, founded in 1882, is a public, comprehensive, historically black university. Its 236-acre campus is

More information

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, MO

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, MO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, MO Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, founded by 1993, is a private, coeducational

More information

Welch College Nashville, TN

Welch College Nashville, TN C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Welch College Nashville, TN Welch College (formerly Free Will Baptist Bible College), founded in 1942, is a church-affiliated college. Its 10-acre campus is

More information

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Merrimack, NH

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Merrimack, NH Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Merrimack, NH C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, founded in 1978, is a private, primarily liberal arts college affiliated

More information

Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN

Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN Indiana University Kokomo, founded in 1945, is a public university of liberal arts and teacher education. Its 51-acre

More information

Resurrection University Chicago, IL

Resurrection University Chicago, IL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Resurrection University Chicago, IL Resurrection University (formerly West Suburban College of Nursing), is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, Roman Catholic

More information

Concordia University Texas Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas Austin, TX C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Concordia University Texas is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Founded in 1926 as Concordia Lutheran

More information

Yeshiva University New York, NY

Yeshiva University New York, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University, founded in 1886, is a private, comprehensive university. In an environment that supports the totality of

More information

Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Loyola University Maryland (formerly Loyola College in Maryland) is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university.

More information

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary, founded in 1932, is a college with religious

More information

Spelman College Atlanta, GA

Spelman College Atlanta, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman, founded in 1881, is a private, historically black, liberal arts college for women. Its 32-acre campus is located one mile

More information

Chamberlain College of Nursing Houston, TX

Chamberlain College of Nursing Houston, TX C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Chamberlain College of Nursing Houston, TX Web Site www.chamberlain.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 258 Women

More information

Nebraska Methodist College Omaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College Omaha, NE C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Nebraska Methodist College Omaha, NE Nebraska Methodist College, founded in 1891, is a private, coeducational, church-affiliated college. Its five-acre campus

More information

Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago, IL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago, IL Web Site www.chamberlain.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 892 Women

More information

Northpoint Bible College Haverhill, MA

Northpoint Bible College Haverhill, MA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Northpoint Bible College Haverhill, MA Northpoint Bible College (formerly Zion Bible College) is a private institution focused on training students for the

More information

Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO

Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Central Christian College of the Bible, founded in 1957, is a private, church-affiliated college. Its campus

More information

Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA

Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private institution with religious affiliation. Its campus is located

More information

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, founded in 1823, is a private college.

More information

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, founded in 1965, is a public university. Its 501-acre

More information

North Carolina Central University Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University Durham, NC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1909 as a private institution, it joined

More information

Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI The Milwaukee School of Engineering, founded in 1903, is a private school. Its 14-acre campus is located in downtown

More information

Everglades University - Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL

Everglades University - Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL Everglades University - Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Web Site www.evergladesuniversity.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students

More information

University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA The University of West Georgia (formerly State University of West Georgia) was founded in 1906. A public university,

More information

Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA

Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA Notre Dame de Namur University is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts unviersity. Founded as a women's college

More information

Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY

Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY The Culinary Institute of America opened in 1946 as the New Haven Restaurant Institute, a small cooking school

More information

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Mississippi Valley State, founded in 1950, is a public university. Its 450-acre campus is located in Itta

More information

Argosy University, Nashville Nashville, TN

Argosy University, Nashville Nashville, TN C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Argosy University, Nashville Nashville, TN Argosy University is a private university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in psychology and

More information

Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI RISD, founded in 1877, is a private institute of the arts. Its 13-acre urban campus of Victorian architectural

More information

Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs, CO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Tech, founded in 1965, is a private institution offering career-oriented engineering, computer,

More information

California Coast University Santa Ana, CA

California Coast University Santa Ana, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W California Coast University Santa Ana, CA Web Site Institution Type Coeducational Undergraduate Students Women Men Graduate Students www.calcoast.edu/ Private

More information

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, founded in 1968, is a private, specialized institution. It is one

More information

Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Fashion Institute of Technology, founded in 1944, is a public school of art and design and business and technology,

More information

Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY Web Site www.pratt.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,145 Women 2,152 (68.4%) Men 993 (31.6%)

