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Boston University
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
The BU campus is practically indistinguishable from the city that surrounds it.
Acceptance
-2008 Statistics:
Freshman
Admission: 33,930 applied; 19,888 admitted; 4,163 enrolled Average high school GPA: 3.45
-Early Action/Decision:
NOVEMBER 1 Application deadline. All materials may be submitted online, including your high school transcripts, Early Decision Agreement,** and $75 non-refundable fee.
NOVEMBER 1 Deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to be received by the processors.*
DECEMBER 15 Admission decisions mailed and available online on students’ BU Web accounts.
JANUARY 15 Deadline for accepting Early Decision offers of admission and financial aid. Enrollment deposit due.
FEBRUARY 15 Deadline for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by the processors.*
-January 1st deadline for admission and FAFSA
-January 15th deadline for accepting early admission
-Deadlines:
DECEMBER 1 Application deadline for the Accelerated Medical Program, Accelerated Dental Program and New Jersey Medical Program.
DECEMBER 1 Application deadline for the Trustee Scholarship, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship and Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship.
JANUARY 1 Application deadline. All materials may be submitted online, including your high school transcripts and $75 non-refundable fee.
FEBRUARY 15 Deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by the processors.*
LATE-MARCH TO EARLY-APRIL Admission decisions mailed and available online on students’ BU Web accounts.
LATE MARCH TO EARLY APRIL Financial aid notifications mailed and available online on students’ BU Web accounts for admitted students who have met the Feb. 15 financial aid deadline.
MAY 1 Deadline for accepting BU offers of admission and financial aid. Enrollment deposit due.
-Ranking of Important Factors:
Average GPA: 3.45
-Requirements:
- Common Application:
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
- High School Transcript
- Senior Grades
- School Report Form
- Teacher Evaluation
- College/University Transcripts (if applicable)
- Essays
- Portfolios and Auditions (College of Fine Arts Only)
- Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants Only)
Applying
Options: electronic application, early admission, early decision, deferred entrance
Application fee: $75
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, 2 letters of recommendation
Required for some: interview, audition, portfolio
Recommended: minimum 3.0 GPA
Application deadlines: 1/1 (freshmen), 4/1 (transfers)
Early decision: 11/1
Notification: continuous until 4/15 (freshmen), 12/15 (early decision)
-Where my standardized test scores fit:
Category Middle 50% My score
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
ACT Composite
Test Scores
• SAT critical reading scores over 500 97%
• SAT math scores over 500 99%
• SAT writing scores over 500 98%
• ACT scores over 18 100%
• SAT critical reading scores over 600 67%
• SAT math scores over 600 75%
• SAT writing scores over 600 71%
• ACT scores over 24 93%
• SAT critical reading scores over 700 17%
• SAT math scores over 700 22%
• SAT writing scores over 700 17%
• ACT scores over 30 26%
-Test Score Application Requirements:
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
Academics
-Potential Majors: Majors and Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, First Professional, Post-Master's, Postbachelor's, and First Professional Certificates
Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
American Studies; Area Studies Related; Asian Studies (East); Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies Related; Latin American Studies; Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Animal Physiology; Biochemistry; Biological and Biomedical Sciences Related; Biology/Biological Sciences; Ecology; Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography; Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Finance; Hospitality Administration; Hotel/Motel Administration; International Business/Trade/Commerce; International Finance; Management Information Systems; Marketing Research; Marketing/Marketing Management; Operations Management; Organizational Behavior
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs
Communication/Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Journalism; Journalism Related; Mass Communication/Media; Public Relations/Image Management; Radio and Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science; Information Science/Studies
Education
Art Teacher Education; Bilingual and Multilingual Education; Chemistry Teacher Education; Drama and Dance Teacher Education; Education; Education (Specific Levels and Methods) Related; Elementary Education; English/Language Arts Teacher Education; Foreign Language Teacher Education; Kindergarten/Preschool Education; Mathematics Teacher Education; Music Teacher Education; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Science Teacher Education; Social Studies Teacher Education; Special Education; Special Education (Hearing Impaired); Speech and Theater Education
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biomedical/Medical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Engineering; Engineering Related; Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek; Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics; Foreign Languages and Literatures; French; German; Italian; Latin; Linguistics; Modern Greek; Russian; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Athletic Training; Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology; Communication Disorders; Dental Laboratory Technology; Health Science; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Pre-Dentistry Studies; Rehabilitation Therapy
History
History
Legal Professions And Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies; Mathematics and Computer Science; Neuroscience; Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Parks, Recreation and Leisure
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy; Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy; Astrophysics; Chemistry; Geology/Earth Science; Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Anthropology; Archeology; Economics; Geography; International Relations and Affairs; Political Science and Government; Social Sciences Related; Sociology; Urban Studies/Affairs
Visual And Performing Arts
Acting; Art History, Criticism and Conservation; Cinematography and Film/Video Production; Commercial and Advertising Art; Drawing; Music History, Literature, and Theory; Music Performance; Music Theory and Composition; Painting; Piano and Organ; Sculpture; Theater Design and Technology; Theater Literature, History and Criticism; Voice and Opera
-School Academic Strengths:
-Communications
-Management
-Biomedical Engineering
-Natural Sciences
-Psychology
-International Relations
-Fine Arts
-Special Programs:
-The school of Management, regarded as one of BU’s top colleges, offers a four year honors program and minors in law and hospitality administration.
