Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers
Admissions
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Overview
- Applicants: 3,083
- Average HS GPA: 3.26
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
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GPA Breakdown
- 22% — 3.75 - 3.99
- 17% — 3.50 - 3.74
- 15% — 3.25 - 3.49
- 16% — 3.00 - 3.24
- 17% — 2.50 - 2.99
- 12% — 2.00 - 2.49
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)460 - 560SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)450 - 540ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)17 - 23
Academics
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Majors
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.Biology/Biological Sciences, General.BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.Accounting.Business Administration and Management, General.COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.Speech Communication and Rhetoric.COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.Computer and Information Sciences, General.EDUCATION.Early Childhood Education and Teaching.Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.Secondary Education and Teaching.Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other.Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.ENGINEERING.Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.English Language and Literature, General.FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.Arabic Language and Literature.HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.Athletic Training/Trainer.Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.HISTORY.History, General.HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence.LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.General Studies.Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.Mathematics, General.Statistics, General.MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.Gerontology.Systems Science and Theory.NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.Environmental Studies.PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.Philosophy.PHYSICAL SCIENCES.Chemistry, General.Geology/Earth Science, General.Physical Sciences.Physics, General.PSYCHOLOGY.Psychology, General.PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.Social Work.SOCIAL SCIENCES.Anthropology.Geography.Political Science and Government, General.Social Sciences, General.VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.Art/Art Studies, General.Commercial and Advertising Art.Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.Graphic Design.Music Technology. -
Degrees
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Certificate
- Doctoral/Professional
- Master's
- Post-Bachelor's certificate
- Post-Master's certificate
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Prominent Alumni
William Porter ('51)Founder of E*TRADE on-line brokerageCarlos Lucero ('61)Judge, 10th U.S. Circuit Court of AppealsCynthia Makris ('76)Internationally renowned Opera SingerBill Moyers ('39)Member of the Cowboy Aritist Hall of FameMarguerite Salazar ('75)President, Valley Wide Health ServicesJohn Salazar ('82)Former Congressman, Third District of ColoradoJohn Tooker ('66)Exec. V.P. and CEO American College of Physicians
Tuition & Aid
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Dates
Notification DateDec 1 -
Required Forms
- FAFSA
- State Aid
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Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition$7716Required Fees$3392Average Cost for Books and Supplies$1000Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of StudyNoBoard for Commuters$2250Transportation for Commuters$3400On-Campus Room and Board$10186 -
Available Aid
Financial Aid MethodologyFederalScholarships and Grants Need-Based- Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
- 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)- N/A
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 Enrollment4856Foreign Countries Represented29 -
Demographics
- Asian 1.22%
- African-American 11.73%
- Hispanic 4.08%
- Caucasian 75.53%
- Male 43%
- Female 57%
- Аre out of state 10
Campus Life
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Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus37%Help finding off-campus housingYesQuality of life rating 67/99First-Year Students living on campus68%Campus EnvironmentVillageFire safety ratingN/A -
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests RequiredYesInterview RequiredNo -
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations179Number of Honor Societies12Number of Social Sororities7 -
Sports
Athletic DivisionDivision IIMen's Sports (Crimson) (8)- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Crimson) (10)- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
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Student Services
HealthWomens CenterLGBT Support Groups: The Rainbow Alliance http://www.calu.edu/current-students/get-involved/clubs-and-organizations/rainbow-alliance/index.htmArmy ROTC Offered on-campus -
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
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
52%
Graduate in 6 years
54%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
- Alumni Network
- Alumni Services
- Classes
- Interest Inventory
- Internships
- Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
- Coop
- Experiential
- Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
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Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
N/A
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
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Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
N/A
Percent High Job Meaning
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Percent STEM
N/A
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
0/99
