| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-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 July. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions, one of four weeks and one of eight weeks. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
accounting, biology, marketing |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
Latin American studies, Russian/East European studies |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
78% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
18:1 |
| Total faculty: |
1,124 men, 600 women, 1,724 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
847 men, 401 women, 1,248 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
229 men, 194 women, 423 total |
| Graduation rate: |
59% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| 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, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, weekend college, distance learning |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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engineering |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Adams State College (CO);Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AL);Alabama State University (AL);Arkansas State University (AR);Ball State University (IN);Bowie State University (MD);Bowling Green State University (OH);Bridgewater State College (MA);California State Polytechnic University--Pomona (CA);California State University--Bakersfield (CA);California State University--Chico (CA);California State University--East Bay (CA);California State University--Fresno (CA);California State University--Los Angeles (CA);California State University--Monterey Bay (CA);California State University--Northridge (CA);California State University--San Bernardino (CA);Cleveland State University (OH);College of New Jersey (NJ);East Central University (OK);Eastern Connecticut State University (CT);Eastern Illinois University (IL);Eastern New Mexico University (NM);Eastern Oregon University (OR);Ferris State University (MI);Florida International University (FL);Fort Hays State University (KS);Grambling State University (LA);Humboldt State University (CA);Idaho State University (ID);Illinois State University (IL);Indiana University-Purdue University--Fort Wayne (IN);Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis (IN);Iowa State University (IA);Jackson State University (MS);Kansas State University (KS);Keene State College (NH);Kent State University (OH);Louisiana Tech University (LA);Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MA);Mesa State College (CO);Michigan Technological University (MI);Minnesota State University--Mankato (MN);Minnesota State University--Moorhead (MN);Mississippi State University (MS);Missouri State University (MO);Montana State University (MT);Morehead State University (KY);Murray State University (KY);New College of Florida (FL);New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM);New Mexico State University (NM);North Carolina Central University (NC);North Carolina State University--Raleigh (NC);Northeastern Illinois University (IL);Northern Arizona University (AZ);Oklahoma State University (OK);Plymouth State University (NH);Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ);SUNY--Binghamton (NY);SUNY--Buffalo State College (NY);SUNY--Plattsburgh (NY);SUNY--Stony Brook (NY);San Jose State University (CA);Simon Fraser University (BC);Sonoma State University (CA);Southern University--New Orleans (LA);St. Mary's College of Maryland (MD);Suffolk University (MA);Towson University (MD);Tuskegee University (AL);University of Alabama (AL);University of Alaska--Anchorage (AK);University of Alaska--Fairbanks (AK);University of Alaska--Southeast (AK);University of Arizona (AZ);University of Calgary (AB);University of Colorado--Colorado Springs (CO);University of Connecticut (CT);University of Georgia (GA);University of Guam (GU);University of Hawaii--Hilo (HI);University of Hawaii--Manoa (HI);University of Idaho (ID);University of Louisville (KY);University of Maine--Farmington (ME);University of Maine--Presque Isle (ME);University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA);University of Massachusetts--Boston (MA);University of Minnesota--Morris (MN);University of Minnesota--Twin Cities (MN);University of Missouri--St. Louis (MO);University of Montana (MT);University of Nebraska--Kearney (NE);University of Nevada--Las Vegas (NV);University of Nevada--Reno (NV);University of New Hampshire (NH);University of New Mexico (NM);University of New Orleans (LA);University of North Carolina--Asheville (NC);University of North Carolina--Wilmington (NC);University of Northern Colorado (CO);University of Northern Iowa (IA);University of South Florida (FL);University of Southern Maine (ME);University of West Florida (FL);Wesleyan College (GA);Western State College of Colorado (CO);Westfield State College (MA);Wichita State University (KS);William Paterson University of New Jersey (NJ) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Australia;Austria;France;Germany;Ireland;Japan;Korea, South;Poland;Russia;Switzerland;United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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UK is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) consortium. Our membership in this consortium enlarges the exchange opportunities for UK students to 40 different countries at over 100 overseas institutions.
UK belongs to two other Education Abroad consortia, in addition to the ISEP exchange consortium:KIIS (Kentucky Institute for International Studies) and CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad).
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education/Communications/Leadership
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Architectural/Engineering Technology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Arts Administration
- Biology
- Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Communications
- Communications Disorders
- Computer Science
- Decision Science/Information Systems
- Dietetics
- Early Elementary Education
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language/International Economics
- Forestry
- French
- Geography
- Geological Sciences
- German
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management
- History
- Hospitality Management/Tourism
- Human Nutrition
- Integrated Strategic Communication
- Interdisciplinary Childhood Education
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Kinesiology
- Kinesiology Education
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Merchandising/Apparel/Textiles
- Middle School Education
- Mining Engineering
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Natural Resource Conservation/Management
- Nursing
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Plant/Soil Sciences
- Political Science
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Psychology
- Renewable Resources
- Russian/Eastern European Studies
- Secondary English Education
- Secondary Foreign Language Education
- Secondary Mathematics Education
- Secondary Science Education
- Secondary Social Studies Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education/Learning/Behavior Disorders
- Special Education/Moderate/Severe Disability
- Telecommunications
- Theatre
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Our freshman priority deadline for applications for fall semester is February 15. We continue to accept applications after this date as space allows.
The final deadline for application for fall semester is August 1 for all other students. However, we recommend applying by June 1 for best registration opportunities.
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