| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, biology, political science |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
Greek, Latin, classical civilization |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.95 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
88% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
10:1 |
| Total faculty: |
196 men, 147 women, 343 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
161 men, 113 women, 274 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
35 men, 34 women, 69 total |
| Graduation rate: |
83% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, 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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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary |
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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), Duke University Marine Sciences Lab, Marine Biological Lab Semester Environmental Studies Woods Hole |
| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Creative Writing, Languages Across the Curriculum, Honors Program, Women Involved in Living and Learning (WILL), Quest Program |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Applied Design/Visual Arts
- Auto Collision
- Computer/Data Processing
- Human Resources Management
- Liberal Arts
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Business Accounting
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilization
- Classical Studies
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Studies
- French
- German
- Greek
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Latin
- Leadership Studies
- Mathematical Economics
- Mathematics
- Music History
- Music Performance
- Music Theory
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Renewable Resources
- Rhetoric/Communication Studies
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Arts
- Urban Studies
- Women's Studies
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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