| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
867 men, 1,044 women, 1,911 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
731 men, 774 women, 1,505 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
136 men, 270 women, 406 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
23 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
6% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 8.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.7% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.2% | Hispanic |
| 87.3% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 6.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.9% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.0% | Hispanic |
| 89.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Campus size: |
396 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Wise` |
| Population of city/town: |
3,255 |
| Nearest major city: |
Norton |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
10 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
3,904 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (99%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
63% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
25% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
75% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
71% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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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: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
173 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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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 |
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| Counseling services: |
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older student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tutors, reader services, As needed |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
7% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
7% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Highland Cavalier (six times per year) |
| Number of honor societies: |
3 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
56 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Catholic Campus Ministry, Wesley Foundation |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Multicultural Alliance, International Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Highland Players, pep band, ensemble group, art guild, Highlander Association, computer science group, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Student Activities Board, residence hall association, Inter-Greek Council, campus judicial board, government/law, political science, and psychology clubs, team managers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Ray Spenilla,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
Red and Gray |
| School mascot: |
Highland Cavaliers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Appalachian Athletic Conference (NAIA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NAIA |
| Men's basketball | no | NAIA |
| Men's cross-country | no | NAIA |
| Men's football | no | NAIA |
| Men's golf | no | NAIA |
| Men's tennis | no | NAIA |
| Women's basketball | no | NAIA |
| Women's cross-country | no | NAIA |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | NAIA |
| Women's volleyball | no | NAIA |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Kingsport, TN (75 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
15% immediately, 20% within one year of graduation, 24% within 2 years of graduation |
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