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
$6,966
$7,335
$7,844
$8,176
4.2%
Out-of-state
$15,216
$15,675
$22,184
$22,606
1.9%
Books and supplies
$1,280
$1,156
$1,200
$1,278
6.5%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$7,660
$6,480
$8,000
$8,039
0.5%
Other
$2,552
$2,160
$2,851
$2,823
-1.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$7,660
$6,480
$8,000
$8,039
0.5%
Other
$2,552
$2,160
$2,851
$2,823
-1.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$2,552
$2,160
$2,851
$2,823
-1.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$18,458
$17,131
$19,895
$20,316
2.1%
Off Campus
$18,458
$17,131
$19,895
$20,316
2.1%
Off Campus with Family
$10,798
$10,651
$11,895
$12,277
3.2%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$26,708
$25,471
$34,235
$34,746
1.5%
Off Campus
$26,708
$25,471
$34,235
$34,746
1.5%
Off Campus with Family
$19,048
$18,991
$26,235
$26,707
1.8%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
22,969
11,594
11,375
Percent admitted
67%
65%
68%
Percent admitted who enrolled
53%
53%
52%
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 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
6,069
75%
ACT
2,031
25%
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
630
SAT Math
560
670
SAT Writing
500
610
ACT Composite
24
30
ACT English
24
29
ACT Math
23
30
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
7/1/1924 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics
1/1/1977 –
Accredited
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
12/1/1980 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
12/8/1981 –
Accredited
Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
6/1/1983 –
Accredited
School Psychology (SCPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
10/29/1985 –
Accredited
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
4/8/1988 –
Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Veterinary Medicine (VET) – Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree
7/1/1974 –
Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
12/1/2001 –
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
5/15/1973 – 6/30/2009
Resigned