00-01 Common Data Set
College Board's Common Data Set for 2000-01
(abridged)
Undergraduate Information
- General Information
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Name of College or University |
The Evergreen State College |
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Mailing Address |
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW |
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Olympia, WA 98505 |
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WWW Home Page Address |
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Main Phone |
(360) 866-6000 |
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Admissions Phone Number |
(360) 867-6170 |
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Admissions Fax Number |
(360) 867-6576 |
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Admissions E-mail Address |
admissions@evergreen.edu |
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College Nickname |
Evergreen |
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College Team Name |
Geoducks |
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Source of Institutional Control |
Public |
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Number of Years of Undergraduate Education |
Four years |
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Class of Institution |
Coeducational |
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Location of Institution |
Small City located 60 miles south of Seattle, |
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campus is 6 miles from downtown Olympia |
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Campus Environment |
Rural |
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Academic Year |
Quarter |
Do you offer mini-sessions during which students can complete a full term�s course for credit?
Yes m No l
Summer offerings
- Limited undergraduate course available
Extended class availability
- Extensive evening or early morning classes at the undergraduate level.
- Saturday classes available at the undergraduate level.
Degrees offered by your institution:
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Master of Environmental Studies
- Master in Public Administration
- Master in Teaching
Check the response that best describes your institution:
- Liberal arts college/college of arts and sciences
List any unique facilities available to undergraduate students at your institution:
Organic farm, 3,000-feet of waterfront property on the Puget Sound, 1,000 forested acres, Longhouse Education and Cultural Center.
Provide additional information about general characteristics of your institution not covered elsewhere.
Students participate in fully integrated programs that are team taught by faculty, rather than taking separate courses.
- Enrollment and Persistence
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Institutional Enrollment � Men and Women. Provide numbers of students for each of the following categories as of the institution�s official fall reporting date or as of October 15, 2000.
Full-time
Part-time
Men
Women
Men
Women
Undergraduates
Degree-seeking, first-time freshmen
217
254
7
5
Other first-year, degree-seeking
120
134
4
9
All other degree-seeking
1088
1557
145
167
Total degree seeking
1425
1945
156
181
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses
1
6
76
111
Total undergraduates
1426
1951
232
292
Graduates
Degree-seeking, first-time
29
36
16
18
All other degree-seeking
21
38
27
31
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses
0
0
5
3
Total graduate
50
74
48
52
Total all undergraduates: 3,901
Total all graduates: 224
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category. Provide numbers of undergraduate students for each of the following categories as of the institution�s official fall reporting date or as of October 15, 2000.
Degree-seeking first-time, first year
Degree-seeking undergraduates
Total undergraduates
Non-resident aliens
2
37
37
Black, non-Hispanic
8
161
172
American Indian or Alaskan Native
11
158
171
Asian or Pacific Islander
23
149
148
Hispanic
18
140
152
White, non-Hispanic
341
2466
2620
Race/ethnicity unknown
80
596
601
Total
483
3707
3901
Fall 2000 non-resident alien graduate enrollment: 5
Persistence
Number of degrees awarded by your institution from July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000:
Bachelor�s degrees: 1,202
Master�s degrees: 126
Graduation Rates
Report for the cohort of full-time, first-time bachelor�s degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered in fall 1994. Include in the cohort those who entered your institution during the summer term preceding fall 1994.
Six-year graduation rate for 1994 cohort: 52.5%
Retention Rates
Report for the cohort of all full-time, first-time bachelor�s degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered in fall 1999 (or the preceding summer term). The initial cohort may be adjusted for students who departed for the following reasons: deceased, permanently disables, armed forces, foreign aid service of the federal government or official church mission. No other adjustments to the initial cohort should be made.
For the cohort of all full-time bachelor�s degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered your institution as freshmen in fall 1999 (or the preceding summer term), what percentage was enrolled at your institution as of the date your institution calculates its official enrollment in fall 2000? 70%
Percentage of graduates of 4-year programs who typically continue their education within one year of receiving their bachelor�s degrees.
2% enter law school.
