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OVERVIEW
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Clemson, founded in 1889, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agricultural, Forestry, and Life
Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Public Affairs; Health, Education and Human Development; and
Engineering and Science. Its 1,400-acre campus is located in Clemson, 55 miles from Greenville-Spartanburg.
Web Site
www.clemson.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
16,931
Women
7,775 (45.9%)
Men
9,156 (54.1%)
Graduate Students
4,372
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
57% of 18,604 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
May 1
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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: $27,516
Out-of-state: $46,434
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $13,882
Out-of-state: $32,800
Room and Board
$8,718
Average Percent of Need Met
58%
Average Freshman Award
$12,640
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$30,213
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,101
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 16% of classes
10-19 students: 35% of classes
20-29 students: 14% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 10% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Clemson Population
14,089
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
98% of freshmen, 41% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Tiger/Tiger Cub
Sororities
48% of women participate
Fraternities
22% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian
6.3% Black/African-American
2.6% Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
84.2% White
2.7% Unknown
International Students
1.1% from 84 countries
First-Year Students Returning
92.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
59.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
45%
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
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
3
Social Studies
1
4
History
1
2
Academic Electives
1
4
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
April 30
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component required
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
Not reported
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
City, State, Zip
Clemson, SC 29634
Phone
(864) 656-2287
Fax
(864) 656-2464
E-mail
cuadmissions@clemson.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
May 1
Application Fee
$100
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not 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
Not Considered
Interview
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
State Residency
X
X
Geographic Residence
Relation with Alumnus
X
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
57% of 18,604 applicants were admitted
Women
66% of 8,573 applicants were admitted
Men
49% of 10,031 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,668 (34%) of 10,645 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,722 (30%) of 5,696 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,946 (39%) of 4,949 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
1,820
Students Accepting Wait List Position
883
Students Admitted From Wait List
4
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Not reported
Average GPA
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
3.75 and Above
82%
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
9%
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
5%
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
National Merit Scholar
1%
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: $27,516
Out-of-state: $46,434
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $13,882
Out-of-state: $32,800
Room and Board
$8,718
Books and Supplies
$1,308
Other Expenses
$3,608
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
FINAID@clemson.edu
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
On a rolling basis beginning April
1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 003425
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
2,785 (80.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Need
1,741 (62.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,717 (98.6%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
401 (23.4%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
58%
Average Award
$12,640
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,617 (94.2%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$10,670
Need-Based
Self-Help
Merit-Based Gift
Merit-Based Gift
Financial Aid Applicants
10,892 (63.6%) of
undergraduates
Found to Have Need
7,926 (46.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
7,624 (96.2%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
1,348 (17.7%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
52%
Average Award
$10,812
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,203 (70.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,915
Received by 6,367 (83.5%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$8,590
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,108 (64.5%) of aid
recipients
Received by 6,070 (79.6%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,721
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 3,994 (52.4%) of aid
recipients
943 (27.1%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $7,643
Merit-Based Gift
4,191 (24.5%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $5,280
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MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
49%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$30,213
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
Available
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, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International
Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences,
Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Agriculture, Military Science, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication,
Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities,
International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Applied Art and Design, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts, Art/Fine Arts
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Community Service, Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Leadership, Community Service
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Veterans, Members of Minorities, Local/State Students
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,362
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
African-American/Black Studies
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Teacher Education
Animal Genetics
Animal Sciences, General
Anthropology
Aquaculture
Architecture
Art/Art Studies, General
Biochemistry
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry, General
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Construction Management
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Finance, General
Food Science
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics,
Other
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Geology/Earth Science, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences,
Other
History, General
Horticultural Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related
Services, Other
Industrial Engineering
Industrial and Product Design
Information Science/Studies
Landscape Architecture
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Materials Engineering
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Packaging Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities
Management, General
Philosophy
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Rhetoric and Composition
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher
Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Sociology
Soil Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Sports Communication
Turf and Turfgrass Management
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Women's Studies
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Engineering, Biological/life sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships,
Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not 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
1,101
Part-Time Faculty
98
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
88%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 16% of classes
10-19 students: 35% of classes
20-29 students: 14% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 10% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
2,400,992
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
1250
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
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Biological Science, Master in Human Resource Development, Master of
Real Estate Development, Master of Science, Master of Architecture, Master of Agricultural Education, Master of Forest Resources,
Master of Business Administration, Master of City and Regional Planning, Master of Construction Science and Management, Master
of Landscape Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Education, Master of Professional
Accountancy, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Sciences--General
Animal Sciences
Applied Economics
Applied Mathematics
Applied Psychology
Aquaculture
Architecture
Counselor Education
Ecology
Economics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Marketing
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Middle School Education
Nursing--General
Art/Fine Arts
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences
English Education
Entomology
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Engineering
Nutrition
Operations Research
Physics
Plant Biology
Automotive Engineering
Bioengineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biophysics
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Evolutionary Biology
Plant Sciences
Public Administration
Reading Education
Real Estate
Biosystems Engineering
Business Administration and Management--General
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
Food Science and Technology
Forestry
Genetics
Recreation and Park Management
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Sciences Education
Civil Engineering
Communication--General
Community Health
Computational Sciences
Historic Preservation
History
Human Development
Human Resources Development
Sociology
Special Education
Statistics
Student Affairs
Computer Art and Design
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Management
Human Resources Management
Hydrogeology
Industrial/Management Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Travel and Tourism
Urban and Regional Planning
Veterinary Sciences
Writing
Counseling Psychology
Manufacturing Engineering
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
Agricultural Sciences--General
Animal Sciences
Applied Economics
Applied Mathematics
Aquaculture
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences
Automotive Engineering
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biophysics
Ecology
Economics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Electrical Engineering
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
Entomology
Environmental Design
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Evolutionary Biology
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nursing--General
Operations Research
Physics
Plant Biology
Plant Sciences
Psychology--General
Public Affairs
Biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
Food Science and Technology
Forestry
Genetics
Public Policy
Recreation and Park Management
Rhetoric
Social Sciences
Communication--General
Computational Sciences
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Higher Education
Human-Computer Interaction
Humanities
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Statistics
Travel and Tourism
Veterinary Sciences
Curriculum and Instruction
Industrial/Management Engineering
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Clemson Population
14,089
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment
Large town
Campus Size
1,400 acres
Weather
Temperature
30 average low in January, 85.5
average high in September
Rain
119 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
55 mile(s) from campus in
Greenville/Spartanburg
Nearest Bus Station
1 mile(s) from campus in
Clemson
Nearest Train Station
2 mile(s) from campus in
Clemson
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student
apartments, single student apartments, disabled student
housing, fraternity/sorority housing
Students in College Housing
98% of freshmen, 41% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
59%
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
Not offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Tiger/Tiger Cub
School Colors
Burnt orange and purple
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Cheerleading
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Tennis
x
Track And Field
Volleyball
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Golf
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
bowling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, riflery, rugby, sailing, softball,
ultimate Frisbee, weight lifting
Men's Club Sports
bowling, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, riflery, rugby, sailing,
ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, water polo
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,
music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony
orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
48% of women participate
Fraternities
22% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
16,931
Women
7,775 (45.9%)
Men
9,156 (54.1%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
16,050
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian
6.3% Black/African-American
2.6% Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
84.2% White
2.7% Unknown
International Students
1.1% from 84 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
4,372
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
92.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
59.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
79%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
83.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
45%
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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