Point Park University
2021-22
The 2021-22 Common Data Set for Point Park University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Feb 24, 2023. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
82.3%
Applications
6,076
Admitted
5,002
Enrolled
601
SAT Math
495-590
SAT Reading
530-630
ACT Composite
20-27
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$45,856
10 yrs after enrollment
59%
6-year completion
$25,942
sticker minus grants
$27,000
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
429numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESIf yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.pointpark
Name of College/University:Point Park University
Street Address Line 1:201 W ood Street
CityPittsburgh
StatePA
Zip15,222
Main Phone Number (Area Code)412
Main Phone Number:391-4100
WWW Home Page Address:www.pointpark .edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):412
Admissions Phone Number:392-3430
Admissions Email Address:enroll@pointpark .edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.pointpark
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESTotal academic units4
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language3
Social studies4
Entrance Exams
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8005
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69934
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59948
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49913
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8003
SAT Math: 600-69920
SAT Math: 500-59953
SAT Math: 400-49921
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: 30-3612
ACT Composite: 24-2932
ACT Composite: 18-2344
ACT Composite: 12-1712
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class8
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class20
Percent in top half of high school graduating class38
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class16
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class41
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:54
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2411
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9910
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.496
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Yes, by:X
Date: Month10
Date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month6
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:250
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESMust a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Number90
Unit Typecredit
Number60
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.pointpark.edu/about/admindepts/academicandstudent/media/catalog/PointPark
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-A Page 17 Com m on Data Set 2021-2022 E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Institutional Enrollment - M en and Women Accelerated program X Cooperative education program X Cross-registration X Distance learning X Double m ajor X Dual enrollm ent English as a Second Language (ESL) Exchange student program (dom estic) External degree program X Honors Program X Independent study X Internships X Liberal arts/career com bination X Student-designed m ajor X Study abroad X T eacher certification program X W eek end college Other (specify): E2 Has been removed from the CDS. E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: X Arts/fine arts X Com puter literacy X English (including com position) Foreign languages X History X Hum anities X Mathem atics X Philosophy X Sciences (biological or physical) X Social science Other (describe): CDS-A Page 18 Com m on Data Set 2021-2022 F. STUDENT LIFE F1 Institutional Enrollment - M en and Women First-time, first- year (freshman) Undergraduates students Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresident aliens from the num erator 44% 33% and denom inator) Percent of m en who join fraternities Percent of wom en who join sororities Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or - 79% 34% affiliated housing Percent who live off cam pus or com m ute 21% 66% Percent of students age 25 and older 0% 13% Average age of full-tim e students 18 21 Average age of all students (full- and part-tim e) 18 22 F2 Activities offered. Identify those program s available at your institution. X Cam pus Ministries X Choral groups Concert band X Dance X Dram a/theater International Student Organization Jazz band X Literary m agazine Marching band Model UN X Music ensem bles X Musical theater Opera Pep band X Radio station X Student governm ent X Student newspaper X Student-run film society Sym phony orchestra X T elevision station Yearbook F3 ROT C (program offered in cooperation with Reserve Officers' T raining Corps) On Campus At Cooperating Name of Cooperating Institution Institution Arm y ROT C is offered: XDuquesne University Naval ROT C is offered: Air Force ROT C is offered: XUniversity of Pittsburgh CDS-A Page 19 Com m on Data Set 2021-2022 F4 Housing: Check all types of college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing available for undergraduates at your institution. X Coed dorm s X Men's dorm s X W om en's dorm s Apartm ents for m arried students X Apartm ents for single students Special housing for disabled Special housing for international students Fraternity/sorority housing Cooperative housing T hem e housing W ellness housing X Other housing options CDS-A Page 20 Common Data Set 2021-2022 G. ANNUAL EXPENSES G0 Institutional Enrollment - Men and W omen Provide 2022-2023 academic year costs of attendance for the follow ing categories that are applicable to your institution. Check here if your institution's 2022-2023 academic year costs of attendance are not av ailable at this time and prov ide an approx imate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's f inal 2022-2023 academic year costs of attendance will be av ailable: G1 Undergraduate full-time tuition, required fees, room and board List the typical tuition, required f ees, and room and board f or a f ull-time undergraduate student f or the FULL 2022-2023 academic year. (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours f or institutions that deriv e annual tuition by multiplying credit hour cost by number of credits). •A f ull academic year ref ers to the period of time generally ex tending f rom September to June; usually equated to two semesters, two trimesters, three quarters, or the period cov ered by a f our-one-f our plan. • Room and board is def ined as double occupancy and 19 meals per week or the max imum meal plan. • Required fees include only charges that all f ull-time students must pay that are not included in tuition (e.g., registration, health, or activ ity f ees.) • Do not include optional f ees (e.g., parking, laboratory use). G1 First-Year Undergraduates PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS T uition: $34,880 $34,880 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS T uition: In-district T uition: In-state (out-of -district): T uition: Out-of -state: T uition: Non-resident alien FOR ALL INSTITUTIONS Required Fees $1,740 $1,740 Room and Board (on-campus): $13,200 $13,200 Room Only (on-campus): $5,760 $5,760 Board Only (on-campus meal plan): $7,440 $7,440 Comprehensiv e tuition and room and board f ee (if your college cannot prov ide separate tuition and room and board f ees): Other: Minimum Max imum G2 12 18Number of credits per term a student can take f or the stated f ull-time tuition. Yes No G3 XDo tuition and f ees v ary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)? CDS-A Page 21 Common Data Set 2021-2022 G4 Do tuition and f ees v ary by undergraduate instructional X program? If yes, what percentage of f ull-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and f ees reported in G1? 