1% enter medical school.
3% enter MBA programs.
11% enter other graduate or professional programs.
- FIRST-TIME, FIRST-YEAR (FRESHMEN) ADMISSION
Applications
First-time, first-year (freshman) students. Provide the number of degree-seeking first-time, first-year students who applied, were admitted, and enrolled (full- or part-time) in fall 2000. Include early decision, early action, and students who began studies during summer in this cohort. Applicants should include only those students who fulfilled the requirements for consideration for admission (i.e. who completed actionable applications) and who have been notified of one of the following actions: admission, non-admission, placement on waiting list, or application withdrawn (by applicant or institution). Admitted applicants should include wait-listed students who were subsequently offered admission.
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594 |
Total first-time, first-year (freshmen) men who applied |
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859 |
Total first-time, first-year (freshmen) women who applied |
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503 |
Total first-time, first-year (freshmen) men admitted |
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766 |
Total first-time, first-year (freshmen) women admitted |
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217 |
Total full-time, first-time, first-year (freshmen) men who enrolled |
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7 |
Total part-time, first-time, first-year (freshmen) men who enrolled |
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254 |
Total full-time, first-time, first-year (freshmen) women who enrolled |
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5 |
Total part-time, first-time, first-year (freshmen) women who enrolled |
Freshman wait-listed students (students who met admission requirements but whose final admission was contingent on space availability). Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
Yes m No l
First-time, First-year (Freshmen) Admission Requirements
High school completion requirement.
Identify your high school completion requirement for degree-seeking entering students.
- High school diploma is required and GED is accepted.
If you have special requirements or advice for home-schooled applicants, please describe here:
Home-schooled applicants must satisfy the core subject requirements by providing a detailed transcript of their curriculum. Home-schooled applicants are encouraged to contact Admissions for guidelines.
Does you institution require or recommend a general college preparatory program for degree-seeking students?
- Yes, required.
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended. Specify the distribution of academic high school course units required and/or recommended of all or most degree-seeking students using Carnegie units (one unit equals one year of study or its equivalent).
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Units Required |
Units Recommended |
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Total academic units |
16 |
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English |
4 |
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Mathematics |
3 |
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Science |
2 |
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Of these, units that must be lab |
1 |
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Foreign language |
2 |
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Social studies |
3 |
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Fine/Performing Arts |
1 |
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Academic electives |
1 |
Please use the following lines to write a brief statement about how your admission decisions are reached. If your institution has an open admission policy but has specific admission criteria for certain groups of students or for certain programs, explain those qualifications here.
School achievement record, test scores, diversity factors, and an understanding of interdisciplinary study are all important.
Relative importance of each of the following academic and non-academic factors in your first-time, first-year degree-seeking (Freshmen) admission decisions.
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Very Important |
Important |
Considered |
Not Considered |
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Academic |
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Secondary school record |
l |
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Class rank |
l |
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Recommendation(s) |
l |
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Standardized test scores |
l |
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Essay |
l |
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Non-academic |
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Interview |
l |
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Extracurricular activities |
l |
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Talent/ability |
l |
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Character/personal qualities |
l |
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Alumni/ae relation |
l |
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Geographical residence |
l |
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State residency |
l |
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Religious affiliation/commitment |
l |
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Minority status |
l |
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Volunteer work |
l |
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Work experience |
l |
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Indicate your admission policies on interviews, auditions, portfolios and essays:
Essay recommended.
SAT and ACT Policies � Entrance Exams
Does your institution make use of SAT I, SAT II, or ACT scores in ADMISSION decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants? Yes l No m
If yes, indicate your institution�s policies for use in admission.
l SAT I or ACT test scores (no preference) are required.
In addition, does your institution use applicants� test scores for placement or counseling?
Yes m No l
Latest date by which SAT I or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission:
March 1
The Prueba de Evaluacion y Admision Universataria (the PAA and 3 SAT II tests) is required of applicants to the freshman class? Yes l No m
Freshmen Profile
Provide percentages of ALL degree-seeking full-time and part-time, first-time, first-year (freshman) students enrolled in fall 2000, including students who began studies during summer, international students/non-resident aliens, and students admitted under special arrangements.
