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
$3,676
$4,372
$4,806
$5,052
5.1%
Out-of-state
$4,396
$5,092
$5,526
$5,772
4.5%
Books and supplies
$840
$912
$960
$1,200
25.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$5,220
$5,886
$6,121
$6,488
6.0%
Other
$1,275
$1,326
$1,379
$1,462
6.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$11,011
$12,496
$13,266
$14,202
7.1%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$11,731
$13,216
$13,986
$14,922
6.7%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
2,225
1,000
1,225
Percent admitted
88%
88%
88%
Percent admitted who enrolled
37%
37%
36%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
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
553
77%
ACT
399
56%
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
450
550
SAT Math
460
570
SAT Writing
430
540
ACT Composite
18
23
ACT English
18
24
ACT Math
18
24
ACT Writing
6
8
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1950 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)
12/7/1973 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
5/3/2003 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
5/3/2003 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1972 –
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
9/1/1952 –
Accredited