21%
Acceptance Rate
$65,178
Avg Cost (In-State)
$65,178
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
89.4%
Graduation Rate
2,544
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Decision)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Interview
Available
Essays: Common App personal essay required; optional supplemental essay available
Note: Interview strongly recommended but not 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
$38,325
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$46,145
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
52%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $43,717 | $51,267 | 60 |
| Political Science and Government. | $42,327 | $68,916 | 47 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $25,023 | $52,938 | 44 |
| Biology, General. | $32,747 | $63,133 | 40 |
| Area Studies. | $29,878 | $51,131 | 35 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $21,648 | $48,183 | 33 |
| Engineering, General. | $53,571 | $86,262 | 33 |
| Economics. | $71,559 | $88,067 | 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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