Main telephone: 212 998-1212
Web site: http://www.nyu.edu
President: John E. Sexton, Ph.D.
Vice President Enrollment Management & University Institutional
Research: Randall Deike
Admissions telephone: 212 998-4500
Admission FAX: 212 995-4902
Admissions e-mail: admissions@nyu.edu
Director of Financial Aid: Lynn Higinbotham
Financial aid telephone: 212 998-4444
Financial aid FAX: 212 995-4661
Financial aid e-mail: financial.aid@nyu.edu
International student contact telephone: 212 998-4500
Athletic Director: Christopher Bledsoe
Associate Director Athletics/Head Coach: Janice Quinn
ADMISSIONS
Requirements
Graduation from secondary school required; GED accepted. General
college-preparatory program required. 4 units of English, 3 units of
mathematics, 3 units of science, 2 units of foreign language, and 4 units of
history required. 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of science, and 3 units of
foreign language recommended. One of the following required: SAT
Reasoning and two SAT Subject Tests; ACT with writing; SAT Reasoning
and two AP exams; three SAT Subject Tests (one in literature/humanities, one
in math/science, and one in any non-language area); or three AP exams (one
in literature/humanities, one in math/science, and one in non-language area).
Specific unit requirements vary by program. Portfolio required of applicants
to the Tisch School of the Arts. Audition required of music, dance, and theatre
program applicants. HEOP for applicants not normally admissible. SAT
Reasoning or ACT required. SAT Subject required of some applicants. No
policy for SAT or ACT writing component. TOEFL required of international
applicants. Campus visit recommended. Admissions interview required of
some applicants. Off-campus interviews not available. Admission may be
deferred up to one year. Application fee $65 (may be waived in cases of
financial need), nonrefundable.
Basis for Candidate Selection
Academic:
Secondary school record, recommendations, standardized
test scores, and essay very important. Class rank important.
Nonacademic: Extracurricular activities and particular talent/ability very
important. Character/personal qualities, alumni/ae relationship, geographical residence, minority affiliation, volunteer
work, and work experience important.
Admissions Procedure
Normal sequence: Standardized test scores must be received by January 1.
Application deadline is January 1. Common application form accepted;
supplemental forms required. Notification of admission is sent by April 1.
Reply is required by May 1. $500 tuition deposit, nonrefundable. $300 room
deposit, nonrefundable. Freshmen may enter only in fall term. Admissions
process is need-blind.
Special programs: Early decision program. For fall 2009, 1,160 of 2,979 early
decision applicants were accepted. Early decision deadline is November 1.
Early action program.
Transfers: Transfer students are accepted. In fall 2009, 5,808 transfer
applications were received, 1,938 were accepted. Minimum 32 semester
hours required to apply as a transfer. Secondary school transcript, college
transcript, essay or personal statement, and statement of good standing from
prior institutions required; additional requirements vary. Lowest course grade
accepted is “C.” Transfer credit policies vary by school, college, and/or
program.
International Students: 1,598 degree-seeking undergraduate students
enrolled, 133 countries represented. Application deadline is January 1 for fall.
Learning Disabled Students: Essay required. SAT Subject recommended.
Support services available. Untimed standardized tests accepted. Lighter
course load and additional time to complete degree permitted.
Program/services serve 270 identified students.
New York University
NYU
70 Washington Square South
New York, New York 10012
Private university established in 1831 as a coed institution.
Full-time undergraduates: 7,929 Men, 12,352 Women.
Part-time undergraduates: 565 Men, 792 Women.
Graduate enrollment: 7,510 Men, 10,776 Women.
First-professional enrollment: 1,852 Men, 1,622 Women.
Total campus enrollment: 43,398.
FICE #2785, FAFSA #002785, SAT #2562, ACT #2838,
OPEID #278500.
Placement Options: Credit and placement may be granted through CEEB
Advanced Placement exams for scores of 4 or higher. Placement may be
granted for International Baccalaureate.
Freshman Class Profile
For fall 2009, 38% of 37,462 applicants were offered admission. 35% of
those accepted matriculated. 2,626 applicants were put on a waiting list.
Secondary school class rank of freshmen (fall 2009): 64% in the top half,
92% in the top quarter, 100% in the top half.
31% of freshmen submitted class rank.
Average secondary school GPA of freshmen (fall 2009): 3.6.
87% of accepted applicants submitted SAT Reasoning; 13% submitted ACT.
