| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
595 men, 1,705 women, 2,300 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
513 men, 1,435 women, 1,948 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
82 men, 270 women, 352 total |
| Total graduate students: |
328 men, 976 women, 1,304 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
82 men, 355 women, 437 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
246 men, 621 women, 867 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
38% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 13.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 9.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 16.2% | Hispanic |
| 45.8% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 4.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 11.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 14.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 9.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 12.3% | Hispanic |
| 45.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 6.7% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 12.0% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
21 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Arlington, VA |
| Population of city/town: |
202,800 |
| Nearest major city: |
Washington D.C |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
6 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
572,059 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Housing is only available for single undergraduate students under the age of 21 at the time of entering into housing contract with the University. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (39%)
- women's dorms (35%)
- men's dorms (14%)
- single-student apartments (1%)
- other housing including Hotel rooms (11%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
69% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
33% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
67% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
75% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code |
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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: |
260 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
All students are assigned a Blackboard account, which is an online course management system. Free training seminars are offered for supported software programs. |
| 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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writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, personal, academic, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, 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, tape recorders, interpreters for hearing-impaired, extended time for exams and alternative forms of exams |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Banner (monthly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
11 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
42 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Ministry Association, Muslim Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Alliance, International Club, Latino Student Association, Saudi Student Society, Vietnamese Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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The Activities Programming Board, Commuter Advisory Board, Fashion Club, Gaming Club, Gospel Choir, Graduate Student Council, 12 Point (Graphic Design Club), Habitat for Humanity, Health/Fitness Student Association, History Club, Marymount Dance Team, Art Club, One Voice United Music Group, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Psychology Club, Residence Hall Association, Science Club, Society for Human Resource Management, Student Government Association, Student Nurses Association, Student Physical Therapy Association, Alpha Lambda Math Club, Student Virginia Education Association, Students in Free Enterprise, Theatre One2One, blueInk Literary Arts Magazine, Yearbook, Co-Curricular Council, American Society for Interior Designers, Best Buddies Service Organization, Blue Harmony Singing Group, Business Club, College Republicans, College Democrats |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Bill Finney,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Judy Finney |
| School colors: |
Royal Blue/White |
| School mascot: |
Bernie the Saint Bernard |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Capital Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
12% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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1000-seat Verizon Sports Arena (basketball, volleyball, intramurals)
Recreational gym (basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, intramurals)
6-lane 25yard swimming pool
Weight room
Aerobics room
90 yds. x 44 yds Field turf practice field
Various area fields for soccer and lacrosse varsity teams |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Flag football, basketball, soccer, softball, kickball, team handball, frisbee, swimming, water polo, lacrosse |
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| Club sports for men: |
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None |
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| Club sports for women: |
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None |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Washington D.C (6 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Sterling, Virginia (20 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Washington D.C (6 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Washington D.C (6 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
13% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
30% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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George Mason University (VA);George Washington University (DC);Marymount University (VA);University of Maryland--College Park (MD) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
77% within six months of graduation, 83% within one year of graduation, 89% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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U.S. Government, D.C. Government, Fairfax County Government, Arlington County Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, INOVA Health Systems, Virginia Hospital Center, SAIC |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Gary Mueller, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Now, Inc. Toni Ardabell, Vice President for Inova Health Systems
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