Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$3,492
$3,561
$3,948
$4,526
14.6%
Out-of-state
$17,018
$17,764
$19,427
$20,005
3.0%
Books and supplies
$888
$924
$924
$924
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$8,528
$8,574
$8,574
$8,574
0.0%
Other
$3,802
$3,802
$4,076
$4,076
0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$8,528
$8,574
$8,574
$8,574
0.0%
Other
$3,802
$3,802
$4,076
$4,076
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$3,802
$3,802
$4,076
$4,450
9.2%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$16,710
$16,861
$17,522
$18,100
3.3%
Off Campus
$16,710
$16,861
$17,522
$18,100
3.3%
Off Campus with Family
$8,182
$8,287
$8,948
$9,900
10.6%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$30,236
$31,064
$33,001
$33,579
1.8%
Off Campus
$30,236
$31,064
$33,001
$33,579
1.8%
Off Campus with Family
$21,708
$22,490
$24,427
$25,379
3.9%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$30
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
32,335
13,806
18,529
Percent admitted
47%
48%
46%
Percent admitted who enrolled
42%
45%
40%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Recommendations
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
3,557
56%
ACT
2,807
44%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
530
620
SAT Math
560
650
SAT Writing
510
600
ACT Composite
23
28
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1970 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
5/20/1994 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
4/18/2003 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs
8/1/1987 – 6/30/1990
Resigned
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
8/1/1987 –
Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) – Graduate programs in health services administration
7/1/2004 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
9/28/2002 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
9/28/2002 –
Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
12/1/2000 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1975 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1981 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1984 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program
12/1/1981 –
Accredited