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
$19,800
$21,330
$22,275
$23,335
4.8%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,200
20.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$10,225
$10,635
$11,100
$11,450
3.2%
Other
$2,554
$2,554
$2,554
$2,554
0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$10,225
$10,635
$11,100
$11,450
3.2%
Other
$2,554
$2,554
$2,554
$2,554
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$2,554
$2,554
$2,554
$2,554
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$33,579
$35,519
$36,929
$38,539
4.4%
Off Campus
$33,579
$35,519
$36,929
$38,539
4.4%
Off Campus with Family
$23,354
$24,884
$25,829
$27,089
4.9%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$35
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
2,498
956
1,539
Percent admitted
70%
63%
74%
Percent admitted who enrolled
31%
32%
31%
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
426
78%
ACT
54
10%
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
378
477
SAT Math
375
476
SAT Writing
368
472
ACT Composite
15
20
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
12/1/1970 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation
Funeral Service Education (FUSER) – Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees
7/1/1962 –
Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)
1/30/1998 –
Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Veterinary Technology (CVTEA) – Programs Accredited by the AVMA Committe on Veterinary Education and Activities
11/7/1985 –
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
10/1/1998 –
Accredited