| Screen last updated on: January 22, 2010 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in August, January, and February. |
| Calendar system: |
4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August and January. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
elementary education, business administration, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
philosophy, international studies |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.69 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
66% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
11:1 |
| Total faculty: |
38 men, 18 women, 56 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
22 men, 13 women, 35 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
13 men, 9 women, 22 total |
| Graduation rate: |
54% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in accounting/finance, agribusiness, Biblical/religious studies, journalism, marketing, performing arts, piano pedagogy, political science, sociological practice, sociology, and sport management. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Contemp Music Ctr (Martha's Vineyd), Summer Inst of Journalism (Washington, DC), Focus on Family(CO) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Australia;China;Costa Rica;Egypt;Guatemala;Russia;Uganda;United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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60% of the 2006 graduates had an international travel experience. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Liberal Arts
- Office Studies
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Athletic Training
- Biblical/Religious Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Christian Ministries
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- Graphic Design
- Health/Physical Education
- History
- Humanities
- International Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Natural/Mathematical Sciences
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Special Education
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP general
- credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
- placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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Up to 30 hours of credit by examination is accepted. |
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