Percent and number of first-time, first-year (freshman) students enrolled in fall 2000 who submitted national standardized (SAT/ACT) test scores. Include information for ALL enrolled, first-time, first-year (freshman) degree-seeking students who submitted test scores. Do not include partial test scores (e.g., mathematics scores but not verbal for a category of students) or combine other standardized test results (such as TOEFL) in this item. SAT scores should be
re-centered scores. The 25th percentile is the score that 25 percent scored at or below; the 75th percentile score is the one that 25 percent scored at or above.
Percent submitting SAT scores: 85%
Percent submitting ACT scores: 15%
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25th percentile |
75th percentile |
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SAT I Verbal |
540 |
640 |
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SAT I Math |
480 |
580 |
Percent of all enrolled, degree-seeking first-time, first-year (freshman) students who had high school GPAs within each of the following ranges (using 4.0 scale); report information only for those students from whom you collected high school GPA.
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62% |
Had GPA of 3.0 and higher |
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38% |
Had GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 |
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Had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99 |
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Had GPA below 1.0 |
Admission Policies and Procedures: Fall 2002
Application fee
Does you institution have an application fee? Yes l No m
Amount of application fee: $35.00 US
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need? Yes l No m
Indicate alternative formats in which your institution�s application is available:
- Online through college�s own web site.
Application closing date
Does your institution have an application closing date? Yes m No l
Application closing date (fall)? None
Priority date: March 1
Notification to applicants of admission decision sent:
On a rolling basis? Yes l No m beginning December 1
Reply policy for admitted applicants:
l Must reply by May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified thereafter.
Deadline for housing deposit: June 30
Amount of housing deposit: $250.00
Deferred admission: Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission? Yes m No l
Early admission of high school students: Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-year (freshman) students one year or more before high school graduation?
Yes m No l
Common application: Will you accept the Common Application distributed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals if submitted? Yes m No l
Is your college a member of the Common Application Group? Yes m No l
Early Decision and Early Action Plans
Early decision: Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year (freshman) applicants for fall enrollment? Yes m No l
Early action: Do you have a non-binding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college? Yes m No l
International Admission Policies
SAT/ACT policies for undergraduate international students:
l SAT I or ACT test scores (no preference) are considered if submitted.
Is TOEFL generally required of non-resident alien applicants? Yes l No m
What is the minimum score you require for unconditional admission?
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525 |
TOEFL � Paper (Range 200-677) |
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197 |
Computer (Range 0-300) |
What is the average TOEFL score of accepted applicants?
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552 |
TOEFL |
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212 |
Computer |
Does your institution recognize the Advanced Placement International English Language grade?
Yes m No l
Application fee for undergraduate international student: $35.00 US
Fall 2002 application closing date for undergraduate international students: March 1
Indicate the maximum number of credits that international undergraduate students may take during all summer sessions in a single academic year: 16 quarter hour units
Services available to international students
- International student adviser
- Special international student orientation program
- Housing during summer months for international students
Adult Student Admission Policies
Are the test policies for returning adult students the same as those described on page 7 of this document in the section called "SAT and ACT Policies?" Yes m No l
Please describe special admission policies for returning adult students:
Work and community service experience is considered for returning adults. For guidelines, please contact Admissions.
- Transfer Admission
Fall Applicants
Does your institution enroll transfer students? Yes l No m
Provide the number of students who applied, were admitted, and enrolled as degree-seeking transfer students in fall 2000.
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Applicants |
Admitted Applicants |
Enrolled Applicants |
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Total |
1864 |
1638 |
1027 |
Application for Admission
Indicate terms for which transfers may enroll:
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else apply as an entering freshman? Yes l No m
What is the minimum number of credits? 40 quarter hour units
Check all items required of transfer students to apply for admission:
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Required of all |
Recommended for all |
Recommended for some |
Required for some |
Not required |
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High school transcript(s) |
l |
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College transcript(s) |
l |
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Essay or personal statement |
l |
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Interview |
l |
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Standardized test scores |
l |
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) |
l |
If a minimum high school GPA is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale): (none)
If a minimum college GPA is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale): 2.0 GPA
List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a mark in the "Rolling admission" column.