More information

California National University for Advanced Studies Northridge, CA

California National University for Advanced Studies Northridge, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W California National University for Advanced Studies Northridge, CA California National University is an online university founded in 1993. It provides flexible

More information

Argosy University, Hawaii Honolulu, HI

Argosy University, Hawaii Honolulu, HI C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Argosy University, Hawaii Honolulu, HI Argosy University is a private university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in psychology and counseling,

More information

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Embry-Riddle, founded in 1926, is a private university devoted exclusively to the field

More information

Denver School of Nursing Denver, CO

Denver School of Nursing Denver, CO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Denver School of Nursing Denver, CO Web Site www.denverschoolofnursing.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students Women

More information

Everest University - Tampa Tampa, FL

Everest University - Tampa Tampa, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Everest University - Tampa Tampa, FL Everest University offers bachelor's and associate's degrees in a variety of career-oriented fields. Its campuses are

More information

Apex School of Theology Durham, NC

Apex School of Theology Durham, NC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Apex School of Theology Durham, NC Apex School of Theology is a religiously affiliated college offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in theology,

More information

Troy University Troy, AL

Troy University Troy, AL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Troy University Troy, AL Troy University, formerly Troy State, is a public university founded in 1887. Programs are offered through the colleges of Arts and

More information

Chicago State University Chicago, IL

Chicago State University Chicago, IL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Chicago State University Chicago, IL Chicago State, a public university, was founded in 1867 as an experimental teacher training school. Programs are offered

More information

University of Phoenix Indianapolis Campus Indianapolis, IN

University of Phoenix Indianapolis Campus Indianapolis, IN University of Phoenix Indianapolis Campus Indianapolis, IN C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Web Site www.phoenix.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students

More information

DeVry University - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO

DeVry University - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO DeVry University - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Web Site Institution Type Coeducational Undergraduate Students Women Men Graduate Students www.devry.edu/

More information

South University - Savannah Savannah, GA

South University - Savannah Savannah, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W South University - Savannah Savannah, GA South University, founded in 1899, is a private college specializing in career education. Its Savannah campus is one

More information

Argosy University, Atlanta Atlanta, GA

Argosy University, Atlanta Atlanta, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Argosy University, Atlanta Atlanta, GA Argosy University is a private university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in psychology and counseling,

More information

University of Portland Portland, OR

University of Portland Portland, OR C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of Portland Portland, OR The University of Portland, founded in 1901, is a private, church-affiliated institution. Programs are offered through

More information

University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA

University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W U Virginia's College at Wise, founded in 1954, is a public institution of arts and sciences. Its 367-acre

More information

Rasmussen College - Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL

Rasmussen College - Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Rasmussen College - Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL Web Site www.rasmussen.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 718

More information

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1866, is a private institution. The school occupies

More information

Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Georgia College and State University, founded in 1889, is a public university. Programs are offered

More information

University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA University of North Georgia (formerly North Georgia College and State University), founded in 1873, is a public,

More information

University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W UNC at Asheville, founded in 1927, is a public, liberal arts institution. Its 265-acre campus is located

More information

Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City, OK C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma Christian, founded in 1950, is a church-affiliated university. Its 200-acre campus is located in Oklahoma

More information

Art Institute of California - San Diego San Diego, CA

Art Institute of California - San Diego San Diego, CA Art Institute of California - San Diego San Diego, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The Art Institute of California - San Diego is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 schools

More information

Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI Web Site www.jwu.edu/providence/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,173 Women 5,427

More information

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Bloomsburg is a public, multipurpose university. Founded in 1839, it gained university status in 1982.

More information

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Kennesaw State, founded in 1963, is a public, liberal arts school. It attained university status in 1996. Its 185-acre

More information

Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Medical University of South Carolina, founded in 1824, is a public, coeducational, upper-division university.

More information

Art Institute of California - Hollywood North Hollywood, CA

Art Institute of California - Hollywood North Hollywood, CA Art Institute of California - Hollywood North Hollywood, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The Art Institute of California - Hollywood is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than

More information