41.3%
Acceptance Rate
$35,810
Avg Cost (In-State)
$35,810
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
69.3%
Graduation Rate
10,108
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 15
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$45
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay required (250-650 words)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $39,120 | $67,881 | 89 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | $25,878 | $59,909 | 84 |
| Political Science and Government. | $31,897 | $65,733 | 76 |
| Biology, General. | $28,696 | $60,923 | 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $79,646 | $94,136 | 55 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $81,074 | $80,094 | 37 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $30,733 | $61,316 | 36 |
| Psychology, General. | $18,934 | $59,069 | 31 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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