SAT Reasoning scores of freshmen (fall 2009):
Reading %
Math %
Writing %
700-800
31
37
33
600-699
51
48
51
500-599
17
14
15
400-499
1
1
1
100%
100%
100%
Range of SAT Reasoning scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2009):
Critical Reading: 610-710
Math: 600-720
ACT scores of freshmen (fall 2009):
Composite %
30-36
48
24-29
50
18-23
2
100%
Range of ACT scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2009):
Composite: 27-31
Student Body Characteristics
65% are from out of state. Average age of full-time undergraduates is 20.
Composition of student body (fall 2009):
Undergraduate
Freshman
International
7.5
11.1
Black
4.3
4.1
American Indian
0.3
0.6
Asian-American
20.2
21.3
Hispanic
7.7
7.5
White
45.8
42.4
Unreported
14.2
13.0
100.0%
100.0%
FINANCIAL
Expenses
Tuition (2010-11): $37,866 per year. Room & Board: $13,228. Required
fees: $2,179. Books/misc. expenses (school’s estimate): $1,950.
Financial Aid
FAFSA: Deadline is February 15. State aid form: Deadline is May 1.
Notification of awards is sent on a rolling basis. In 2009, the average aid
package of full-time undergraduates with financial need was $23,900;
$26,287 for full-time freshmen. School participates in Federal Work-Study
Program. 59% of 2009 graduates incurred an average debt of $33,487. Of
full-time undergraduates receiving need-based financial aid, an average of
64% of need was met.
515
-- New York University (NY) Scholarships and Grants
Need-based Federal Pell, SEOG, state, college/university, and private
scholarships/grants. Non-need-based academic merit scholarships/grants. In
2009, $162,486,433 in need-based scholarships/grants and $16,065,124 in
non-need-based scholarships/grants was awarded.
Loans
FFEL subsidized Stafford, FFEL unsubsidized Stafford, FFEL PLUS,
Perkins, and Federal Nursing loans. Deferred payment plan. In 2009,
$122,192,633 in need-based self-help aid was awarded, including
$116,603,991 in student loans.
Student Employment
20% of full-time undergraduates work on campus during school year.
Institutional employment. Students may expect to earn an average of $4,000 a
year. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities rated “excellent.”
ACADEMIC
Accreditation
Accredited by MSACS.
Instructional Faculty
Full-time: 1,384 men, 931 women; part-time: 1,365 men, 1,480 women.
Doctorates/Terminal
92%
Masters
1%
Bachelors
7%
FTE Student-Faculty ratio: 11 to 1.
100% of full-time faculty serve as academic advisors.
Degree Offerings
Associate: A.A., A.Appl.Sci. Baccalaureate: B.A., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.S.
Master’s: Exec.Global M.B.A., LL.M., M.A., M.B.A., M.F.A., M.Mus.,
M.Prof.Studies, M.Pub.Admin., M.Pub.Hlth., M.S., M.S.W., M.Urban Plan.
Doctoral: D.Arts, D.Phys.Ther., D.Psy., Ed.D., J.S.D., Ph.D. First
professional: D.D.S., J.D., M.D.
Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting, Actuarial Science, Africana Studies, American Literature,
Anthropology, Anthropology/Classical Civilization, Anthropology/
Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Psychological Studies, Art
History, Art Teacher Education, Asian/Pacific/American Studies,
Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration,
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Childhood/Special Education, Cinema
Studies,
Civil
Engineering,
Classical
Civilization,
Classical
Civilization/Anthropology, Classical Civilization/Hellenic Studies, Classics,
Classics/Art History, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature,
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Counseling Education, Culture/
Communication, Dance/Dance Education, Dental Health Education, Digital
Communications/Media, Dramatic Literature/Theater History/Cinema,
Dramatic Literature/Theatre/History/Cinema, Dramatic Writing, Early
Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, East Asian
Studies, Economics, Economics/Computer Science, Economics/
Mathematics, Education of the Speech/Language Impaired, Educational
Theatre, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, Engineering Physics,
English, English/American Literature, English American Literature, English
Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies,
European/Mediterranean Studies, Film/Television, Finance, Fine Arts,
Foreign Language Education, French, French Linguistics, Gender/Sexuality,
German, German Linguistics, Greek, Health Care Management, Hebrew
Language/Literature,
Hellenic
Studies,
History,
Hospitality
Administration/Management, Human Services, Humanities, Individualized
Studies, Information Systems, Information Systems Management,
International Business, International Relations, Italian, Italian/Linguistics,
Jewish History/Civilization, Language Mind, Latin, Latin American Studies,
Leadership Management, Liberal Arts/Sciences, Linguistics/Languages,
Linguistics/Spanish, Luso-Brazilian Language/Literature, Management/
Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education,
Mechanical Engineering, Media, Medieval/Renaissance Studies,
Metropolitan Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Greek
Language/Literature, Music (Business, Education, Merchandising/
Management, Performance, Performance/Instrumental/Piano/Vocal/Theory/
Composition, Technology, Theory/Composition), Near/Middle Eastern
Studies, Neural Science, Nursing, Nutrition/Food Studies, Organizational
Behavior Studies, Philosophy, Photography/Imaging, Physical Therapy
Assistant, Physics, Playwriting/Screenwriting, Politics, Psychology, Public
516
Administration, Radio Broadcasting, Real Estate, Recorded Music, Religious
Studies, Romance Languages, Russian, Science Education, Self-Designed
Major, Social/Cultural Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies Education,
Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education Teaching, Speech
Language Disabilities, Speech Language Pathology/Audiology, Sports
Management/Leisure Studies, Statistics/Operations Research, Studio Art,
Technical Writing, Theatre, Urban Design/Architectural Studies, Visual
Arts/Performing Arts.
