| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August, early and late January. |
| 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 September and February. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
English, psychology, political science |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
American studies, international studies, computer science |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
73% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
10:1 |
| Total faculty: |
53 men, 56 women, 109 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
31 men, 36 women, 67 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
14 men, 20 women, 34 total |
| Graduation rate: |
70% 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: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors are offered in some majors. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University) |
| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Five and six-year dual degree programs in engineering with Washington University and Va. Tech; articulation agreement with Monterey Institute of International Studies; Louis D. Rubin, Jr. Semester in Creative Writing |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication Studies
- Dance
- Economics
- English
- English/Creative Writing
- Environmental Studies
- Film/Photography
- French
- German
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Studies
- Mathematics
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Renewable Resources
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Women's Studies
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- placement for international baccalaureate
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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Dual enrollment credit and/or placement |
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