89%
Acceptance Rate
$8,183
Avg Cost (In-State)
$25,307
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
53.8%
Graduation Rate
11,946
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$25
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for general 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
$32,960
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$39,067
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
54%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $29,553 | $49,834 | 167 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $31,568 | $43,872 | 146 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $73,229 | $78,951 | 145 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $62,813 | $85,742 | 82 |
| Marketing. | $33,191 | $63,115 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $63,674 | $94,024 | 77 |
| Psychology, General. | $26,250 | $45,637 | 74 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $41,888 | $51,592 | 73 |
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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