35.00% G5 Prov ide the estimated ex penses f or a typical f ull-time undergraduate student: Residents Commuters Commuters (living at home) (not living at home) Books and supplies: $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 Room only: $5,640 Board only: $1,650 $6,360 Room and board total* T ransportation: $1,200 $1,000 $1,200 Other ex penses: $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 * If your college cannot prov ide separate room and board f igures f or commuters not liv ing at home G6 Undergraduate per-credit-hour charges (tuition only): PRIVAT E INST IT UT IONS: $495.00 PUBLIC INST IT UT IONS: In-district: In-state (out-of -district): Out-of -state: NONRESIDENT ALIENS: CDS-A Page 22 Common Data Set 2021-2022 H . FIN AN C IAL AID Please refer to the follow ing financial aid definitions w hen completing Section H. Awar ded ai d: The dollar amounts offered to financial aid applicants. Fi nanci al ai d appl i cant: Any applicant who submits any one of the institutionally required financial aid applications/forms, such as the FAFSA. I ndebtedness: Aggregate dollar amount borrowed through any loan program (federal, state, subsidized, unsubsidized, priv ate, etc.; excluding parent loans) while the student was enrolled at an institution. Student loans co-signed by a parent are assumed to be the responsibility of the student and shoul d be included. I nsti tuti onal schol ar shi ps and gr ants: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants for which the institution determines the recipient. Fi nanci al need: As determined by your institution using the federal methodology and/or your institution's own standards. Need-based aid: College-funded or college-administered award from institutional, state, federal, or other sources for which a student must hav e financial need to qualify. This includes both institutional and non- institutional student aid (grants, j obs, and loans). Need-based schol ar shi p or gr ant ai d: Scholarships and grants from institutional, state, federal, or other sources for which a student must hav e financial need to qualify. Need-based self-help aid: Loans and j obs from institutional, state, federal, or other sources for which a student must demonstrate financial need to qualify. Non-need-based schol ar shi p or gr ant ai d: Scholarships and grants, gifts, or merit-based aid from institutional, state, federal, or other sources (including unrestricted funds or gifts and endowment income) awarded solely on the basis of academic achiev ement, merit, or any other non-need-based reason. W hen reporting questions H1 and H2, non-need-based aid that is used to meet need should be counted as need- based aid. Note: Suggested or der of pr ecedence for counti ng non-need money as need-based: 1. Non-need institutional grants 6. Non-need outside grants 2. Non-need tuition waiv ers 7. Non-need student loans 3. Non-need athletic awards 8. Non-need parent loans 4. Non-need federal grants 9. Non-need work 5. Non-need state grants Non-need-based sel f-hel p ai d: Loans and j obs from institutional, state, or other sources for which a student need not demonstrate financial need to qualify. Private student loans: A nonfederal loan made by a lender such as a bank, credit union or priv ate lender used to pay for up to the annual cost of education, less any financial aid receiv ed. External scholarships and grants: Scholarships and grants receiv ed from outside (priv ate) sources that students bring with them (e.g., Kiwanis, National Merit scholarships). The institution may process paperwork to receiv e the dollars, but it has no role in determining the recipient or the dollar amount W or k study and empl oyment: Federal and state work study aid, and any employment packaged by your institution in financial aid awards. DO NOT I NCLUDE ANY AI D RELATED TO THE CARES ACT OR UNI QUE THE COVI D-19 PANDEM I C Aid Aw arded to Enrolled Undergraduates H1 Enter total dollar amounts awarded to enrolled full-time and less than full-time degree-seeking undergraduates (usi ng the same cohor t r epor ted i n CDS Questi on B1, “ total degr ee-seeki ng” under gr aduates) in the following categories. • If the data being reported are final figures for the 2020-2021 academic year (see the next item below), use the 2020-2021 academic year's CDS Question B1 cohort. • Include aid awarded to international students (i.e., those not qualifying for federal aid). • Aid that is non-need-based but that was used to meet need should be reported in the need-based aid column. • For a suggested order of precedence in assigning categories of aid to cov er need, see the entry for “non- • Do NOT i ncl ude any ai d r el ated to the CARES Act or uni que to the COVI D-19 pandemi c. 2021-2022 2020-2021 Fi nal estimated CDS-H Page 23 Common Data Set 2021-2022 Indicate the academic year for which data are reported for items H1, X H2, H2A, and H6 below: W hich needs-analysis methodology does your institution use in awarding institutional aid? (For mer l y H3) X Federal methodology (FM) Institutional methodology (IM) Both FM and IM Need-based Non-need- (Include non- based need-based aid (Exclude non- use to meet need-based aid need.) use to meet need.) Schol ar shi ps/ Gr ants Federal $4,958,863 $0 State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located $3,060,934 $3,787 I nsti tuti onal : Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waiv ers (which are reported below). $34,596,017 $4,076,476 Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college $1,707,986 $303,685 Total Schol ar shi ps/ Gr ants $44,323,800 $4,383,948 Self-Help Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans) $15,403,737 $5,874,825 Federal W ork-Study $333,256 State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal W ork-Study captured abov e.) $428,548 $309,192 Total Self-Help $16,165,541 $6,184,017 Par ent Loans $4,652,321 $3,613,522 Tui ti on W ai ver s Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waiv ers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waiv ers elsewhere. $270,562 $14,050 Athl eti c Awar ds $938,782 $161,802 H2 Number of Enr ol l ed Students Awar ded Ai d: List the number of degree-seeking full-time and less-than- full-time undergraduates who applied for and were awarded financial aid from any source. • Ai d that i s non-need-based but that was used to meet need shoul d be counted as need- based aid. • Numbers should reflect the cohort awarded the dollars reported in H1. • In the chart below, students may be counted in more than one row, and full-time freshmen should also be counted as full-time undergraduates. • Do NOT i ncl ude any ai d r el ated to the CARES Act or uni que to the COVI D-19 pandemi c. First-time Full- Full-time Less T han time Freshmen Undergrad Full-time (Incl. Fresh) Undergrad A Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students 570 2142 130 (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2021 c ohort) B Number of students in line a who applied for need-based 570 2142 130 financial aid C Number of students in line b who were determined to 516 1952 114 hav e financial need D Number of students in line c who were awarded any 515 1950 113 financial aid E Number of students in line d who were awarded any 515 1932 78 need-based scholarship or grant aid F Number of students in line d who were awarded any 442 1696 87 need-based self-help aid G Number of students in line d who were awarded any non- 53 178 2 need-based scholarship or grant aid H Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and priv ate 65 243 6 alternativ e loans) CDS-H Page 24 Common Data Set 2021-2022 I On av erage, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as 74.3% 71.4% 33.3% well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and priv ate alternativ e loans) J T he av erage financial aid package of those in line d . Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace $ 30,632 $ 29,337 $ 6,649 EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and priv ate alternativ e loans) K Av erage need-based scholarship and grant award of $ 25,190 $ 23,228 $ 4,933 those in line e L Av erage need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and priv ate alternativ e loans) $ 6,340 $ 7,270 $ 4,213 of those in line f M Av erage need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and priv ate alternativ e loans) of $ 5,509 $ 6,295 $ 4,084 those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan H2A Number of Enr ol l ed Students Awar ded Non-need-based Schol ar shi ps and Gr ants: List the number of degree-seeking full-time and less-than-full-time undergraduates who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid. • Numbers should reflect the cohort awarded the dollars reported in H1. • In the chart below, students may be counted in more than one row, and full-time freshmen should also be • Do NOT i ncl ude any ai d r el ated to the CARES Act or uni que to the COVI D-19 pandemi c. First-time Full-time Less T han Full-time Undergrad Full-time Freshmen (Incl. Fresh.) Undergrad N Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based 54 185 1 scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) O Av erage dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n $ 15,704 $ 15,280 $ 11,440 P Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant 10 34 1 Q Av erage dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in $ 3,558 $ 4,518 $ 8,159 line p Note: These ar e the gr aduates and l oan types to i ncl ude and excl ude i n or der to fi l l out CDS H4 and H5. Include: • 2021 undergraduate class: all students who started at your institution as first-time students and receiv ed a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 . • Only loans made to students who borrowed while enrolled at your institution. • Co-signed loans. Exclude • Students who transferred in. • Money borrowed at other institutions. • Parent loans • Students who did not graduate or who graduated with another degree or certificate (but no bachelor’s degree). • Any ai d r el ated to the CARE Act or uni que the COVI D-19 pandemi c. H4 Pr ovi de the number of students i n the 2021 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 . Excl ude students who tr ansfer r ed i nto your i nsti tuti on. CDS-H Page 25 Common Data Set 2021-2022 H5. Number and per cent of students i n cl ass (defi ned i n H4 above) bor r owi ng fr om feder al , non-feder al , and any l oan sour ces, and the aver age (or mean) amount bor r owed. • The “Av erage per-undergraduate-borrower cumulativ e principal borrowed,” is designed to prov ide better information about student borrowing from federal and nonfederal (institutional, state, commercial) sources. • The numbers, percentages, and av erages for each row should be based only on the loan source specified for the particular row. For example, the federal loans av erage (row b) should only be the cumulativ e av erage of federal loans and the priv ate loans av erage (row e) should only be the cumulativ e av erage of priv ate loans. Average per- Number i n the Percent of the under gr aduate- class (defined class (defined bor r ower i n H4 above) above) who cumulative who bor r owed bor r owed fr om principal Sour ce/ Type of Loan from the types the types of bor r owed fr om of l oans loans specified the types of specified in the in the first loans specified first column col umn in the first (nearest 1%) col umn (nearest $1) Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, priv ate A loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both 321 81.00% $31,744 Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal B Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both 320 81.00% $21,429 Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans. C Institutional loan programs. 0 0.00% $0 D State loan programs. 0 0.00% $0 E Priv ate student loans made by a bank or lender. 100 25.20% $10,314 Aid to Undergraduate Degree-seeking Nonresident Aliens • Report numbers and dollar amounts for the same academic year checked in item H1 H6 Indicate your institution’s policy regarding institutional scholarship and grant aid for undergraduate degree- seeking nonresident aliens: Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is av ailable X Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is av ailable Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not av ailable If institutional financial aid is av ailable for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresident aliens, prov ide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresident aliens who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid: 66 Av erage dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree- seeking nonresident aliens: $19,638 Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree- seeking nonresident aliens: $1,296,082 H7 Check off all financial aid forms nonresident alien first-year financial aid applicants must submit: Institution’s own financial aid form CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE International Student’s Financial Aid Application X International Student’s Certification of Finances CDS-H Page 26 Common Data Set 2021-2022 Other (specify): Process for First-Year/Freshman Students H8 Check off all financial aid forms domestic first-year (freshman) financial aid applicants must submit: X FAFSA Institution's own financial aid form CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE State aid form Noncustodial PROFILE Business/Farm Supplement Other (specify): H9 Indicate filing dates for first-year (freshman) students: Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: 1-Feb Deadline for filing required financial aid forms: No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis) H10 Indicate notification dates for first-year (freshman) students (answer a or b): a) Students notified on or about (date): 15-Oct b) Students notified on a rolling basis: Yes No If yes, starting date: H11 Indicate reply dates: Students must reply by (date): or within _______ weeks of notification. Types of Aid Available Please check off all types of aid av ailable to undergraduates at your institution: H12 Loans X Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans X Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans X Direct PLUS Loans Federal Perkins Loans Federal Nursing Loans State Loans College/univ ersity loans from institutional funds Other (specify): H13 Need Based Schol ar shi ps and Gr ants X Federal Pell X SEOG X State scholarships/grants X Priv ate scholarships X College/univ ersity scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds United Negro College Fund Federal Nursing Scholarship Other (specify): H14 Check off criteria used in awarding institutional aid. Check all that apply. CDS-H Page 27 Common Data Set 2021-2022 Non-Need Based Need-Based Academics X Alumni affiliation Art Athletics X Job skills ROTC Leadership Minority status Music/drama X Religious affiliation State/district residency H15 If your institution has recently implemented any maj or financial aid policy, program, or initiativ e to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiv ing costs for families below a certain income lev el please prov ide details below: Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No CDS-H Page 28 Com m on Data Set 2021-2022 I. INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY AND CLASS SIZE I-1. Institutional Enrollment - M en and Women The following definition of full-time instructional faculty is used by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in its annual Faculty Compensation Survey (the part time definitions are not used by AAUP). Instructional Faculty is defined as those members of the instructional-research staff whose major regular assignment is instruction, including those with released time for research. Use the chart below to determine inclusions and exclusions: Full-time Part-time Include only if Instructional faculty in preclinical and clinical medicine, faculty who are not paid (e.g., they teach one A Excludethose who donate their services or are in the military), or research-only faculty, post-or more non- doctoral fellows, or pre-doctoral fellows clinical credit courses Include if they Administrative officers with titles such as dean of students, librarian, registrar, coach, teach one or B Excludeand the like, even though they may devote part of their time to classroom instruction and more non- may have faculty status clinical credit courses C Exclude IncludeOther administrators/staff who teach one or more non-clinical credit courses even though they do not have faculty status D Exclude ExcludeUndergraduate or graduate students who assist in the instruction