| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-September. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in mid-August. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
English, psychology, business |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
philosophy, religious studies, German |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
81% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
8:1 |
| Total faculty: |
59 men, 74 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
12 men, 20 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
47 men, 54 women |
| Graduation rate: |
58% 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: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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art, engineering, health professions |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Numerous joint programs with Drexel Univ. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University) |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Domestic exchange with Art Institute of Atlanta, Art Institute of Colorado, Art Institute of Dallas, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Art Institute of Pittsburgh. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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College sponsored and course related study trip to Cuba. College sponsored Spanish language program in Ecuador. Art History and Political Science courses with field trip component in countries such as Ireland, Mexico, France, and Spain. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Art History/Appreciation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business
- Business Communications
- Business/Accounting
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Elementary Education/Teaching
- English
- French
- German
- History
- Humanities
- Individualized Program
- Italian Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Organizational Development
- Philosophy
- Political Science/Government
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Secondary Education/Teaching
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Studio Art
- Women's Studies
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit and/or placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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