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Priority date |
Closing date |
Notification date |
Reply date |
Rolling admission |
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Fall term |
March 1 |
April 1 |
May 1 |
8 |
Does an open admission policy apply to transfer students? Yes m No l
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission:
Admission decisions are based on a formula that combines GPA, credit earned, satisfactory completion of a variety of courses in the liberal arts and sciences, and diversity factors.
Transfer Credit Policies
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2.0 |
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit on a 4.0 scale |
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90 |
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution |
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135 |
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution |
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45 |
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor�s degree |
Transfer students entered your institution last year from which 2-year institutions:
South Puget Sound Community College, Tacoma Community College, Seattle Central Community College, Pierce College, Centralia College.
What special services does your institution offer to students transferring INTO your institution:
- Orientation
What services does your institution offer to those students transferring OUT OF your institution:
- College fairs/transfer recruitment on campus
Transfer students accepted at the following levels:
- First-semester freshman
- Second-semester freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
Percentage of transfer students entering your institution in fall 2000 at the following levels:
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Entered as first-semester freshman |
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19% |
Entered as second-semester freshman |
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36% |
Entered as sophomores |
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36% |
Entered as juniors |
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9% |
Entered as seniors |
Percentage of transfer students entering your institution in fall 2000 from 2-year and 4-year programs:
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57% |
Transferred from 2-year programs |
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43% |
Transferred from 4-year programs |
E. Academic Offerings and Policies
Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution.
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8 Independent study |
8 Student-designed major |
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8 Internships |
8 Study abroad |
Do you offer GED preparation? Yes m No l
Are you a GED test center? Yes m No l
Do you have a separate undergraduate honors college with different admission requirements and different academic offerings? Yes m No l
Academic Support Services
Identify the academic support services offered to students:
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8 Writing center |
8 Reduced course load |
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8 Learning center |
8 Study skills assistance |
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8 Tutoring |
Are academic support services offered to students in the evenings? Yes l No m
Computing on Campus
Are students required to have a personal or laptop computer? Yes m No l
Number of college-owned workstations available for general student use: 150
Location of workstations: Computer Center
Check off items that apply:
- Dorms wired for high speed internet connections
- Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network
- E-mail accounts provided to all students
- Commuter/off-campus students can connect to campus network
- Computer helpline available
- On-line library
- Discounted computer software for sale (on-campus bookstore)
- Student web hosting
Placement and Credit by Examination
Information should reflect policies affecting freshmen entering fall 2002.
Institutional/departmental examinations used for placement, counseling or credit:
Yes m No l
Maximum number of credits awarded for prior work and/or life experiences:
45 quarter hour units
Policy limiting hours of credit by examination that may be counted toward a bachelor�s degree:
135 quarter hour units by examination may be counted toward bachelor�s degree.
Credit and/or placement awarded for International Baccalaureate? Yes l No m
Placement awarded for SAT IIs? Yes m No l
College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Number of freshmen entering in fall 2000 who received placement and/or credit on the basis of AP Examinations: 48
- Sophomore standing available through AP examinations
Number of year-long AP courses (or equivalent combinations) required for sophomore standing: 6
Number of enrolled students who qualified for regular or conditional sophomore stand in fall 2000: 1
Column 1 and 3: Indicate the lowest AP grade (1-5) at which credit and/or placement is awarded.
Column 2: Indicate number of credit hours a student will receive for the grade specified in column 1.