of courses, but have titles such as teaching assistant, teaching fellow, and the like E Faculty on sabbatical or leave with pay Include Exclude F Faculty on leave without pay Exclude Exclude G Replacement faculty for faculty on sabbatical leave or leave with pay Exclude Include Full-time instructional faculty: faculty employed on a full-time basis for instruction (including those with released time for research) Part-time instructional faculty: Adjuncts and other instructors being paid solely for part-time classroom instruction. Also includes full-time faculty teaching less than two semesters, three quarters, two trimesters, or two four-month sessions. Employees who are not considered full-time instruction faculty but who teach one or more non-clinical credit courses may be counted as part-time faculty. Minority faculty: includes faculty who designate themselves as Black, non-Hispanic; American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. Doctorate: includes such degrees as Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Juridical Science, and Doctor of Public Health in any field such as arts, sciences, education, engineering, business, and public administration. Also includes terminal degrees formerly designated as “first professional,” including dentistry (DDS or DMD), medicine (MD), optometry (OD), osteopathic medicine (DO), pharmacy (DPharm or BPharm), podiatric medicine (DPM), veterinary medicine (DVM), chiropractic (DC or DCM), or law (JD). Terminal master’s degree: a master’s degree that is considered the highest degree in a field: example, M. Arch (in architecture) and MFA (master of fine arts in art or theater). I-1. Full-Time Part-Time Total A T otal num ber of instructional faculty 131 322 453 B T otal num ber who are m em bers of m inority groups 19 47 66 C T otal num ber who are wom en 65 169 234 D T otal num ber who are m en 66 153 219 CDS-A Page 29 Com m on Data Set 2021-2022 E T otal num ber who are nonresident aliens (international) 1 1 2 F T otal num ber with doctorate, or other term inal degree 111 G 17T otal num ber whose highest degree is a m aster’s but not a term inal m aster’s H T otal num ber whose highest degree is a bachelor’s 2 I 1T otal num ber whose highest degree is unk nown or other (Note: Item s f, g, h, and i m ust sum up to item a .) J 0T otal num ber in stand-alone graduate/professional program s in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students I-2. Student to Faculty Ratio Report the Fall 2021 ratio of full-tim e equivalent students (full-tim e plus 1/3 part tim e) to full-tim e equivalent instructional faculty (full tim e plus 1/3 part tim e). In the ratio calculations, exclude both faculty and students in stand-alone graduate or professional program s such as m edicine, law, veterinary, dentistry, social work , business, or public health in which faculty teach virtually only graduate level students. • Do not count undergraduate or graduate student teaching assistants as faculty. Fall 2021 Student to Faculty ratio 12 to 1 (based on 2829 students and 238 faculty). I-3. Undergraduate Class Size In the table below, please use the following definitions to report inform ation about the size of classes and class sections offered in the Fall 2021 term . • Please include classes that have been moved online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Class Sections: A class section is an organized course offered for credit, identified by discipline and num ber, m eeting at a stated tim e or tim es in a classroom or sim ilar setting, and not a subsection such as a laboratory or discussion session. Undergraduate class sections are defined as any sections in which at least one degree-seek ing undergraduate student is enrolled for credit. Exclude distance learning classes and noncredit classes and individual instruction such as dissertation or thesis research, m usic instruction, or one-to-one readings. Exclude students in independent study, co-operative program s, internships, foreign language taped tutor sessions, practicum s, and all students in one-on-one classes. Each class section should be counted only once and should not be duplicated because of course catalog cross-listings. Class Subsections: A class subsection includes any subsection of a course, such as laboratory, recitation, and discussion subsections that are supplem entary in nature and are scheduled to m eet separately from the lecture portion of the course. Undergraduate subsections are defined as any subsections of courses in which degree-seek ing undergraduate students enrolled for credit. As above, exclude noncredit classes and individual instruction such as dissertation or thesis research, m usic instruction, or one-to-one readings. Each class subsection should be counted only once and should not be duplicated because of cross-listings. Using the above definitions, please report for each of the following class-size intervals the num ber of class sections and class subsections offered in Fall 2021. For exam ple, a lecture class with 800 students who m et at another tim e in 40 separate labs with 20 students should be counted once in the “100+” colum n in the class section colum n and 40 tim es under the “20-29” colum n of the class subsections table. Number of Class Sections with Undergraduates Enrolled Undergraduate Class Size (provide numbers) 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 100+ Total CDS-A Page 30 Com m on Data Set 2021-2022 CLASS 302 522 169 2 1 0 0 996 SECT IONS 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 100+ Total CLASS SUB- 0 SECT IONS CDS-A Page 31 Common Data Set 2021-2022 J. Disciplinary areas of DEGREES CONFERRED J1 I nsti tuti onal Enr ol l ment - M en and W omen For each of the following discipline areas, prov ide the percentage of diplomas/certificates, associate, and bachelor’s degrees awarded. To determine the percentage, use maj ors, not headcount (e.g., students with one degree but a double maj or will be represented twice). Calculate the percentage from your institution’s IPEDS Completions by using the sum of 1st and 2nd maj ors for each CIP code as the numerator and the sum of the Grand Total by 1st Maj ors and the Grand Total by 2nd maj or as the denominator. If you prefer, you can compute the percentages using 1st maj ors only. Categor y Diploma/Certificates Associate Bachel or ’ s CIP 2020 Categories to I ncl ude Agriculture 01 Natural resources and conserv ation 03 Architecture 04 Area, ethnic, and gender studies 05 Communication/j ournalism 12 09 Communication technologies 2 10 Computer and information sciences 1 11 Personal and culinary serv ices 1 12 Education 5 13 Engineering 2 14 Engineering technologies 5 15 Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 16 Family and consumer sciences 19 Law/legal studies 22 English 1 23 Liberal arts/general studies 1 24 Library science 25 Biological/life sciences 1 26 Mathematics and statistics 27 Military science and military technologies 3 28 & 29 Interdisciplinary studies 2 30 Parks and recreation 31 Philosophy and religious studies 38 Theology and religious v ocations 39 Physical sciences 40 Science technologies 41 Psychology 3 42 Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, 5 43 and protectiv e serv ices Public administration and social serv ices 1 44 Social sciences 1 45 Construction trades 46 Mechanic and repair technologies 47 Precision production 48 Transportation and materials mov ing 49 Visual and performing arts 29 50 Health professions and related programs 1 51 Business/marketing 23 52 History 1 54 Other TOTAL (shoul d = 100%) 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% CDS-A Page 32 Common Data Set 2019-2020 Common Data Set Definitions ♦ All definitions related to the financial aid section appear at the end of the Definitions docum ent. ♦ I t ems preceded by an asterisk ( *) represent definitions agreed to among publishers wh i c h do not appear on the CDS document but may be present on individual publishers’ surveys. *Academ ic advisem ent: P lan under wh i c h each student is assigned to a faculty member or a trained adviser, who, through regular meetings, helps the student plan and implement