-The University Professors Programs: begins with a two-year integrated core focusing on major authors and central themes of Western thought.
-also offers highly competitive seven- and eight year programs admitting qualified students simultaneously to the undergraduate program and the university’s medical or dental school
Academic Programs
Special study options: Accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, distance learning, double majors, English as a second language, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, student-designed majors, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (b), Navy (b), Air Force (b)
Unusual degree programs: 3-2 business administration; forestry; over 30 other programs
School Calendar: Semesters
-Size:
Undergraduate Student Population
18,733 undergraduate students, 59% women, 41% men, 1% transferred in, 3% African American, 13% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 7% Hispanic American, 0.3% Native American
-Teacher/Student Ratio: 14:1
Faculty:
Total: 2,499
Full-time: 60% full-time
-Percentage of classes taught by TA’s: 2%
-AP and Community College Course Articulation: As a new student at Boston University, you may be eligible for advanced credit based upon:
•College courses completed during high school or during the summer
•Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
•International Baccalaureate Examinations
•GCE Advanced-Level Examinations
•French Baccalaureate Examinations
•German Abitur Examinations
•Italian Maturita Examinations
•Swiss Maturity Examinations
*Most programs at Boston University award credit for test scores of 4 or 5 on most AP Examinations. For some programs and exams, credit is awarded for a score of 3. To receive Advanced Placement credit, official examination scores must be submitted to Boston University by the College Board. Boston University’s College Entrance Examination Board code is 3087.
*Students accepted into the Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical or Dental Programs and the New Jersey Medical School Seven-Year Program cannot receive advanced credit.
www.bu.edu/admissions/files/library/media/advanced_credit_guide.pdf
-Study Abroad/Exchange Programs:
-BU offers 44 study abroad programs, including internships. Field work, research, and language study and liberal arts programs
-marine science program at the Woods Hole Institute and the Semester at Sea
Finances
-Costs (2008-09)
Comprehensive Costs: $48,468 includes full-time tuition ($36,540), mandatory fees ($510), and room and board ($11,418). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to class time and degree level. Part-time tuition: $1142 per credit. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to class time, course load, and degree level
Required fees: $40 per term part-time
Room and board: College room only: $7420. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility
Payment plans: Tuition prepayment, installment
Waivers: Senior citizens and employees or children of employees
Optional-Financial Aid:
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2008, 7,654 applied for aid, 6,840 were judged to have need, 3,357 had their need fully met. 2,834 Federal Work-Study jobs (averaging $2282). 97 state and other part-time jobs (averaging $10,698)
In 2008, 1575 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 90%
Average financial aid package: $31,650
Average need-based loan: $6144
Average need-based gift aid: $20,982
Average non-need-based aid: $18,213
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $26,586
Financial aid deadline: 2/15
-Parent Involvement: This school is pretty expensive. They are willing to pay for any school I work hard to get into. They would prefer me to get as much financial aid as possible. I will also be applying for scholarships and what not. I really like the Girl’s Soccer team.
College Life
-Weather:
- Seaonal Climate
- Very Cold Winters
- Warm Summers
-Surrounding Town:
-practically indistinguishable from the city surrounding it
-not bucolic
-the streets are lined with trees
-Ideology:
-Religious Life: There are no obvious religious affiliations
-Greek Life:
-3 percent of the men and 5 percent of the women go Greek
-Housing:
-On-campus residence required for freshman year
Options: Coed, women-only, cooperative, disabled students, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
-three quarters live in campus housing which is guaranteed for four years
-Meals:
-flexible
-1/6 dining halls on campus is kosher
-also a food court with chains such as Burger King, Starbucks and D’Angelo’s
-Getting Home: Ticket costs home will not be cheap, thus, I won’t be able to fly back as forth as often. This doesn’t really bother me, I’m looking for a new experience and I’m not so sure how much I’m going to want to go home anyways.
