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
$3,043
$3,330
$3,819
$4,840
26.7%
Out-of-state
$13,213
$13,500
$13,989
$16,000
14.4%
Books and supplies
$1,314
$1,386
$1,566
$1,638
4.6%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$8,586
$8,757
$8,820
$8,820
0.0%
Other
$2,709
$2,799
$3,096
$3,177
2.6%
Off Campus
Room and board
$8,019
$8,181
$8,361
$9,801
17.2%
Other
$3,276
$3,375
$3,555
$3,501
-1.5%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$3,384
$3,024
$3,339
$3,420
2.4%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$15,652
$16,272
$17,301
$18,475
6.8%
Off Campus
$15,652
$16,272
$17,301
$19,780
14.3%
Off Campus with Family
$7,741
$7,740
$8,724
$9,898
13.5%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$25,822
$26,442
$27,471
$29,635
7.9%
Off Campus
$25,822
$26,442
$27,471
$30,940
12.6%
Off Campus with Family
$17,911
$17,910
$18,894
$21,058
11.5%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
4,751
1,678
3,073
Percent admitted
66%
61%
68%
Percent admitted who enrolled
31%
34%
29%
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
716
74%
ACT
276
28%
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
530
SAT Math
420
540
ACT Composite
17
22
ACT English
16
23
ACT Math
17
24
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
5/31/1963 –
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
9/1/1981 –
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
9/1/1983 –
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
5/30/1991 –
Accredited