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 | In National University Ranking Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityTexas A & M University-College StationPennsylvania State University-Main CampusWake Forest UniversityNorth Carolina State University at RaleighSyracuse UniversityFordham UniversityGallaudet UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of San DiegoSimilar Texas Colleges Baylor UniversityTexas Christian UniversityUniversity of the Incarnate WordRice UniversityAbilene Christian UniversityDallas Baptist UniversityWayland Baptist UniversityHouston Baptist UniversityUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorUniversity of St ThomasAmerican Athletic Conference University of ConnecticutUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of South FloridaUniversity of LouisvilleRutgers University-New BrunswickUniversity of Cincinnati-Main CampusTemple UniversityUniversity of MemphisUniversity of Houston | |
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| #76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,236 | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $35,802 | Graduate Tuition | |
| $34,874 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,425 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 53% | ||
| 19% | ||
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 12,373 | Total Enrollment | |
| 6,827 | ||
| 5,546 | Graduate Student Population | |
| 3,213 | Online Student Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduate Rate | |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,392) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,020) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,146 | Number of faculties | |
| $120,332 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.