University overview
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Admissions
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Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Setting
Large suburb
Applicants
4,047
Admits
3,052
Enrolled
678
SAT ERW: 580–670
SAT Math: 540–650
ACT: 27–31
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
678
678 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
63%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
79%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Cost and affordability
Verified DataTuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.
Average net price
$19,458
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 Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
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
79%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
63%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division III
Sources and data freshness
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