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Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Private nonprofit
Carnegie
A College or University that also has a small number of Master’s Degree programs
Setting
Large city
Applicants
1,320
Admits
990
First-time enrollment cohort
54
ACT: 16–21
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
881
881 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
30%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
67%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A College or University that also has a small number of Master’s Degree programs
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
N/A
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 small 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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Profile in progress
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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
67%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
30%
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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