Academic Requirements
Core curriculum required. Minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained.
Academic Programs
Many minors offered. Self-designed majors. Double majors. Dual degrees.
Independent study. Accelerated study. Honors program. Phi Beta Kappa.
Pass/fail grading option. Internships. Weekend College. Distance Learning.
Teacher certification programs. Graduate programs. Preprofessional
programs. Domestic exchange programs. Study abroad in many countries.
AFROTC at Manhattan Coll. NROTC and ROTC at Fordham U.
Facilities
Internet access. E-mail services/accounts. Computer equipment/network
access provided in residence halls, library, computer center/labs, student
center. Library of 5,770,100 titles, 108,454 current serials, 5,592,987
microforms, 2,589,335 audiovisuals, 584,918 e-books. Archives. Rare books
and manuscripts. School is a member of library consortium.
Academic Experience
91% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. 85% of freshmen graduate
within six years. The most popular majors among recent graduates were
business/marketing, social sciences, and visual/performing arts. 34% of
graduates pursue further study within one year. 70% of graduates are
employed in major field within six months.
Guidance Facilities/Student Services
Many career, counseling, international, LD, and handicapped student
services. 95% of campus is accessible to the physically handicapped.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Intercollegiate basketball, cross-country, diving, fencing, golf, soccer,
swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor), volleyball, wrestling for
men. Intercollegiate basketball, cross-country, diving, fencing, golf, soccer,
swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor), volleyball for women.
Many men’s and women’s club and intramural/recreational sports. Member
of NCAA, ECAC, Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, University
Athletic Association.
Student Activities and Organizations
Student government, newspaper (Washington Square News), literary
magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station. Many religious,
minority, and international student groups. Music, theatre, political, service,
and special-interest groups. A total of 454 registered organizations. 17
fraternities; 10 sororities. 2% of men join a fraternity and 2% of women join a
sorority.
GENERAL
Housing
Students may live on or off campus. Coed dormitories, student apartments;
sorority, fraternity, disabled-student, wellness, theme, substance-free,
first-year experience, sophomore experience, Living Learning, and coed
housing. 51% of all undergraduates (87% of all freshmen) live in
school-owned/-operated/-affiliated housing.
Regulations and Policies
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age; additional restrictions
apply. Class attendance policies set by individual instructors. Hazing
prohibited. All students may have cars on campus.
Environment/Transportation
Urban campus in New York City (population: 8,391,881). Served by air, bus,
and train. School operates transportation to residence halls, campus facilities,
and sports/entertainment complex. Public transportation serves campus.
Calendar
Semester system; classes begin in early September. Up to five summer
sessions of three to 12 weeks each. Orientation for new students held between
June and early September.
Main telephone: 240 895-2000, 800 492-7181
Main FAX: 240 895-4462
Web site: http://www.smcm.edu
Acting President: Larry Vote, M.M.
Director of Admissions: Richard Edgar, B.A.
Admissions telephone: 240 895-5000, FAX: 240 895-5001
Admissions e-mail: admissions@smcm.edu
Director of Financial Aid: Tim Wolfe, M.A.
Financial aid telephone: 240 895-3000, FAX: 240 895-4959
Financial aid e-mail: finaid@smcm.edu
International Student Contact: Director of Admissions
International student contact e-mail: admissions@smcm.edu
Director of Athletics and Recreation: Scott Devine
SWA: Barb Bausch
ADMISSIONS
Requirements
Graduation from secondary school required; GED accepted. General
college-preparatory program required. 4 units of English, 3 units of
mathematics, 3 units of science (including 2 units of lab), 2 units of
foreign language, 2 units of social studies, 1 unit of history, and 3 units of
academic electives required. 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of foreign
language, and 2 units of history recommended. SAT Reasoning required;
ACT may be substituted. No policy for SAT or ACT writing component.