-Getting Around: public transportation with in the town and on campus – just bullet what is there, common methods of transportation (subway, bicycle, carrier pigeons, etc.)
-Diversity: 1% transferred in, 3% African American, 13% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 7% Hispanic American, 0.3% Native American
I don’t mind being a minority, and the types of people there are definitely different from what I’m used too.
-Special Restrictions: Drinking in the Dorms is prohibited and state laws are strictly enforced
Other Activities:
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio and television station, choral group, marching band, performing and acappella groups, cultural organizations, service organizations, student government, residence hall associations, national fraternities, national sororities
Most popular organizations: Performing and acappella groups, cultural organizations, service organizations, student government, residence hall associations
Athletics
Member: NCAA, Division: All Division I
Scholarship sports
Basketball, crew, cross-country running, field hockey (w), ice hockey, lacrosse (w), soccer, softball (w), swimming and diving, tennis (w), track and field, wrestling (m)
Nonscholarship sports
Badminton (club), baseball (m-club), cheerleading (club), equestrian sports (club), fencing (club), golf, gymnastics (club), lacrosse (m-club), rugby (club), sailing (club), skiing (downhill) (club), tennis (m), ultimate Frisbee (club), volleyball (club), water polo (w-club)
Intramural sports
Basketball M/W, field hockey W, football M/W, ice hockey M, soccer M/W, softball M/W, swimming and diving M/W, table tennis M/W, tennis M/W, volleyball M/W
Intercollegiate sports
Badminton M(c)/W(c), baseball M(c), basketball M(s)/W(s), cheerleading M(c)/W(c), crew M(s)/W(s), cross-country running M(s)/W(s), equestrian sports M(c)/W(c), fencing M(c)/W(c), field hockey W(s), golf M/W, gymnastics M(c)/W(c), ice hockey M(s)/W(s), lacrosse M(c)/W(s), rugby M(c)/W(c), sailing M(c)/W(c), skiing (downhill) M(c)/W(c), soccer M(s)/W(s), softball W(s), swimming and diving M(s)/W(s), tennis M/W(s), track and field M(s)/W(s), ultimate Frisbee M(c)/W(c), volleyball M(c)/W(c), water polo W(c), wrestling M(s)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
The BU campus is practically indistinguishable from the city that surrounds it.
Acceptance
-2008 Statistics:
Freshman
Admission: 33,930 applied; 19,888 admitted; 4,163 enrolled Average high school GPA: 3.45
-Early Action/Decision:
NOVEMBER 1 Application deadline. All materials may be submitted online, including your high school transcripts, Early Decision Agreement,** and $75 non-refundable fee.
NOVEMBER 1 Deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to be received by the processors.*
DECEMBER 15 Admission decisions mailed and available online on students’ BU Web accounts.
JANUARY 15 Deadline for accepting Early Decision offers of admission and financial aid. Enrollment deposit due.
FEBRUARY 15 Deadline for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by the processors.*
-January 1st deadline for admission and FAFSA
-January 15th deadline for accepting early admission
-Deadlines:
DECEMBER 1 Application deadline for the Accelerated Medical Program, Accelerated Dental Program and New Jersey Medical Program.
DECEMBER 1 Application deadline for the Trustee Scholarship, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship and Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship.
JANUARY 1 Application deadline. All materials may be submitted online, including your high school transcripts and $75 non-refundable fee.
FEBRUARY 15 Deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by the processors.*
LATE-MARCH TO EARLY-APRIL Admission decisions mailed and available online on students’ BU Web accounts.
LATE MARCH TO EARLY APRIL Financial aid notifications mailed and available online on students’ BU Web accounts for admitted students who have met the Feb. 15 financial aid deadline.
MAY 1 Deadline for accepting BU offers of admission and financial aid. Enrollment deposit due.