immediate and long-term academic and vocational goals. Accelerated program : Complet ion of a college program of study in fewer than the usual number of years, most often by attending summer sessions and carrying extra courses during the regular academic term. Adm itted student: Applicant who is offered admission to a degree-granting program at your institution. *Adult student services: Admission assistance, support, orientation, and other services expressly for adults wh o h a ve started college for the first time, or who are re-entering after a lapse of a few years. Am erican Indian or Al aska Native: A person having or igins in any of the or iginal peoples of Nor t h and South Amer ica (including Cent r al Amer ica) and maint aining t r ibal af f iliat ion or communit y at t achment . Applicant (first-tim e, first year): An individual wh o has f ulf illed the institution’s requirements to be considered for admission (including payment or waiving of the applicat ion fee, if a n y) and wh o has been not if ied of one of the f ollowing actions: admission, nonadmission, placement on waiting list, or application withdrawn (by applicant or institution). Application fee: That amount of money that an inst it ut ion charges for processing a student’s applicat ion for acceptance. T his amount is not creditable toward tuition and required fees, nor is it refundable if the student is not admitted to the institution. Asi an: A person having or igins in any of the or iginal peoples of the Fa r East, Southeast As i a , or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, P akistan, the P hilippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. Associate degree: An award that normally requires at least two but less than four years of full-time equivalent college work. Bachelor’s degree: An award (baccalaureate or equivalent degree, as determined by the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Education) that nor mally requires at least four years but not mor e than f ive years of f ull-t ime equivalent college-level wo r k. T his includes ALL bachelor’s degrees conferred in a five-year cooperative (work-study plan) program. (A cooperative plan provides for alternate class attendance and employment in business, industry, or government; thus, it allows students to combine actual wo r k experience wi t h t heir college studies.) Also, it includes bachelor’s degrees in which the normal four years of work are completed in three years. Black or African Am erican: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Board (charges): Assume average cost for 19 meals per week or the maximum meal plan. Books and supplies (costs): Ave r a ge cost of books and supplies. Do not include unusual costs for special groups of students (e.g., engineering or art majors), unless they constitute the majority of students at your institution. Calendar system : The method by which an institution structures most of its courses for the academic year. Cam pus Ministry: Religious student organizations (denominational or nondenominational) devoted to fostering r eligious lif e on college campuses. May also refer to Campus Crusade for Christ, an interdenominational Christian organization. *Career and placem ent services: A r a n ge of services, including (often) the f ollowing: coordination of visit s of employer s to campus; aptitude and vocational testing; interest inventories, personal counseling; help in r esume wr it ing, int er viewing, launching the job search; list ings for those students desir ing employment and those seeking permanent positions; est ablishment of a permanent reference folder; career resource materials. Carnegie units: One year of study or the equivalent in a secondary school subject. Certificate: See P ostsecondary award, certificate, or diplom a. Cl ass rank: The r elat ive numerical position of a student in his or her graduating class, calculated by the h igh school on the basis of grade- point average, whether weighted or unweighted. College-preparatory program : Courses in academic subjects ( English, history and social studies, foreign languages, mathematics, science, and the arts) that stress preparation for college or university study. Com m on Application: The standard applicat ion form distributed by the National Associat ion of Secondary School P r incipals for a la r ge number of private colleges who are members of the Common Application Group. *Com m unity service program : Referral center for students wishing to perform volunteer wo r k in the communit y or participate in volunteer activities coordinated by academic departments. Com m uter: A student wh o lives off campus in housing that is not owned b y, operated b y, or af f iliat ed wi t h the college. T his category includes students who commute from home and students who have moved to the area to attend college. Clock hour: A unit of measure that represents an hour of scheduled instruction given to students. Also referred to as contact hour. Continuous basis (for program enrollm ent): A calendar system classif icat ion that is used by institutions that enroll students at any t ime during the academic year. Fo r example, a cosmetology school or a wo r d processing school might allow students to enroll and b e gin studies at various times, with no requirement that classes begin on a certain date. Cooperative education program : A program that provides for alternate class attendance and employment in business, industry, or government. Cooperative housing: College-owned, -operated, or -af f iliat ed housing in wh i c h students share room and board expenses and participate in household chores to reduce living expenses. *Counseling service: Act ivit ies designed to assist students in making plans and decisions related to t heir education, career, or personal development. Credit: Recognition of attendance or performance in an instructional act ivit y (course or program) that can be applied by a recipient toward the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential. Credit course: A course that, if successfully completed, can be applied t o wa r d the number of courses required for achieving a degree, diploma, certificate, or other recognized postsecondary credential. Credit hour: A unit of measure representing an hour (50 minut es) of instruction o ve r a 15-week period in a semester or t r imest er system or a 10-week period in a quarter system. It is applied t o wa r d the total number of hours needed for complet ing the requirements of a degree, diploma, certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential. CDS Definitions Page 33 Common Data Set 2019-2020 Cross-registration: A system whereby students enrolled at one institution may take courses at another institution without having to apply to the second institution. Deferred adm ission: The practice of per mit t ing admit t ed students to postpone enr ollment , usually for a period of one academic term or one year. Degree: An award conferred by a college, u n ive r s it y, or other postsecondary education inst it ut ion as of f icial recognition for the successful completion of a program of studies. Degree-seeking students: Students enr olled in courses for credit wh o are recognized by the inst it ut ion as seeking a degree or recognized postsecondary credential. At the undergraduate level, this is intended to include students enrolled in vocational or occupational programs. Differs by program (calendar system ): A calendar system classif icat ion that is used by institutions that h a ve occupational/vocational programs of va r yin g length. These schools may enroll students at specif ic t imes depending on the program desired. Fo r example, a school might offer a two-month program in January, March, M a y, September, and November; and a three-month program in January, Apr il, and October. Diplom a: See P ostsecondary award, certificate, or diplom a. Di st ance learning: An option for earning course credit at off-campus locations via cable t elevision, internet, sat ellit e classes, videotapes, correspondence courses, or other means. Doctor’s degree-research/scholarship: A P h.D. or other doctor's degree that requires advanced