TOEFL required of international applicants. Campus visit recommended.
Admissions interview recommended. Off-campus interviews not
available. Application fee $50 (may be waived in cases of financial need),
nonrefundable.
Basis for Candidate Selection
Academic:
Secondary school record very important. Recommendations, standardized test scores, and essay important. Class
rank considered.
Nonacademic: Extracurricular activities, particular talent/ability, and
volunteer work important. Interview, alumni/ae relationship, geographical residence, state residence, minority
affiliation, and work experience considered.
Admissions Procedure
Normal sequence: SAT Reasoning or ACT scores must be received by
February 15. Visit for interview by December. Application deadline is
January 1. Notification of admission is sent by April 1. Reply is required
by May 1 or within two weeks if notified thereafter. $300 tuition deposit,
nonrefundable. $200 room deposit, nonrefundable. 3% of freshmen enter
in terms other than fall. Admissions process is need-blind.
Special programs: Early decision program. For fall 2009, 172 of 221 early
decision applicants were accepted. Early decision deadline is December 1.
Early admission program.
Transfers: Transfer students are accepted. In fall 2009, 174 transfer
applications were received, 129 were accepted. Application deadline is
February 1 for fall; November 1 for spring. Minimum 24 semester hours
required to apply as a transfer. College transcript and essay or personal
statement required; interview recommended; additional requirements
vary. Minimum 3.0 college GPA required. Lowest course grade accepted
is “C-.” Maximum number of transferable semester hours is 70 from
two-year schools; 90 from four-year schools. At least 38 semester hours
must be completed at the school to earn a bachelor’s degree.
International Students: 32 degree-seeking undergraduate students
enrolled. Minimum 550 TOEFL (250 computer-based) score required.
Application deadline is January 15 for fall; October 15 for spring.
Learning Disabled Students: Essay required; personal interview
recommended. Support services available. Untimed standardized tests
accepted. Lowest grade average accepted is “B.” Foreign language
requirements may be substituted. Lighter course load and additional time
to complete degree permitted. Program/services serve 54 identified
students.
Placement Options: Credit may be granted through CEEB Advanced
Placement exams for scores of 4 or higher. Credit may be granted for
CLEP general exams, CLEP subject exams, and International
Baccalaureate. Placement may be granted for challenge exams.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
18952 East Fisher Road
St. Mary’s City, Maryland 20686-3001
Public college established in 1840, became coed in 1965.
Full-time undergraduates: 828 Men, 1,122 Women.
Part-time undergraduates: 27 Men, 40 Women.
Graduate enrollment: 8 Men, 35 Women.
Total campus enrollment: 2,060.
FICE #2095, FAFSA #002095, SAT #5601, ACT #1736,
OPEID #209500.
Freshman Class Profile
For fall 2009, 57% of 2,411 applicants were offered admission. 35% of
those accepted matriculated. 206 applicants were put on a waiting list.
Secondary school class rank of freshmen (fall 2009):
Top tenth
47%
Top quarter
78%
Top half
95%
Bottom half
5%
Bottom quarter
1%
49% of freshmen submitted class rank.
Average secondary school GPA of freshmen (fall 2009): 3.78.
94% of accepted applicants submitted SAT Reasoning; 17% submitted ACT.
SAT Reasoning scores of freshmen (fall 2009):
Reading %
Math %
Writing %
700-800
23
7
14
600-699
45
51
48
500-599
25
30
29
400-499
6
11
8
300-399
1
1
1
100%
100%
100%
Range of SAT Reasoning scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2009):
Critical Reading: 580-690
Math: 550-650
ACT scores of freshmen (fall 2009):
English %
Math %
Composite %
30-36
36
17
23
24-29
39
63
54
18-23
23
19
22
12-17
2
1
1
100%
100%
100%
Range of ACT scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2009):
English: 23-30
Math: 23-28
Student Body Characteristics
19% are from out of state. Average age of full-time undergraduates is 20.
98% of undergraduates are degree-seeking.
Composition of student body (fall 2009):
Undergraduate
Freshman
International
1.6
2.0
Black
8.1
8.4
American Indian
1.1
1.2
Asian-American
3.7
4.1
Hispanic
4.3
3.3
White
77.2
77.9
Unreported
4.0
3.1
100.0%
100.0%
FINANCIAL
Expenses
Tuition (2010-11): $11,325 per year (state residents), $22,718
(out-of-state). Room: $5,745-$6,795. Board: $1,935-$4,790. Required
fees: $2,305. Books/misc. expenses (school’s estimate): $3,800. (Room
and board rates vary.)
