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
$4,783
$5,117
$5,274
$5,475
3.8%
Out-of-state
$16,981
$17,315
$17,572
$17,960
2.2%
Books and supplies
$900
$930
$930
$950
2.2%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$7,040
$7,370
$7,982
$7,966
-0.2%
Other
$1,730
$1,780
$1,830
$2,324
27.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$7,634
$7,979
$8,456
$8,760
3.6%
Other
$2,230
$2,280
$2,550
$2,600
2.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$4,066
$5,245
$5,314
$5,670
6.7%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$14,453
$15,197
$16,016
$16,715
4.4%
Off Campus
$15,547
$16,306
$17,210
$17,785
3.3%
Off Campus with Family
$9,749
$11,292
$11,518
$12,095
5.0%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$26,651
$27,395
$28,314
$29,200
3.1%
Off Campus
$27,745
$28,504
$29,508
$30,270
2.6%
Off Campus with Family
$21,947
$23,490
$23,816
$24,580
3.2%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$70
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
17,853
9,418
8,435
Percent admitted
59%
57%
62%
Percent admitted who enrolled
46%
49%
42%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
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
4,567
95%
ACT
925
19%
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
520
620
SAT Math
560
660
SAT Writing
510
610
ACT Composite
22
27
ACT English
21
27
ACT Math
23
28
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
7/1/1928 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
School Psychology (SCPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
4/10/1987 –
Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Veterinary Medicine (VET) – Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree
7/1/1983 –
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
10/1/2001 –
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
1/1/1962 –
Accredited