11.5%
Acceptance Rate
$70,704
Avg Cost (In-State)
$70,704
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
93.4%
Graduation Rate
7,061
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 4
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision I) and January 4 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
3
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Available
Essays: Common App personal essay plus one supplemental essay from provided prompts (250 words)
Note: Optional alumni interview available; applicants to specific schools/programs may have additional requirements
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
$68,337
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$83,214
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
93%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $105,659 | $156,343 | 112 |
| Economics. | $75,125 | $123,809 | 96 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $54,079 | $77,998 | 87 |
| Biology, General. | $39,016 | $76,782 | 85 |
| Political Science and Government. | $67,713 | $78,180 | 50 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $17,154 | $41,365 | 43 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $56,504 | $79,571 | 41 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | $49,164 | $70,767 | 38 |
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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