Financial Aid
FAFSA: Deadline is March 1. Notification of awards begins April 1. In
2009, the average aid package of full-time undergraduates with financial
need was $6,500; $7,500 for full-time freshmen. 6% of students receiving
financial aid participated in Federal Work-Study Program. 70% of 2009
715
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland (MD) graduates incurred an average debt of $17,125. Of full-time
undergraduates receiving need-based financial aid, an average of 62% of
need was met.
Scholarships and Grants
Need-based Federal Pell, SEOG, state, college/university, and private scholarships/grants. Non-need-based academic merit, creative arts/performance, and
special characteristics scholarships/grants. Individual scholarship/grant packages range from $4,100 to $5,600 (undergraduates); $4,100 to $5,300 (freshmen). In 2009, $5,073,533 in need-based scholarships/grants and $3,123,776
in non-need-based scholarships/grants was awarded. 46% of all gift aid was
awarded to out-of-state students.
Loans
FFEL subsidized Stafford, FFEL unsubsidized Stafford, FFEL PLUS,
and Perkins loans. Tuition Management Systems. Individual loan
packages range from $4,500 to $5,500 (undergraduates); $2,625 to
$3,500 (freshmen). In 2009, $2,597,873 in need-based self-help aid was
awarded, including $2,538,573 in student loans.
Student Employment
20% of full-time undergraduates work on campus during school year.
Institutional employment. Students may expect to earn an average of $1,200 a
year. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities rated “good.”
ACADEMIC
Accreditation
Accredited by MSACS; professionally by NASM.
Instructional Faculty
Full-time: 76 men, 66 women; part-time: 42 men, 41 women.
Doctorates/Terminal
91%
Masters
8%
Bachelors
1%
FTE Student-Faculty ratio: 12 to 1.
81% of full-time faculty serve as academic advisors.
Degree Offerings
Baccalaureate: B.A. Master’s: M.A.Teach.
Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Anthropology, Art/Art History, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, English, Foreign Languages/International Languages and Cultures, History, Human
Studies, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics,
Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy Studies, Religious Studies,
Sociology, Student-Designed Major, Theatre/Film/Media Studies.
Academic Requirements
Core curriculum required. Minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained.
Minimum 2.0 GPA required for graduation.
Academic Programs
Many minors offered. Self-designed majors. Double majors. Dual
degrees. Independent study. Honors program. Phi Beta Kappa. Pass/fail
grading option. Internships. Cooperative education program in computer
science. Teacher certification in early childhood, elementary, and
secondary education and in 14 specific subject areas. Graduate programs
offered. Preprofessional programs in law, medicine, veterinary science,
pharmacy, dentistry, and optometry. 3-2 engineering programs with St.
Mary’s Coll of Maryland and U of Maryland. Member of National
Student Exchange, Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association, and Council of
Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Washington Center Program. The George
Washington Semester (Washington, DC). Washington Internship
Institute. Study abroad in many countries.
Facilities
360 microcomputers available to all students. Internet access. E-mail
services/accounts. Computer equipment/network access provided in
residence halls, library, computer center/labs, student center. Library of
167,872 titles, 17,930 current serials, 40,602 microforms, 16,519
audiovisuals, 12,175 e-books. Archives. Special collections. Media
center with multimedia editing suites and classrooms. School is a member
716
of library consortium. Art gallery, electron microscope, marine research
vessel, freshwater and saltwater research facilities.
Academic Experience
91% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Average GPA of freshmen
after first year is 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. 79% of freshmen graduate within six years.
The most popular majors among recent graduates were English, biology, and
psychology. 33% of graduates pursue further study within one year. 80% of
graduates are employed in major field within one year.
Guidance Facilities/Student Services
Nonremedial tutoring. Placement service. Health service. Women’s
center. writing center. Career services include internships, career/job
search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resume
assistance, alumni network, interview training, graduate school
application assistance. Minority student, military, veteran student, older
student, birth control, career, personal, academic, and psychological
counseling. International student support services include special
counselors/advisors. LD student support services include note-taking
services, oral tests, tutors, tape recorders, extended time for tests, other
testing accommodations. Handicapped student services include
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for
hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, talking books.
93% of campus is accessible to the physically handicapped.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, sailing,
soccer, swimming, tennis for men. Intercollegiate basketball,
cross-country, field hockey, lacrosse, sailing, soccer, swimming, tennis,
volleyball for women. Men’s club cheerleading, crew, cross-country,
equestrian sports, fencing, rock climbing, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee,
water polo. Women’s club cheerleading, crew, cross-country, equestrian
sports, fencing, rock climbing, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, water
polo. Intramural/recreational aikido, basketball, billiards, capture the flag,
cricket, cycling, dance, dodgeball, fencing, flag football, floor hockey,
golf, indoor soccer, inner-tube water polo, kickball, rock climbing,
softball, volleyball. 38% of students participate in intercollegiate sports.
