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
$4,870
$5,280
$5,400
$6,036
11.8%
Out-of-state
$12,950
$13,340
$14,040
$15,096
7.5%
Books and supplies
$900
$900
$900
$912
1.3%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$5,208
$5,620
$5,852
$6,192
5.8%
Other
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$12,778
$13,600
$13,952
$14,940
7.1%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$20,858
$21,660
$22,592
$24,000
6.2%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$30
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
5,720
2,299
3,421
Percent admitted
55%
55%
54%
Percent admitted who enrolled
43%
44%
42%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
66
5%
ACT
1,314
98%
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
420
560
SAT Math
430
590
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
17
24
ACT Math
17
23
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1930 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Veterinary Technology (CVTEA) – Programs Accredited by the AVMA Committe on Veterinary Education and Activities
11/7/1977 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
9/29/2005 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1974 –
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
9/1/1965 –
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
1/1/1954 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) – Associate degree programs
3/1/1982 –
Accredited
Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program
3/1/1991 – 12/31/2008
Resigned