| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June, July, and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions, one of two weeks, one of six weeks, and two of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
engineering, aeronautical science, business administration |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
biblical studies, interdisciplinary studies, mathematics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.75 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
71% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
16:1 |
| Total faculty: |
183 men, 132 women, 315 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
58 men, 14 women, 72 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
160 men, 120 women, 280 total |
| Graduation rate: |
51% 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: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, weekend college, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offeref in accounting, applied engineering technology, applied science, Biblical studies, biology, business administration, chemistry, christian ministry, computer science, cross-cultural studies, design technology, economics, English, finance, history-political science, kinesiology, leadership, management, marketing, mathematics, physics, professional flight, psychology, and Spanish studies. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, vo-tech |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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business, computer science, education, engineering, technologies, Various |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Contemporary Music Program, Focus on the Family Institute |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Australia, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Applied Graphics
- Business Data Management/Computer Systems
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Aeronautical Science
- Aviation Technologies
- Biblical Studies
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Christian Ministry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Computer Science/Engineering
- Computer Science/Engineering Technology
- Computer Science/Mathematics
- Digital Writing
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- English
- English Language/Literature
- Finance
- Industrial Automation Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- Kinesiology
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Materials Joining Engineering
- Materials Joining Engineering Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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International Baccalaureate credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis following a review by the appropriate academic department. |
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