wo r k beyond the master’s level, including the preparation and defense of a disser t at ion based on or iginal research, or the planning and execution of an or iginal project demonstrating substantial ar t ist ic or scholar ly achievement. So me examples of t his t yp e of degree may include Ed.D., D.M.A., D.B.A., D.Sc., D.A., or D.M, and others, as designated by the awarding institution. Doctor’s degree-professional practice: A doctor’s degree that is conferred upon complet ion of a program providing the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential, or license required for professional practice. The degree is awarded after a period of study such that the total t ime to the degree, including both pre-professional and professional preparation, equals at least six f ull-t ime equivalent academic years. So me of these degrees we r e formerly classif ied as “first-professional” and may include: Chiropractic ( D.C. or D.C.M.); Dentistry ( D.D.S. or D.M.D.); La w ( L. L. B . or J.D.); Medicine (M.D.); Optometry ( O.D.) ; Osteopathic Medicine ( D.O) ; Pharmacy (P harm.D.); P odiatry (D.P .M., P od.D., D.P .); or, Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), and others, as designated by the awarding institution. Doctor’s degree-other: A doctor’s degree that does not meet the def init ion of a doctor’s degree - research/scholarship or a doctor’s degree - professional practice. Double m ajor: P rogram in which students may complete two undergraduate programs of study simultaneously. Dual enrollm ent: A program through wh i c h h igh school students may enroll in college courses while st ill enr olled in h igh school. Students are not required to apply for admission to the college in order to participate. Early action plan: An admission plan that allows students to apply and be not if ied of an admission decision we l l in advance of the regular not if icat ion dates. If admit t ed, the candidate is not commit t ed to enr oll; the student may r eply to the offer under the college’s r egular r eply policy. Early adm ission: A policy under wh i c h students wh o h a ve not completed h igh school are admit t ed and enroll f ull t ime in college, usually after completion of their junior year. Early decision plan: A plan that per mit s students to apply and be not if ied of an admission decision (and financial aid offer if applicable) we l l in advance of the regular not if icat ion date. Applicants agree to accept an offer of admission and, if admit t ed, to withdraw t heir applications from other colleges. There are three possible decisions for early decision applicants: admit t ed, denied, or not admit t ed but forwarded for consideration with the regular applicant pool, without prejudice. English as a Second Language (ESL): A course of study designed specifically for students whose native language is not English. Exchange student program -dom estic: An y arrangement between a student and a college that per mit s study for a semester or mor e at another college in the United States without extending the amount of time required for a degree. See also Study abroad . External degree program : A program of study in wh i c h students earn credits t o wa r d a degree through independent study, college courses, proficiency examinations, and personal experience. External degree programs require minimal or no classroom attendance. Extracurricular activities (as adm ission factor): Special consideration in the admissions process give n for par t icipat ion in both school and nonschool-related activities of interest to the college, such as clubs, hobbies, student government, athletics, performing arts, etc. First-tim e student: A student attending any inst it ut ion for the first t ime at the level enrolled. Includes students enr olled in the f all term wh o attended a postsecondary inst it ut ion for the first t ime at the same level in the prior summer t er m. Al s o includes students wh o entered with advanced standing (college credit earned before graduation from high school). First-tim e, first-year (freshm an) student: A student attending any inst it ut ion for the first t ime at the undergraduate level. Includes students enr olled in the f all term wh o attended college for the first t ime in the prior summer t er m. Al s o includes students wh o entered with advanced standing (college credits earned before graduation from high school). First-year student: A student wh o has completed less than the equivalent of 1 f ull year of undergraduate wo r k; that is, less than 30 semester hours (in a 120-hour degree program) or less than 900 clock hours. F reshm an: A first-year undergraduate student. *F reshm an/new student orientation: Or ient at ion addressing the academic, social, emot ional, and intellectual issues in vo lve d in beginning college. May be a few hours or a few days in length; at some colleges, there is a fee. Full-tim e student (undergraduate): A student enr olled for 12 or mor e semester credits, 12 or mor e quarter credits, or 24 or mor e clock hours a week each term. Geographical residence (as adm ission factor): Special consideration in the admission process give n to students from a particular region, state, or country of residence. Grade-point average (academ ic high school GP A) : The sum of gr a d e points a student has earned in secondary school divided by the number of courses taken. The most common system of assigning numbers to grades counts four points for an A, three points for a B, t wo points for a C, one point for a D, and no points for an E or F. Unweighted G P A’ s assign the same we i gh t to each course. Weight ing give s students additional points for their grades in advanced or honors courses. Graduate student: A student who holds a bachelor’s or equivalent, and is taking courses at the post-baccalaureate level. *Health services: Free or low cost on-campus primary and preventive health care available to students. CDS Definitions Page 34 Common Data Set 2019-2020 High school diplom a or recognized equivalent: A document cer t if ying the successful complet ion of a prescribed secondary school program of studies, or the attainment of satisfactory scores on the Tests of General Educational Development ( GED) , or another state- specified examination. Hispanic or Latino: A person of Mexican, P uerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or or igin, regardless of race. Honors program : An y special program for ve r y able students offering the opportunity for educational enrichment, independent study, acceleration, or some combination of these. Independent study: Academic wo r k chosen or designed by the student wi t h the approval of the department concerned, under an instructor’s supervision, and usually undertaken outside of the regular classroom structure. In-state tuition: The tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. International student: Se e Nonresident alien. International student group: Student groups that f acilit at e cultural dialogue, support a d ive r s e campus, assist international students in acclimation and creating a social network. Internship: An y short-term, supervised wo r k experience usually related to a student’s maj or f ield, for wh i c h the student earns academic credit. The work can be full- or part-time, on- or off-campus, paid or unpaid. *Learning center: Center offering assistance through tutors, workshops, computer programs, or audiovisual equipment in reading, writing, math, and skills such as taking notes, managing time, taking tests. *Legal services: Free or low cost legal advice for a range of issues (personal and other). Liberal arts/career com bination: Program in wh i c h a student earns undergraduate degrees in t wo separate f ields, one in a liber al arts major and the other in a professional or specialized major, whether on campus or through cross‑registration. M aster's degree : An award that requires the successful complet ion of a program of study of generally one or t wo f ull-t ime equivalent academic years of wo r k beyond the bachelor's degree. So me of these degrees, such as those in Theology (M.Div., M.H.L./Rav) that we r e formerly classified