| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in early September, 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 September. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business, education, nursing |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
chemistry, economics, community health |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.02 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
85% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
154 men, 157 women, 311 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
99 men, 72 women, 171 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
75 men, 38 women, 113 total |
| Graduation rate: |
69% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.25 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, external degree program |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, 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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| Cooperative education programs: |
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business, education, engineering, health professions, natural science |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University), American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Contemporary Music Center, The Oregon Extension, Interim Exchange Program, Washington Journalism Ctr |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Asbury College (KY);George Fox University (OR);Gordon College (MA);Greenville College (IL);Houghton College (NY);Malone College (OH);Messiah College (PA);Seattle Pacific University (WA);Taylor University (IN);Trinity International University (IL);Westmont College (CA);Wheaton College (IL);;Asbury College (KY);George Fox University (OR);Gordon College (MA);Greenville College (IL);Houghton College (NY);Malone College (OH);Messiah College (PA);Seattle Pacific University (WA);Taylor University (IN);Trinity International University (IL);Westmont College (CA);Wheaton College (IL) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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ustralia;Austria;Belize;China;Costa Rica;Czech Republic;Egypt;France;Germany;Guatemala;Hong Kong;Hungary;Ireland;Israel;Italy;Japan;Kenya;Lithuania;New Zealand;Poland;Russia;South Africa;Spain;Thailand;Uganda;United Kingdom;Australia;Austria;Belize;China;Costa Rica;Czech Republic;Egypt;France;Germany;Guatemala;Hong Kong;Hungary;Ireland;Israel;Italy;Japan;Kenya;Lithuania;New Zealand;Poland;Russia;South Africa;Spain;Thailand;Uganda;United Kingdom |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus University of Minnesota--Twin Cities |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus University of St. Thomas |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Physics
- Architectural/Engineering Technology
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Biblical/Theological Studies
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Business
- Business Management
- Business/Political Science
- Chemistry
- Christian Ministries
- Communicating Studies
- Communication Arts/Literature Education
- Communication Studies
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Economics/Finance
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Science
- English Literature
- English Literature/Writing
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- French
- French Education
- Health Education
- Health Science
- Healthcare Administration
- History
- Human Resources Management
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Communications
- Music Education
- Music/Applied Performance
- Nursing
- Organizational Leadership
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Reconciliation Studies
- Renewable Resources
- Sacred Music
- Science Education 5-12
- Science Education 5-12/Chemistry
- Science Education 5-12/Life Science
- Science Education 5-12/Physics
- Social Studies Education 5-12
- Social Work
- Sociocultural Studies
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Theatre Arts
- Third World Studies
- Visual Arts Education
- Youth Ministry
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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