-Ranking of Important Factors:
Average GPA: 3.45
-Requirements:
- Common Application:
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
- High School Transcript
- Senior Grades
- School Report Form
- Teacher Evaluation
- College/University Transcripts (if applicable)
- Essays
- Portfolios and Auditions (College of Fine Arts Only)
- Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants Only)
Applying
Options: electronic application, early admission, early decision, deferred entrance
Application fee: $75
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, 2 letters of recommendation
Required for some: interview, audition, portfolio
Recommended: minimum 3.0 GPA
Application deadlines: 1/1 (freshmen), 4/1 (transfers)
Early decision: 11/1
Notification: continuous until 4/15 (freshmen), 12/15 (early decision)
-Where my standardized test scores fit:
Category Middle 50% My score
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
ACT Composite
Test Scores
• SAT critical reading scores over 500 97%
• SAT math scores over 500 99%
• SAT writing scores over 500 98%
• ACT scores over 18 100%
• SAT critical reading scores over 600 67%
• SAT math scores over 600 75%
• SAT writing scores over 600 71%
• ACT scores over 24 93%
• SAT critical reading scores over 700 17%
• SAT math scores over 700 22%
• SAT writing scores over 700 17%
• ACT scores over 30 26%
-Test Score Application Requirements:
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
Academics
-Potential Majors: Majors and Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, First Professional, Post-Master's, Postbachelor's, and First Professional Certificates
Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
American Studies; Area Studies Related; Asian Studies (East); Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies Related; Latin American Studies; Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Animal Physiology; Biochemistry; Biological and Biomedical Sciences Related; Biology/Biological Sciences; Ecology; Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography; Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Finance; Hospitality Administration; Hotel/Motel Administration; International Business/Trade/Commerce; International Finance; Management Information Systems; Marketing Research; Marketing/Marketing Management; Operations Management; Organizational Behavior
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs
Communication/Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Journalism; Journalism Related; Mass Communication/Media; Public Relations/Image Management; Radio and Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science; Information Science/Studies
Education
Art Teacher Education; Bilingual and Multilingual Education; Chemistry Teacher Education; Drama and Dance Teacher Education; Education; Education (Specific Levels and Methods) Related; Elementary Education; English/Language Arts Teacher Education; Foreign Language Teacher Education; Kindergarten/Preschool Education; Mathematics Teacher Education; Music Teacher Education; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Science Teacher Education; Social Studies Teacher Education; Special Education; Special Education (Hearing Impaired); Speech and Theater Education
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biomedical/Medical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Engineering; Engineering Related; Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek; Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics; Foreign Languages and Literatures; French; German; Italian; Latin; Linguistics; Modern Greek; Russian; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Athletic Training; Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology; Communication Disorders; Dental Laboratory Technology; Health Science; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Pre-Dentistry Studies; Rehabilitation Therapy
History
History
Legal Professions And Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies; Mathematics and Computer Science; Neuroscience; Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Parks, Recreation and Leisure
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy; Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy; Astrophysics; Chemistry; Geology/Earth Science; Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Anthropology; Archeology; Economics; Geography; International Relations and Affairs; Political Science and Government; Social Sciences Related; Sociology; Urban Studies/Affairs
Visual And Performing Arts
Acting; Art History, Criticism and Conservation; Cinematography and Film/Video Production; Commercial and Advertising Art; Drawing; Music History, Literature, and Theory; Music Performance; Music Theory and Composition; Painting; Piano and Organ; Sculpture; Theater Design and Technology; Theater Literature, History and Criticism; Voice and Opera
-School Academic Strengths:
-Communications
-Management
-Biomedical Engineering
-Natural Sciences
-Psychology
-International Relations
-Fine Arts
-Special Programs:
-The school of Management, regarded as one of BU’s top colleges, offers a four year honors program and minors in law and hospitality administration.
-The University Professors Programs: begins with a two-year integrated core focusing on major authors and central themes of Western thought.
-also offers highly competitive seven- and eight year programs admitting qualified students simultaneously to the undergraduate program and the university’s medical or dental school
Academic Programs
Special study options: Accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, distance learning, double majors, English as a second language, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, student-designed majors, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (b), Navy (b), Air Force (b)
Unusual degree programs: 3-2 business administration; forestry; over 30 other programs
School Calendar: Semesters
-Size:
Undergraduate Student Population
18,733 undergraduate students, 59% women, 41% men, 1% transferred in, 3% African American, 13% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 7% Hispanic American, 0.3% Native American
-Teacher/Student Ratio: 14:1
Faculty:
Total: 2,499
Full-time: 60% full-time
-Percentage of classes taught by TA’s: 2%
-AP and Community College Course Articulation: As a new student at Boston University, you may be eligible for advanced credit based upon:
•College courses completed during high school or during the summer
•Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
•International Baccalaureate Examinations
•GCE Advanced-Level Examinations
•French Baccalaureate Examinations
•German Abitur Examinations
•Italian Maturita Examinations
•Swiss Maturity Examinations
*Most programs at Boston University award credit for test scores of 4 or 5 on most AP Examinations. For some programs and exams, credit is awarded for a score of 3. To receive Advanced Placement credit, official examination scores must be submitted to Boston University by the College Board. Boston University’s College Entrance Examination Board code is 3087.
