N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,416
Avg Cost (In-State)
$12,336
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
25.9%
Graduation Rate
1,451
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for standard admission
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
$38,952
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$45,937
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
26%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $34,750 | $52,517 | 65 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $88,137 | $97,309 | 51 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $39,271 | $57,821 | 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $41,352 | $53,566 | 45 |
| Psychology, General. | $27,483 | $43,926 | 27 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $26,461 | — | 22 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $21,630 | $45,868 | 18 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $62,375 | — |
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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