as "first-professional", may require more than two full-time equivalent academic years of work. Minority affiliation (as adm ission factor): Special consideration in the admission process for member s of designated racial/ethnic minority groups. *M inority student center: Center wi t h programs, act ivit ies, and/or services intended to enhance the college experience of students of color. M odel Uni t ed Nations: A simulat ion act ivit y focusing on conf lict resolution, globalizat ion, and diplomacy. Assuming r oles as foreign ambassadors and “delegates,” students conduct research, e n ga ge in debate, draft resolutions, and may participate in a national Model UN conference. Native Haw aiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person hav ing origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. Nonresident alien: A person wh o is not a citizen or national of the Unit ed States and wh o is in t his country on a vis a or temporary basis and does not have the right to remain indefinitely. *On-cam pus day care: Licensed day care for students’ children (usually age 3 and up); usually for a fee. Open adm ission: Admission policy under wh i c h vir t ually all secondary school graduates or students wi t h GED equivalency diplomas are admitted without regard to academic record, test scores, or other qualifications. Other expenses (costs): Include average costs for clothing, laundry, entertainment, medical (if not a required fee), and furnishings. Out-of-state tuition: The t uit ion charged by institutions to those students wh o do not meet the institution’s or state’s residency requirements. Part-tim e student (undergraduate): A student enr olled for fewer than 12 credits per semester or quarter, or fewer than 24 clock hours a week each term. *Personal counseling: One-on-one or group counseling wi t h trained professionals for students wh o wa n t to explore personal, educational, or vocational issues. Post-baccalaureate certificate: An award that requires complet ion of an organized program of study requiring 18 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s; designed for persons wh o h a ve completed a baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of master. Post-m aster’s certificate: An award that requires complet ion of an organized program of study of 24 credit hours beyond the master’s degree but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. Postsecondary award, certificate, or diplom a: Includes the f ollowing three I P EDS definitions for postsecondary awards, certificates, and diplomas of varying durations and credit/contact/clock hour requirements: Less Than 1 Academ ic Year : Requires complet ion of an organized program of study at the postsecondary level (below the baccalaureate degree) in less than 1 academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) or in less than 900 clock hours by a student enr olled f ull- t ime. At Least 1 But Less Than 2 Academ ic Years: Requires complet ion of an organized program of study at the postsecondary level (below the baccalaureate degree) in at least 1 but less than 2 f ull-t ime equivalent academic years, or designed for complet ion in at least 30 but less than 60 credit hours, or in at least 900 but less than 1,800 clock hours. At Least 2 But Less Than 4 Academ ic Years: Requires complet ion of an organized program of study at the postsecondary level (below the baccalaureate degree) in at least 2 but less than 4 f ull-t ime equivalent academic years, or designed for complet ion in at least 60 but less than 120 credit hours, or in at least 1,800 but less than 3,600 clock hours. Private institution: An educational inst it ut ion controlled by a p r iva t e individual( s) or by a nongovernmental agency, usually supported primarily by other than public funds, and operated by other than publicly elected or appointed officials. Private for-profit institution: A p r iva t e inst it ut ion in wh i c h the individual( s) or agency in control receives compensation, other than wages, rent, or other expenses for the assumption of risk. CDS Definitions Page 35 Common Data Set 2019-2020 Private nonprofit institution: A p r iva t e inst it ut ion in wh i c h the individual( s) or agency in control receives no compensation, other than wages, rent, or other expenses for the assumption of r is k. These include both independent nonprofit schools and those af f iliat ed wi t h a religious organization. Proprietary institution: Se e Private for-profit institution. P ublic institution: An educational inst it ut ion whose programs and act ivit ies are operated by publicly elected or appointed school officials, and which is supported primarily by public funds. Quarter calendar system : A calendar system in wh i c h the academic year consists of three sessions called quarters of about 12 weeks each. The range may be from 10 to 15 weeks. There may be an additional quarter in the summer. Race/ethnicity: Category used to describe groups to wh i c h individuals belong, ident if y wi t h , or belong in the eyes of the communit y. The categories do not denote scientific definitions of anthropological origins. A person may be counted in only one group. Race/ethnicity unknown: Category used to classif y students or employees whose race/ethnicity is not known and whom institutions are unable to place in one of the specified racial/ethnic categories. Recognized Postsecondary Credential: Includes both T it le IV eligible degrees, certificates, and other recognized postsecondary credentials. An y credential that is received after complet ion of a program that is eligible for T it le IV federal student aid. Credentials that are awarded to recognize an individual’s attainment of measurable technical or industry/occupational skills necessary to obtain employment or advance wit hin an industry occupation. (Generally based on standards developed or endorsed by employer s or industry associations). Religious affiliation/com m itm ent (as adm ission factor): Special consideration give n in the admission process for af f iliat ion wi t h a certain church or faith/religion, commitment to a religious vocation, or observance of certain religious tenets/lifestyle. *Religious counseling: One-on-one or group counseling wi t h trained professionals for students wh o wa n t to explore r eligious problems or issues. *Rem edial services: Instructional courses designed for students deficient in the general competencies necessary for a regular postsecondary curriculum and educational setting. Required fees: Fix e d sum charged to students for it ems not covered by t uit ion and required of such a la r ge proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay is the exception. Do not include application fees or optional fees such as lab fees or parking fees. Resident alien or other eligible non-citizen: A person wh o is not a citizen or national of the Unit ed States and wh o has been admit t ed as a legal immigr ant for the purpose of obtaining permanent resident alien status (and wh o holds either an alien r egist r at ion card [ Fo r m I- 551 or I-151], a Temporary Resident Card [ Fo r m I-688], or an Arrival-Departure Record [ Fo r m I-94] wi t h a notation that c o n ve ys legal immigrant status, such as Section 207 Refugee, Section 208 Asylee, Conditional Entrant P arolee or Cuban-Haitian). Room and board (charges)—on cam pus: Assume double occupancy in institutional housing and 19 meals per week (or maximum meal plan). Secondary school record (as adm ission factor): Information maint ained by the secondary school that may include such things as the student’s high school transcript, class rank, GP A, and teacher and counselor recommendations. Sem ester calendar system : A calendar system that consists of t wo semesters during the academic year wi t h about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session. Student-designed m ajor: A program of study based on individual interests, designed with the assistance of an adviser. Study abroad: An y arrangement by wh i c h a student completes part of the college program studying in another country. Can be at a campus abroad or through a cooperative agreement with