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Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs
Setting
Large suburb
Applicants
1,843
Admits
1,153
Enrolled
589
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
589
589 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
35%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
65%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$10,088
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
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Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division II
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
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Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
65%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
35%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division II
Sources and data freshness
Verified Data- Legacy CLGS import
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