45% of students participate in intramural sports. Member of Capital
Athletic Conference (Division III).
Student Activities and Organizations
Student government, newspaper (The Point News, published twice per
week), literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station. Nine
honor societies. Many religious, minority, and international student
groups. Music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups. A
total of 97 registered organizations. No social fraternities or sororities.
GENERAL
Housing
Students may live on or off campus. Coed, women’s, men’s dormitories;
student apartments; disabled-student, suite--style, special-interest, and
Living Learning housing. Townhouses. 85% of all undergraduates (96%
of all freshmen) live in school-owned/-operated/-affiliated housing.
Regulations and Policies
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age; additional
restrictions apply. Class attendance policies set by individual instructors.
Hazing prohibited. All students may have cars on campus; 60% of
students have cars.
Environment/Transportation
319-acre campus in St. Mary’s City (population: 1,500), 70 miles from
Washington, DC. Airport, bus, and train serve Washington, DC.
Calendar
Semester system; classes begin in early September and late January. Three
summer sessions, one of three weeks, one of six weeks, and one of 10
weeks. Orientation for new students held in August and January.
Main telephone: 215 898-5000
Main FAX: 215 898-5756
Web site: http://www.upenn.edu
President: Amy Gutmann, Ph.D.
Dean of Admissions: Eric Furda, M.Ed.
Admissions telephone: 215 898-7507, FAX: 215 898-9670
Admissions e-mail: info@admissions.upenn.edu
Director of Financial Aid: William Schilling
Financial aid telephone: 215 898-1988, FAX: 215 573-5428
Financial aid e-mail: sfsmail@sfs.upenn.edu
Director of Transfer and International Admissions:
Elisabeth O’Connell
International student contact e-mail: lizo@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu
Athletic Director: Steve Bilsky
Director of Women’s Athletics: Mary DiStanislao
ADMISSIONS
Requirements
General college-preparatory program recommended. 4 units of English, 4
units of mathematics, 3 units of lab science, 4 units of foreign language, 2
units of social studies, and 3 units of history recommended. Rigorous,
well-rounded academic preparation recommended. SAT Reasoning or
ACT required. SAT Subject (two tests in different subjects, preferably
related to applicant’s proposed field of study) required if SAT Reasoning
is submitted. The SAT or ACT writing component used for admission and
as a validity check on the application essay. TOEFL required of some
international applicants. Campus visit recommended. Off-campus
interview may be arranged with an admissions or alumni representative.
Admission may be deferred up to one year. Application fee $75 (may be
waived in cases of financial need), nonrefundable.
Basis for Candidate Selection
Academic:
Secondary school record, recommendations, and essay
very important. Class rank and standardized test scores
considered.
Nonacademic: Character/personal qualities very important. Extracurricular activities and work experience important. Interview, particular talent/ability, alumni/ae relationship,
geographical residence, minority affiliation, and volunteer work considered.
Admissions Procedure
Normal sequence: Standardized test scores must be received by January 1.
Application deadline is January 1. Common application form accepted;
supplemental forms required. Notification of admission is sent by April 1.
$400 tuition deposit, nonrefundable. $200 room deposit. Freshmen may
enter only in fall term. Admissions process is need-blind.
Special programs: Early decision program. For fall 2009, 1,149 of 3,663
early decision applicants were accepted. Early decision deadline is
November 1. Early admission program.
Transfers: Transfer students are accepted. In fall 2009, 1,878 transfer
applications were received, 366 were accepted. Application deadline is
March 15 for fall. Minimum 16 semester hours required to apply as a
transfer. Secondary school transcript, college transcript, essay or personal
statement, standardized test scores, and statement of good standing from
prior institutions required. Lowest course grade accepted is “C.”
Maximum number of transferable semester hours is 16. At least 16
semester hours must be completed at the school to earn a bachelor’s
degree.
International Students: 1,008 degree-seeking undergraduate students
enrolled, 99 countries represented. Minimum 600 TOEFL (220
computer-based) score required. Application deadline is January 1 for
fall.
Learning Disabled Students: Essay required; documentation of disability
required at matriculation. Support services available. Untimed
standardized tests accepted. Program/services serve 222 identified
students.
Placement Options: Credit and placement may be granted through CEEB
Advanced Placement exams for scores of 5. Credit and placement may be
granted for challenge exams.
Pennsylvania, University of
University of Pennsylvania
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Private university established in 1740, became coed in 1933.
Full-time undergraduates: 4,660 Men, 4,830 Women.