*Students accepted into the Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical or Dental Programs and the New Jersey Medical School Seven-Year Program cannot receive advanced credit.
www.bu.edu/admissions/files/library/media/advanced_credit_guide.pdf
-Study Abroad/Exchange Programs:
-BU offers 44 study abroad programs, including internships. Field work, research, and language study and liberal arts programs
-marine science program at the Woods Hole Institute and the Semester at Sea
Finances
-Costs (2008-09)
Comprehensive Costs: $48,468 includes full-time tuition ($36,540), mandatory fees ($510), and room and board ($11,418). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to class time and degree level. Part-time tuition: $1142 per credit. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to class time, course load, and degree level
Required fees: $40 per term part-time
Room and board: College room only: $7420. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility
Payment plans: Tuition prepayment, installment
Waivers: Senior citizens and employees or children of employees
Optional-Financial Aid:
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2008, 7,654 applied for aid, 6,840 were judged to have need, 3,357 had their need fully met. 2,834 Federal Work-Study jobs (averaging $2282). 97 state and other part-time jobs (averaging $10,698)
In 2008, 1575 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 90%
Average financial aid package: $31,650
Average need-based loan: $6144
Average need-based gift aid: $20,982
Average non-need-based aid: $18,213
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $26,586
Financial aid deadline: 2/15
-Parent Involvement: This school is pretty expensive. They are willing to pay for any school I work hard to get into. They would prefer me to get as much financial aid as possible. I will also be applying for scholarships and what not. I really like the Girl’s Soccer team.
College Life
-Weather:
- Seaonal Climate
- Very Cold Winters
- Warm Summers
-Surrounding Town:
-practically indistinguishable from the city surrounding it
-not bucolic
-the streets are lined with trees
-Ideology:
-Religious Life: There are no obvious religious affiliations
-Greek Life:
-3 percent of the men and 5 percent of the women go Greek
-Housing:
-On-campus residence required for freshman year
Options: Coed, women-only, cooperative, disabled students, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
-three quarters live in campus housing which is guaranteed for four years
-Meals:
-flexible
-1/6 dining halls on campus is kosher
-also a food court with chains such as Burger King, Starbucks and D’Angelo’s
-Getting Home: Ticket costs home will not be cheap, thus, I won’t be able to fly back as forth as often. This doesn’t really bother me, I’m looking for a new experience and I’m not so sure how much I’m going to want to go home anyways.
-Getting Around: public transportation with in the town and on campus – just bullet what is there, common methods of transportation (subway, bicycle, carrier pigeons, etc.)
-Diversity: 1% transferred in, 3% African American, 13% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 7% Hispanic American, 0.3% Native American
I don’t mind being a minority, and the types of people there are definitely different from what I’m used too.
-Special Restrictions: Drinking in the Dorms is prohibited and state laws are strictly enforced
Other Activities:
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio and television station, choral group, marching band, performing and acappella groups, cultural organizations, service organizations, student government, residence hall associations, national fraternities, national sororities
Most popular organizations: Performing and acappella groups, cultural organizations, service organizations, student government, residence hall associations
Athletics
Member: NCAA, Division: All Division I
Scholarship sports
Basketball, crew, cross-country running, field hockey (w), ice hockey, lacrosse (w), soccer, softball (w), swimming and diving, tennis (w), track and field, wrestling (m)
Nonscholarship sports
Badminton (club), baseball (m-club), cheerleading (club), equestrian sports (club), fencing (club), golf, gymnastics (club), lacrosse (m-club), rugby (club), sailing (club), skiing (downhill) (club), tennis (m), ultimate Frisbee (club), volleyball (club), water polo (w-club)
Intramural sports
Basketball M/W, field hockey W, football M/W, ice hockey M, soccer M/W, softball M/W, swimming and diving M/W, table tennis M/W, tennis M/W, volleyball M/W
Intercollegiate sports
Badminton M(c)/W(c), baseball M(c), basketball M(s)/W(s), cheerleading M(c)/W(c), crew M(s)/W(s), cross-country running M(s)/W(s), equestrian sports M(c)/W(c), fencing M(c)/W(c), field hockey W(s), golf M/W, gymnastics M(c)/W(c), ice hockey M(s)/W(s), lacrosse M(c)/W(s), rugby M(c)/W(c), sailing M(c)/W(c), skiing (downhill) M(c)/W(c), soccer M(s)/W(s), softball W(s), swimming and diving M(s)/W(s), tennis M/W(s), track and field M(s)/W(s), ultimate Frisbee M(c)/W(c), volleyball M(c)/W(c), water polo W(c), wrestling M(s)