82.6%
Acceptance Rate
$11,060
Avg Cost (In-State)
$21,750
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
32.7%
Graduation Rate
2,934
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
July 31
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$25
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement or essay may be required as part of the application
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
$30,064
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$38,262
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
33%
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. | $32,576 | $45,061 | 41 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $25,518 | $48,108 | 38 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | $29,618 | $40,050 | 37 |
| Biology, General. | $25,938 | $37,940 | 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $30,676 | $41,075 | 34 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $30,082 | $66,821 | 18 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | — | $63,129 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $33,586 | — |
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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