| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
24 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 37.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.6% | Hispanic |
| 55.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 36.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.7% | Hispanic |
| 57.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.1% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Campus size: |
150 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Richmond |
| Population of city/town: |
197,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Richmond. |
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| Institution offers housing: |
no |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
100% |
| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
983 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Center for the Deaf, Institute for Economic Development and Extended Studies, Center for Distance Education. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, Remedial chemistry. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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career/job search classes, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, TDD. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, television station |
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| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
27 |
| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Musical ensembles. |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic facilities: |
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soccer and softball fields, track |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country, diving, golf, handball, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Richmond (10 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Richmond (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Richmond (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
51% immediately |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
78% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Firms that most frequently hire graduates are Virginia Power, State of Virginia, Medical College of Virginia, City of Richmond, Henrico County, St. Mary's Hospital. |
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