| Screen last updated on: September 14, 2006 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June, July, and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, early childhood education, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
piano pedagogy |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.84 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
71% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
11:1 |
| Total faculty: |
68 men, 52 women, 120 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
41 men, 24 women, 65 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
27 men, 28 women, 55 total |
| Graduation rate: |
51% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, weekend college |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Agreements with cooperating institutions in 9 countries in Europe and Asia |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Cross-registration and exchange possible. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Austria, China, England, and other countries. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Business Administration
- Diesel/Truck/Heavy Equipment Mechanics Technology
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Art
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Christian Ministry
- Communication Leadership
- Computer Information Systems
- Early Childhood Education
- Ecology/Field Biology
- Economics
- English
- Industrial Automation Technology
- International Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Music Education
- Music Theatre
- Organ Performance
- Piano Pedagogy
- Piano Performance
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Religion/Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Renewable Resources
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Voice Performance
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for CLEP general
- placement for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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