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OVERVIEW
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Florida International is a public university. Founded as an upper-level institution in 1965, it adopted a four-year undergraduate
program in 1981. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering,
Health Sciences, and Urban and Public Affairs, and the Schools of Architecture, Hospitality Management, and Journalism and Mass
Communication. Its 573-acre campus is located 10 miles from downtown Miami.
Web Site
www.fiu.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
40,974
Women
22,758 (55.5%)
Men
18,216 (44.5%)
Graduate Students
8,729
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
48% of 17,617 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.91
SAT Math
551 average
510-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
556 average
510-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
545 average
500-590 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24 average
22-26 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $23,408
Out-of-state: $35,807
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $6,556
Out-of-state: $18,955
Room and Board
$10,870
Average Percent of Need Met
20%
Average Freshman Award
$7,283
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$17,893
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,208
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 7% of classes
10-19 students: 16% of classes
20-29 students: 25% of classes
30-39 students: 17% of classes
40-49 students: 13% of classes
50-99 students: 16% of classes
Over 100 students: 6% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Miami Population
417,650
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Miami
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
54% of freshmen, 8% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Golden Panthers
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.8% Asian
12.9% Black/African-American
70.4% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
10.2% White
1.2% Unknown
International Students
5.2% from 144 countries
First-Year Students Returning
84.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
23.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
3
SAT or ACT
Required
July 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
History
Academic Electives
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component required
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
Not reported
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
11200 Southwest 8th Street
City, State, Zip
Miami, FL 33199
Phone
(305) 348-2363
Fax
(305) 348-3648
E-mail
admiss@fiu.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$30
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Not required
Other
Some programs require portfolio or
audition recommended for some
freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in
the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Important
Considered
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
Not Considered
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
48% of 17,617 applicants were admitted
Women
47% of 10,571 applicants were admitted
Men
48% of 7,046 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,144 (49%) of 8,380 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,314 (46%) of 5,007 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,830 (54%) of 3,373 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
551 average
510-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
24%
Score of 500 - 600
58%
Score of 400 - 500
15%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
556 average
510-600 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.91
3.75 and Above
66%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
2.00 - 2.49
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
24 average
22-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
25%
Score of 30 - 36
9%
Score of 500 - 600
60%
Score of 24 - 29
53%
Score of 400 - 500
12%
Score of 18 - 23
38%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
545 average
500-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
22%
Score of 500 - 600
60%
Score of 400 - 500
16%
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 21%
Top quarter: 49%
Top half: 86%
Bottom half: 14%
0%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $23,408
Out-of-state: $35,807
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $6,556
Out-of-state: $18,955
Room and Board
$10,870
Books and Supplies
$1,462
Other Expenses
$4,520
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
prepayment discount, deferred
payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Final deadline May 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 009635
Free
PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
3,271 (79.5%) of freshmen
Found to Have Need
3,271 (100.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
3,196 (97.7%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
243 (7.6%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
20%
Average Award
$7,283
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,095 (65.6%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,832
Need-Based
Self-Help
Merit-Based Gift
Merit-Based Gift
Financial Aid Applicants
18,131 (76.6%) of
undergraduates
Found to Have Need
17,925 (75.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
17,354 (96.8%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
1,865 (10.7%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
17%
Average Award
$8,086
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,400 (43.8%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,431
Received by 12,831 (73.9%) of
aid recipients, average amount
$5,813
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 2,594 (81.2%) of aid
recipients
Received by 10,611 (61.1%) of
aid recipients, average amount
$4,781
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 8,662 (49.9%) of aid
recipients
1,246 (30.3%) of freshmen had
no financial need and received
merit aid, average amount $1,080
Merit-Based Gift
1,815 (7.7%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $650
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PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
49%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$17,893
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic
scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication,
Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
1,905
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Social
Sciences, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
Engineering/Technologies
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
115
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Theater/Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Journalism/Publications
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
First-Generation College Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
714
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
First-Generation College Students, Veterans' Children, Veterans
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$3,905
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Art/Art Studies, General
Asian Studies/Civilization
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemistry, General
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Dietetics/Dietitian
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Studies
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Finance, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel
Administration, General
Information Technology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities
Management, General
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Psychology, General
Public Administration
Real Estate
Interior Design
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Statistics, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Women's Studies
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Psychology, Social sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education
program, Internships
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
1,208
Part-Time Faculty
1,047
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
88%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 7% of classes
10-19 students: 16% of classes
20-29 students: 25% of classes
30-39 students: 17% of classes
40-49 students: 13% of classes
50-99 students: 16% of classes
Over 100 students: 6% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
6,446,155
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Architecture, Master of Interior
Architecture, Master of Music, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Professional Master of Science, Master of
Science in Occupational Therapy, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Management Information Systems, Master of
Science in Taxation, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, International Master of Business Administration,
Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Science in Finance, Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts,
Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health, Master of International Business, Master of
Physician Assistant
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Adult Education
African Studies
Allopathic Medicine
Applied Behavior Analysis
Architecture
Art Education
English
English Education
English as a Second Language
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Multilingual and Multicultural Education
Museum Studies
Music
Music Education
Nursing--General
Art/Fine Arts
Asian Studies
Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Epidemiology
Finance and Banking
Foreign Languages Education
Forensic Sciences
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Physical Education
Physics
Biomedical Engineering
Biostatistics
Business Administration and Management--General
Chemistry
Geosciences
Health Promotion
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Higher Education
Political Science
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Public Affairs
Civil Engineering
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders
Communication--General
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Management
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Curriculum and Instruction
Developmental Psychology
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
History
Hospitality Management
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Information Science
Interior Design
International Affairs
International Business
International and Comparative Education
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Latin American Studies
Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
Mass Communication
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics
Public Health--General
Reading Education
Real Estate
Recreation and Park Management
Rehabilitation Counseling
Religion
School Psychology
Science Education
Social Sciences Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Statistics
Taxation
Telecommunications
Urban Education
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
Adult Education
Allopathic Medicine
Applied Behavior Analysis
Art Education
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biomedical Engineering
Biostatistics
Business Administration and Management--General
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Developmental Psychology
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English Education
English as a Second Language
Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Foreign Languages Education
Forensic Sciences
Geosciences
Health Promotion
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Higher Education
History
Human Resources Development
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Information Science
International Affairs
International Business
International and Comparative Education
Law
Management Information Systems
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Multilingual and Multicultural Education
Nursing--General
Nutrition
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Public Affairs
Public Health--General
Reading Education
Recreation and Park Management
Rehabilitation Counseling
School Psychology
Science Education
Social Sciences Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Urban Education
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Miami Population
417,650
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Miami
Environment
Very large city
Campus Size
582 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
6 mile(s) from campus in Miami
Nearest Bus Station
15 mile(s) from campus in Miami
Nearest Train Station
15 mile(s) from campus in Miami
Weather
Temperature
59.2 average low in January, 87.8
average high in September
Rain
131 rainy days per year
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student
apartments, fraternity/sorority housing
Students in College Housing
54% of freshmen, 8% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
92%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Golden Panthers
School Colors
Blue and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
x
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Football
Golf
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, football, golf, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball,
weight lifting
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, opera, radio station,
student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
40,974
Women
22,758 (55.5%)
Men
18,216 (44.5%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
25,645
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.8% Asian
12.9% Black/African-American
70.4% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
10.2% White
1.2% Unknown
International Students
5.2% from 144 countries
Average Age
23
All Graduate Students
8,729
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
84.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
23.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
45.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
54.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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