Admissions
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Overview
- Applicants: 5,240
- Average HS GPA: 3.4
- Acceptance Rate: 91%
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)480 - 560SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)460 - 540ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)17 - 22
Academics
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Majors
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.Biology, General.Biology/Biological Sciences, General.Exercise Physiology.Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.Accounting and Related Services.Accounting.Business Administration and Management, General.Business Administration, Management and Operations.Finance and Financial Management Services.Finance, General.International Business.International Business/Trade/Commerce.Marketing.Marketing/Marketing Management, General.COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.Advertising.Communication and Media Studies.Communication, General.Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Public Relations/Image Management.Radio and Television.Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.Computer and Information Sciences, General.Computer Science.Information Science/Studies.Information Technology.EDUCATION.Education, General.Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.English Language and Literature, General.FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Spanish Language and Literature.HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Athletic Training/Trainer.Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.Health and Medical Administrative Services.Health/Health Care Administration/Management.Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Pre-Nursing Studies.Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.HISTORY.History, General.History.HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.Homeland Security.LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.Legal Professions and Studies, Other.Legal Studies, General.Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).Pre-Law Studies.LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.General Studies.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.Mathematics, General.Mathematics.PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Kinesiology and Exercise Science.Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.Sports Studies.PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.Philosophy.PHYSICAL SCIENCES.Chemistry, General.Chemistry.PSYCHOLOGY.Psychology, General.PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.Human Services, General.Public Administration.Social Work.SOCIAL SCIENCES.Criminology.Political Science and Government, General.Political Science and Government.Sociology.THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.Theological and Ministerial Studies.Theology/Theological Studies.VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.Art/Art Studies, General.Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Fine and Studio Arts.Music, General.Music.Photography. -
Degrees
- Bachelor's
- Doctoral/Professional
- Doctoral/Research
- Master's
- Post-Master's certificate
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Prominent Alumni
Michell HicksPrincipal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from 2003 - presentJerry KiserRetired President and CEO of LA-Z-Boy IncorporatedFrances Owl-Smith1st female in Eastern Band of Cherokee to earn MDGerald AustinRetired NFL official (25 years and 3 Super Bowls) now working for ESPNClyde Simmons14-year NFL pro Defensive End, 2 Pro Bowl selections, 11th all-time in sackMark D. Martinappellate court judge, NC Court of AppealsTony Whitekey player in the exploration of the human genome
Tuition & Aid
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Dates
Notification DateOct 15 -
Required Forms
- FAFSA
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Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition$29700Required Fees$150Average Cost for Books and Supplies$1500Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of StudyNoBoard for CommutersN/ATransportation for Commuters$1834On-Campus Room and Board$11100 -
Available Aid
Financial Aid MethodologyFederalScholarships and Grants Need-Based- Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
- Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
- Need-Based Federal Pell
- Need-Based Private Scholarships
- Need-Based SEOG
- Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs- Direct PLUS Loans
- Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
- Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)- College/university loans from institutional funds
- Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)YesDirect LenderYes -
Financial Aid Rating
- Financial Aid Rating 73/99
Student Body
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Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment3483Foreign Countries Represented76 -
Demographics
- Asian 32.93%
- African-American 34.32%
- Hispanic 17.46%
- Caucasian 3.77%
- Male 39%
- Female 61%
- Аre out of state 20
Campus Life
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Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus32%Help finding off-campus housingNoQuality of life rating 70/99First-Year Students living on campusN/ACampus EnvironmentLarge UrbanFire safety rating60* -
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests RequiredNoInterview RequiredYes -
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations60Number of Honor Societies20Number of Social Sororities2 -
Sports
Athletic DivisionDivision IIMen's Sports (Crimson) (5)- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Women's Sports (Crimson) (7)- Basketball
- Crew Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
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Student Services
HealthArmy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: U.S. Army Cadet Command and Florida International University (FIU) Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Miami -
Sustainability
N/A
Green ratingN/A -
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/ -
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet NetworkYes% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet100
Careers
Graduation Rates
Career Services
- Classes
- Interest Inventory
- Internships
- Experiential
- Internship