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(1) Credit Grade |
(2) Credit Hours Awarded |
(3) Placement Grade |
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Art History |
3 |
8 |
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Art, Studio: Drawing |
3 |
8 |
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Art, Studio: General |
3 |
8 |
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Biology |
3 |
8 |
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Chemistry |
3 |
8 |
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Computer Science A |
3 |
8 |
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Computer Science AB |
3 |
8 |
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English, Language & Composition |
3 |
8 |
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English, Literature & Composition |
3 |
8 |
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Environmental Studies |
3 |
8 |
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French, Language |
3 |
8 |
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French, Literature |
3 |
8 |
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German, Language |
3 |
8 |
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Government & Politics, US |
3 |
8 |
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Government & Politics, Comparative |
3 |
8 |
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History, European |
3 |
8 |
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History, US |
3 |
8 |
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Human Geography |
3 |
8 |
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Latin, Literature |
3 |
8 |
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Latin, Vergil |
3 |
8 |
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Macroeconomics |
3 |
8 |
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Mathematics, Calculus AB |
3 |
8 |
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Mathematics, Calculus BC |
3 |
8 |
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Microeconomics |
3 |
8 |
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Music Theory |
3 |
8 |
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Physics B |
3 |
8 |
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Physics C, Electricity & Magnetism |
3 |
8 |
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Physics C, Mechanics |
3 |
8 |
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Psychology |
3 |
8 |
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Spanish, Language |
3 |
8 |
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Spanish, Literature |
3 |
8 |
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Statistics |
3 |
8 |
College Board College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Number of freshmen entering in fall 2000 who received credit on the basis of CLEP
examinations: 0
Number of total students entering in fall 2000 who received credit on the basis of CLEP examinations (including freshmen): 0
Indicate the minimum score at which credit is generally awarded. Score ranges are on a 20-80 scale of all examinations as of July 1, 2001, when CLEP will be solely a computer-based test (CBT). Indicate your policy for CLEP CBT in this list. The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends awarding credit for scores of 50 for all computer-based CLEP examinations.
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Examination |
Credit Granting Score |
Credit Hours Awarded |
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American Literature |
46 |
8 |
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Analyzing & Interpreting Literature |
49 |
8 |
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Composition, Freshman |
44 |
8 |
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English Composition |
8 |
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English Composition with Essay |
8 |
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English Literature |
46 |
8 |
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Humanities |
8 |
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Algebra |
46 |
8 |
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Algebra-Trigonometry |
45 |
8 |
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Biology |
46 |
8 |
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Chemistry |
47 |
8 |
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Calculus with Elem. Functions |
47 |
8 |
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College Mathematics |
8 |
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Natural Sciences |
8 |
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Trigonometry |
50 |
8 |
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French, Level 1 |
39 |
12 |
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French, Level 2 |
45 |
12 |
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German, Level 1 |
40 |
12 |
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German, Level 2 |
48 |
12 |
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Spanish, Level 1 |
41 |
12 |
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Spanish, Level 2 |
50 |
12 |
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American Government |
47 |
8 |
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Educational Psychology, Intro. to |
47 |
8 |
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United States History I |
45 |
8 |
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United States History II |
45 |
8 |
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Human Growth & Development |
45 |
8 |
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Macroeconomics, Principles of |
44 |
8 |
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Microeconomics, Principles of |
41 |
8 |
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Psychology, Introductory |
47 |
8 |
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Social Sciences & History |
8 |
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Sociology, Introductory |
47 |
8 |
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Western Civilization I |
46 |
8 |
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Western Civilization II |
47 |
8 |
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Accounting, Principles of |
47 |
8 |
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Business Law, Introductory |
51 |
8 |
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Information Systems & Computer App. |
52 |
8 |
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Management, Principles of |
46 |
8 |
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Marketing, Principles of |
50 |
8 |
F. Student Life
Percentages of first-time, first-year (freshman) students and all degree-seeking undergraduates enrolled in fall 2000 who fit the following categories:
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First-time, first-year (freshman) students |
Undergraduates |
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Percent who are from out-of-state (excluding international/non-resident aliens) |
45% |
24% |
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Percent of men who join fraternities |
0 |
0 |
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Percent of women who join sororities |
0 |
0 |
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Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing |
90% |
25% |
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Percent who live off campus or commute |
10% |
75% |
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Percent of students age 25 and older |
3% |
36% |
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Average age of full-time students |
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Average age of all students (full- and part-time) |
19 |
22 |
Percentages with minority background/international students