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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 large number of Master’s Degree programs
Setting
Fringe rural
Applicants
1,168
Admits
608
Enrolled
189
SAT ERW: 420–540
SAT Math: 410–520
ACT: 16–22
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
189
189 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
16%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
48%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$9,943
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 large number of Master’s Degree programs
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
Not reported
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
48%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
16%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Special features
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Sources and data freshness
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