| Screen last updated on: August 22, 2008 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and late January. |
| Calendar system: |
4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in March, April, and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions, one of three weeks and one of six weeks. |
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| Enrollment by categories: |
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| 58% | arts/humanities/social sciences| 10% | biological/life sciences| 17% | business| 4% | education| 2% | engineering/technology/computer science| 4% | health professions| 5% | mathematics/physical sciences
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, biology, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
medical technology, physics & math, economics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.7 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
76% |
| Average class size: |
23 in freshman lecture courses, 18 in upper-level/division lecture courses |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
73 men, 54 women, 127 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
60 men, 36 women, 96 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
13 men, 18 women, 31 total |
| Faculty degrees: |
79% terminal |
| Graduation rate: |
66% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, internships |
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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, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, Engineering, Ministry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 Engineering Program with The George Washington University (BA/BA)
3-2 Engineering Program with Virginia Tech (BA/BA)
3-2 Forestry Program with Duke University (BA/MS)
3-2 Nursing Program with Vanderbilt University (BA/MN)
3-2 Physical Therapy Program with The George Washington University (BA/MPT)
3-4 Physical Therapy Program with Shenandoah University (BA/DPT)
3-4 Veterinary Science Program with Virginia Tech (BA/DVM) |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Australia;Belgium;China;Ecuador;France;Germany;Greece;India, Ireland;Japan;Mexico;New Zealand;Spain;United Kingdom |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Allied Health Sciences
- Applied Physics
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- French
- Health/Exercise Sciences
- Health/Physical Education
- History
- Information Systems Management
- International Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Liberal Studies/Teacher Education
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Music General
- Nutrition/Wellness
- Philosophy/Religion
- Physics
- Physics/Mathematics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish Language & Literature
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP subject
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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acceptable scores vary by department. |
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