93.2%
Acceptance Rate
$8,965
Avg Cost (In-State)
$11,965
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
41%
Graduation Rate
4,600
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Required
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for general admission
Note: Minimum 2.5 GPA on college prep curriculum; official high school transcript required; ACT composite of 16 or SAT of 880 (ERW+Math) required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$40,158
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$45,235
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
53%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | $25,354 | $38,027 | 109 |
| Education, Other. | $27,729 | $36,481 | 73 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $30,860 | $45,308 | 68 |
| Social Work. | $26,873 | $41,566 | 66 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $28,911 | $50,246 | 66 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | $35,174 | $49,299 | 65 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $27,101 | $46,799 | 61 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $24,235 | $46,472 | 46 |
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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