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
$3,092
$3,455
$3,779
$4,839
28.0%
Out-of-state
$13,262
$13,625
$13,949
$15,999
14.7%
Books and supplies
$1,314
$1,380
$1,413
$1,638
15.9%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$9,072
$9,000
$9,624
$9,432
-2.0%
Other
$2,862
$3,213
$3,282
$3,441
4.8%
Off Campus
Room and board
$8,811
$9,441
$10,188
$11,133
9.3%
Other
$3,528
$3,339
$3,408
$3,840
12.7%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$3,600
$3,339
$3,408
$3,876
13.7%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$16,340
$17,048
$18,098
$19,350
6.9%
Off Campus
$16,745
$17,615
$18,788
$21,450
14.2%
Off Campus with Family
$8,006
$8,174
$8,600
$10,353
20.4%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$26,510
$27,218
$28,268
$30,510
7.9%
Off Campus
$26,915
$27,785
$28,958
$32,610
12.6%
Off Campus with Family
$18,176
$18,344
$18,770
$21,513
14.6%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
10,618
3,924
6,694
Percent admitted
24%
23%
25%
Percent admitted who enrolled
77%
81%
75%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
1,828
93%
ACT
417
24%
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
390
500
SAT Math
400
510
ACT Composite
16
20
ACT English
14
20
ACT Math
16
21
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
5/31/1964 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/20/2002 –
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
9/1/1983 –
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
6/1/2003 –
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
4/1/2004 –
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
10/20/2002 –
Accredited