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Basic Information
Basic Information
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Level: | 4-Year |
| Controls: | Private |
| Sectors: | Not-For-Profit |
| Enrollment: | Medium |
| Campus Type: | City: Large |
| Region: | Mid Atlantic |
| State: | District of Columbia |
| Religion: | United Methodist |
| Out of State Tuition: | $50000+ |
| In State Tuition: | $50000+ |
| Wicked Smaht Score: | 3 |
Selectivity
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 7319 | 11387 | 18706 |
| Percent Admitted: | 39% | 43% | 42% |
| Admissions: | 2888 | 4900 | 7788 |
| Admissions Yield Percent: | 21% | 19% | 20% |
| Yield Full Time: | 21% | 19% | 20% |
| Yield Part Time: | % | % | % |
| Enrolled: | 596 | 945 | 1541 |
| Enrolled Full Time: | 595 | 943 | 1538 |
| Enrolled Part Time: | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Enrollment
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Total: | 5486 | 8132 | 13618 |
| Asian: | 264 | 470 | 734 |
| Alaskan: | 35 | 39 | 74 |
| Black: | 282 | 627 | 909 |
| Latino: | 341 | 543 | 884 |
| Hawaiin: | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| White: | 2889 | 3916 | 6805 |
| Mixed: | 59 | 63 | 122 |
| Unknown: | 1076 | 1692 | 2768 |
| Alien: | 534 | 774 | 1308 |
Tuition and Fees
| In-District | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | $53,653 | $53,653 | $53,653 | |
| Tuition and Fees: | $38,071 | $38,071 | $38,071 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $800 | $800 | $800 | |
| Room and Board: | $13,648 | $13,648 | $13,648 | |
| Other Expenses: | $1,134 | $1,134 | $1,134 |
SAT Scores
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading: | 600 | 700 |
| SAT Math: | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Writing: | 580 | 680 |
ACT Scores
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite: | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English: | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math: | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Writing: | 8 | 10 |
Degrees
| Degrees | |
|---|---|
| One but less than two years certificate: | No |
| Associate's Degree: | Yes |
| 2 but Less than 4 Year Certificate: | No |
| Bachelor's Degree: | Yes |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate: | Yes |
| Master's Degree: | Yes |
| Post Master's Certificate: | No |
| Doctorate: | Yes |
| Other: | No |
Admissions Requirements
| Admissions Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Open Admissions Policy: | No |
| GPA: | Required |
| Class Rank: | Neither required nor recommended |
| Class Record: | Required |
| College Program Credit: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| Competencies: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Other Tests: |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Special Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| Distance Learning: | Yes |
| All Distance: | No |
| ROTC: | Yes |
| Army: | Yes |
| Navy: | No |
| Air Force: | Yes |
| Study Abroad: | Yes |
| Weekend & Evening College: | Yes |
Services
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Remedial Services: | No |
| Career Counseling: | Yes |
| Employment Services: | Yes |
| Placement Services: | No |
| Day Care: | Yes |
| Library: | Has own library |
Other
| Degree Granting Status: | Degree-Granting |
|---|---|
| Highest Degree: | Doctor's |
| Black College: | No |
| Hospital: | No |
| Medical Degree: | No |
| Tribal College: | No |
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