Part-time undergraduates: 136 Men, 142 Women.
Graduate enrollment: 4,535 Men, 5,008 Women.
Total campus enrollment: 19,311.
FICE #003378, FAFSA #003378, SAT #2926, PROFILE #2890,
ACT #3732, OPEID #00337800.
Freshman Class Profile
For fall 2009, 18% of 22,808 applicants were offered admission. 61% of
those accepted matriculated. 2,938 applicants were put on a waiting list.
Secondary school class rank of freshmen (fall 2009): 96% in the top tenth,
99% in the top quarter, 100% in the top half.
100% of freshmen submitted class rank.
Average secondary school GPA of freshmen (fall 2009): 3.9.
89% of accepted applicants submitted SAT Reasoning; 36% submitted ACT.
SAT Reasoning scores of freshmen (fall 2009):
Reading %
Math %
Writing %
700-800
58
70
65
600-699
36
27
31
500-599
6
3
4
100%
100%
100%
Range of SAT Reasoning scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2009):
Critical Reading: 660-750
Math: 690-780
ACT scores of freshmen (fall 2009):
English %
Math %
Composite %
30-36
78
80
76
24-29
22
18
23
18-23
0
2
1
100%
100%
100%
Range of ACT scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2009):
English: 30-35
Math: 30-35
Writing: 28-32
Student Body Characteristics
83% are from out of state. Average age of full-time undergraduates is 20.
100% of undergraduates are degree-seeking.
Composition of student body (fall 2009):
Undergraduate
Freshman
International
10.3
10.5
Black
8.0
7.7
American Indian
0.5
0.5
Asian-American
18.7
20.3
Hispanic
6.5
7.2
White
40.0
36.2
Unreported
16.0
17.6
100.0%
100.0%
FINANCIAL
Expenses
Tuition (2010-11): $36,208 per year. Room: $7,248. Board: $4,182.
Required fees: $4,306. Books/misc. expenses (school’s estimate): $3,856.
Financial Aid
FAFSA, school’s own aid form, CSS/PROFILE, and parents’ and
student’s most recently completed income tax returns: Priority filing date
is February 15. Divorced Parent’s statement and Business/Farm
supplement. Notification of awards begins April 1. In 2009, the average
aid package of full-time undergraduates with financial need was $33,060;
$33,773 for full-time freshmen. School participates in Federal
Work-Study Program. 41% of 2009 graduates incurred an average debt of
$17,787. Of full-time undergraduates receiving need-based financial aid,
100% of need was met.
Scholarships and Grants
Need-based Federal Pell, SEOG, state, college/university, minority status, and
private scholarships/grants. Non-need-based ROTC scholarships/grants. In
553
-- University of Pennsylvania (PA) 2009, $115,556,740 in need-based scholarships/grants and $5,619,567 in
non-need-based scholarships/grants was awarded.
Loans
FFEL subsidized Stafford, FFEL unsubsidized Stafford, FFEL PLUS,
Perkins, Federal Nursing, college/university, and private/alternative
loans. Institutional payment plan. Installment plan. Guaranteed tuition. In
2009, $18,391,849 in need-based self-help aid was awarded, including
$6,036,992 in student loans.
Student Employment
39% of full-time undergraduates work on campus during school year.
Institutional employment. Students may expect to earn an average of
$1,744 a year. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities rated
“excellent.”
ACADEMIC
Accreditation
Accredited by MSACS.
Instructional Faculty
Full-time: 902 men, 509 women; part-time: 469 men, 320 women.
Doctorates/Terminal
100%
FTE Student-Faculty ratio: 6 to 1.
Degree Offerings
Associate: A.A. Baccalaureate: B.A., B.Appl.Sci., B.F.A., B.S. Master’s:
A.M., L.C.M., LL.M., M.Arch., M.Bioethics, M.B.A., M.City Plan.,
M.Env.Studies, M.F.A., M.Governmental Admin., M.Land.Arch.,
M.Lib.Arts, M.Med.Physics, M.Phil., M.S., M.S.W. Doctoral: Ed.D.,
Ph.D., S.J.D. First professional: D.M.D., D.Vet.Med., J.D., M.D.
Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting, Actuarial Science, African Studies, Africana Studies, American
Civilization, Ancient History, Anthropology, Applied Science, Architecture,
Asian/Middle Eastern Studies, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological
Basis of Behavior, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biophysics,
Business/Public Policy, Chemical/Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry,
Cinema Studies, Classical Studies, Cognitive Sciences, Communication,
Comparative
Literature/Theory,
Computational
Biology,
Computer/Cognitive
Science,
Computer
Science/Engineering,
Computer/Telecommunications Engineering, Criminology, Decision
Processes, Design of the Environment, Design Theory, Digital Media Design,
Earth/Environmental Science, East Asian Area Studies, East Asian
Languages/Civilizations, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education,
English,
Entrepreneurial
Management,
Entrepreneurship,
Environmental/Risk Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental
Systems, Finance, Fine Arts, Folklore/Folklife, French, German, Global
Analysis, Health Care Management/Policy, Health/Societies, Hispanic
Studies, History, History of Art, History/Sociology of Science, Human
Resources Management, Humanistic Philosophy, Humanities, Individualized
Program, Individualized Studies, Information Systems, Insurance/Risk
Management, International Relations, International Studies, Italian Studies,
Jewish Studies, Latin American/Latino Studies, Legal Studies, Linguistics,
Logic/Information
and
Computation,
Management,
Management/Technology, Managing Electronic Commerce, Marketing,
Marketing Communication, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics,
Mechanical Engineering/Applied Mechanics, Multinational Management,
Music, Natural Sciences, Near Eastern Languages/Civilizations, Nursing,
Operations/Information Management, Organizational Management,
Philosophy, Philosophy/Politics/Economics, Philosophy/Science, Physics,
Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy Management, Real Estate,
Religious Studies, Retailing, Romance Languages, Russian,
Science/Technology/Society, Slavic Languages/Literature, Social Sciences,
Sociology, South Asia Regional Studies, Spanish, Statistics, Strategic
Management, Systems Science/Engineering, Theatre Arts, Transportation,
Urban Studies, Visual Studies, Women’s Studies.
Academic Requirements
Core curriculum required. Minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained.
Academic Programs
Many minors offered. Self-designed majors. Double majors. Dual
degrees. Independent study. Accelerated study. Honors program. Phi Beta
554
Kappa. Pass/fail grading option. Internships. Distance Learning. Teacher
certification programs. Graduate programs offered; qualified
undergraduates may take graduate-level classes. Preprofessional
programs. Many 2-2 programs. Member of the Quaker Consortium.
Washington Semester. Domestic exchange programs with many colleges
and universities. Study abroad in many countries. NROTC. AFROTC at
St. Joseph’s U. ROTC at Drexel U.
Facilities
1,800 microcomputers available to all students. Internet access. E-mail
services/accounts. Computer equipment/network access provided in
residence halls, library, computer center/labs, student center. Technical
support services. Library of 5,842,099 titles, 72,688 current serials,
4,168,493 microforms, 115,907 audiovisuals, 381,115 e-books.
Archives. Subject-specific libraries. School is a member of library
consortium.
Academic Experience
98% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Average GPA of
freshmen after first year is 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. 95% of freshmen graduate
within six years. The most popular majors among recent graduates were
finance, economics, and nursing. 20% of graduates pursue further study
immediately. 61% of graduates are employed in major field within six
months.
Guidance Facilities/Student Services
Remedial learning services. Nonremedial tutoring. Placement service.
Health service. Women’s center. Day care. Health insurance. Many career,
counseling, international, LD, and handicapped student services. 92% of
campus is accessible to the physically handicapped.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Intercollegiate baseball, basketball, crew, cross-country, diving, fencing,
football, golf, lacrosse, lightweight football, soccer, squash, swimming,
tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor), wrestling for men. Intercollegiate
basketball, crew, cross-country, diving, fencing, field hockey, golf,
gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track
and field (indoor/outdoor), volleyball for women. Many men’s and
women’s club and intramural/recreational sports. 15% of students
participate in intercollegiate sports. Member of NCAA (Division I), Ivy
Group (Football I-AA).
Student Activities and Organizations
Student government, newspaper (The Daily Pennsylvanian), literary
magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station. Nine honor
societies. Many religious, minority, and international student groups.
Music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups. A total of
350 registered organizations. 32 fraternities, 26 chapter houses; 14
sororities, eight chapter houses. 30% of men join a fraternity and 26% of
women join a sorority.
GENERAL
Housing
Students may live on or off campus. Coed dormitories, student
apartments; sorority, fraternity, married-student, and disabled-student
housing. 58% of all undergraduates (100% of all freshmen) live in
school-owned/-operated/-affiliated housing.
Regulations and Policies
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age; additional
restrictions apply. Class attendance policies set by individual instructors.
Honor code. Hazing prohibited. All students may have cars on campus.
Environment/Transportation
280-acre, urban campus in Philadelphia (population: 1,547,297). Served
by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation throughout campus
and to local off-campus areas. Public transportation serves campus.
Calendar
Semester system; classes begin in September and mid-January. Two
summer sessions of six weeks each. Orientation for new students held in
August.