some other U.S. college or an institution of another country. *Sum m er session: A summer session is shorter than a regular semester and not considered part of the academic year. It is not the t hir d term of an inst it ut ion operating on a t r imest er system or the fourth term of an inst it ut ion operating on a quarter calendar system. The inst it ut ion may h a ve 2 or mor e sessions occurring in the summer months. So me schools, such as vocational and beauty schools, h a ve year- round classes with no separate summer session. Talent/ability (as adm ission factor): Special consideration give n to students wi t h demonstrated t alent / abilit ies in areas of interest to the institution (e.g., sports, the arts, languages, etc.). Teacher certification program : Program designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers in elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary schools. Transfer applicant: An individual wh o has f ulf illed the institution’s requirements to be considered for admission (including payment or waiving of the application fee, if any) and who has previously attended another college or university and earned college-level credit. Transfer student: A student entering the inst it ut ion for the first t ime but known to h a ve previously attended a postsecondary inst it ut ion at the same level (e.g., undergraduate). T he student may transfer with or without credit. Transportation (costs): Assume t wo round t r ips to student’s hometown per year for students in institutional housing or daily travel to and from your institution for commuter students. Trim ester calendar system : An academic year consisting of 3 terms of about 15 weeks each. Tuition: Amount of money charged to students for instructional services. Tuition may be charged per term, per course, or per credit. *Tutoring: May r a n ge from one-on-one tutoring in specif ic subjects to tutoring in an area such as mat h, reading, or wr it ing. Most tutors are college students; at some colleges, they are specially trained and certified. Unit: a standard of measurement representing hours of academic instruction (e.g., semester credit, quarter credit, clock hour). Undergraduate: A student enr olled in a four- or five-year bachelor’s degree program, an associate degree program, or a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate. *Veteran’s counseling: Helps veterans and t heir dependents obtain benefits for t heir selected program and provides certifications to the Veteran’s Administration. May also provide personal counseling on the transition from the military to a civilian life. *Visually im paired: An y person whose s igh t loss is not correctable and is suf f icient ly severe as to adversely affect educational performance. Volunteer wo r k (as adm ission factor): Special consideration give n to students for act ivit y done on a volunteer basis (e.g., tutoring, hospital care, working with the elderly or disabled) as a service to the community or the public in general. CDS Definitions Page 36 Common Data Set 2019-2020 Wait list: List of students who meet the admission requirements but will only be offered a place in the class if space becomes available. Weekend college: A program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends. White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. *Wom en’s center: Center wi t h programs, academic act ivit ies, and/or services intended to promote an understanding of the e vo lvin g roles of women. Work experience (as adm ission factor): Special consideration give n to students wh o h a ve been employed prior to application, whether for relevance to major, demonstration of employment-related skills, or as explanation of student’s academic and extracurricular record. Financial Aid Def initions External scholarships and grants: Scholarships and gr a n t s received from outside (private) sources that students bring wi t h them (e.g., Kiwanis, National Mer it scholarships). The inst it ut ion may process paperwork to receive the dollar s, but it has no r ole in det er mining the recipient or the dollar amount awarded. F inancial aid applicant: An y applicant wh o submit s any one of the inst it ut ionally required financial aid applications/forms, such as the FAFSA. Indebtedness: Aggr e ga t e dollar amount borrowed through any loan program (federal, state, subsidized, unsubsidized, private, etc.; excluding parent loans) while the student wa s enr olled at an institution. Student loans co-signed by a parent are assumed to be the responsibility of the student and should be included. Institutional scholarships and grants: Endowed scholarships, annual gif t s and t uit ion funded gr a n t s for wh i c h the inst it ut ion determines the recipient. F inancial need: As determined by your institution using the federal methodology and/or your institution's own standards. Need-based aid: College-funded or college-administered award from inst it ut ional, state, federal, or other sources for wh i c h a student must have financial need to qualify. This includes both institutional and non-institutional student aid (grants, jobs, and loans). Need-based scholarship or grant aid: Scholarships and gr a n t s from inst it ut ional, state, federal, or other sources for wh i c h a student must have financial need to qualify. Need-based self-help aid: Loans and jobs from inst it ut ional, state, federal, or other sources for wh i c h a student must demonstrate financial need to qualify. Non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: Scholarships and gr a n t s , gif t s , or merit-based aid from inst it ut ional, state, federal, or other sources (including unrestricted funds or gif t s and endowment income) awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement, mer it , or any other non-need-based reason. Wh e n reporting questions H1 and H2, non-need-based aid that is used to meet need should be counted as need-based aid. Note: Suggested order of precedence for counting non-need m oney as need-based: 1. Non-need institutional grants 2. Non-need tuition waivers 3. Non-need athletic awards 4. Non-need federal grants 5. Non-need state grants 6. Non-need outside grants 7. Non-need student loans 8. Non-need parent loans 9. Non-need work Non-need-based self-help aid: Loans and jobs from inst it ut ional, state, or other sources for wh i c h a student need not demonstrate financial need to qualify. Work study and em ploym ent: Federal and state wo r k study aid, and any employment packaged by your inst it ut ion in financial aid awards. CDS Definitions Page 37
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)44%
Percent who live off campus or commute21%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)33%
Percent who live off campus or commute66%
Percent of students age 25 and older13%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESDo tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?35%
Financial Aid
11 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
Federal$4,958,863
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,060,934
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$34,596,017
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,707,986
Total Scholarships/Grants$44,323,800
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$15,403,737
Federal Work-Study$333,256
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$428,548
Total Self-Help$16,165,541
Parent Loans$4,652,321
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$270,562
Athletic Awards$938,782
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,787
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,076,476
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$303,685
Total Scholarships/Grants$4,383,948
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,874,825
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$309,192
Total Self-Help$6,184,017
Parent Loans$3,613,522
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$14,050
Athletic Awards$161,802
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:66
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio12
based on ____ students2,829
and ____ faculty238