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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
Distant town
Applicants
3,351
Admits
2,428
Enrolled
712
SAT ERW: 422–520
SAT Math: 400–520
ACT: 15–19
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
712
712 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
29%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
69%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs
Cost and affordability
Verified DataTuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.
Average net price
$16,988
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
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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
NCAA Division I
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
69%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
29%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
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