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
$25,766
$26,996
$28,172
$28,980
2.9%
Books and supplies
$860
$860
$860
$860
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$9,922
$10,418
$10,876
$11,238
3.3%
Other
$1,350
$1,350
$1,350
$1,350
0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$8,200
$8,200
$8,200
$8,200
0.0%
Other
$900
$900
$900
$900
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$900
$900
$900
$900
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$37,898
$39,624
$41,258
$42,428
2.8%
Off Campus
$35,726
$36,956
$38,132
$38,940
2.1%
Off Campus with Family
$27,526
$28,756
$29,932
$30,740
2.7%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$35
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
13,928
5,923
8,005
Percent admitted
67%
70%
65%
Percent admitted who enrolled
15%
16%
14%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Recommendations
X
Formal demonstration of competencies
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
1,306
94%
ACT
227
16%
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.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
12/1/1961 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) – Professional Programs
2/1/1994 – 12/31/2006
Resigned
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) – PsyD Doctoral programs
3/5/1991 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
9/29/2005 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
9/29/2005 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
10/1/1990 –
Accredited
Magnetic Resonance (MR) – Programs for magnetic resonance technologists
4/11/2008 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1961 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1982 –
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
9/1/1947 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
3/1/2005 –
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
12/31/1961 –
Accredited