| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-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 late August. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
psychology, environmental studies, economics |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
German, women's studies |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.85 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
88% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
100 men, 63 women, 163 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
82 men, 55 women, 137 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
15 men, 15 women, 30 total |
| Graduation rate: |
77% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of all for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, Pre-nursing, health/medical preparatory |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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business, education, engineering, health professions, Forestry, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Medical Technology, Public Policy & Management |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Arts Management, Engineering, Forestry, Health Care Policy and Management, Information Systems Management, Medical Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Policy and Management |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University), Duke University (Marine Biology), Ecosystems Center Woods Hole Massachusetts |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
American U; Duke U |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Australia; China; Costa Rica; Ecuador; France; Germany; India; Israel; Kenya; Mexico; Senegal; South Africa; Spain; United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Experiential Learning Term; Center for Political Participation |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Computing
- Art History
- Art/Technology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- French
- German
- Health Care Administration
- History
- International/Global Studies
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Renewable Resources
- Student Designed Major
- Studio Art
- Theatre
- Women's Studies
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP general
- credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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Up to 12 college-level credits may be earned for college-level courses awarded through all exams. 20 credits combined. |
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