Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
7,018
Students
9,747
Avg. Financial Aid
4591/6173
Acceptance Rate
Small town
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Northern Michigan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Marquette, MI, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
United States
Marquette, MI 49855
United States
Contact
Ms. Gerri Daniels
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nmu.edu
Phone: 906-227-2650
Fax: 906-227-1747
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nmu.edu
Phone: 906-227-2650
Fax: 906-227-1747
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture Related |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| German Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Ecology |
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| Microbiology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Physiology |
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| Zoology/animal Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Accounting And Finance |
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| Accounting Related |
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| Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Automation/technology/data Entry |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| Financial Planning And Services |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Insurance |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Management Information Systems And Services Related |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Small Business Administration |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications |
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| System, Networking, And LAN/WAN Management |
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| Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster |
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| Construction Trades | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Trades |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Education (specific Subject Areas) Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| Geography Teacher Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Emotional Disturbances |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Intellectual Disabilities |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Related |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| CAD/CADD Drafting/design Technology |
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| Computer Engineering Technology |
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| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Drafting And Design Technology |
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| Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technologies Related |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Electromechanical Technology |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Instrumentation Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child Development |
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| Food Service Systems Administration |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions Related |
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| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Cytogenetics/genetics/clinical Genetics Technology |
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| Health Information/medical Records Technology |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Histologic Technician |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Radiologic Technology/science |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| Respiratory Therapy Technician |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| Surgical Technology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology |
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| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology |
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| Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology |
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| Military Technologies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Natural Resources/conservation |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Developmental And Child Psychology |
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| Experimental Psychology |
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| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Security And Loss Prevention |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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| Geography |
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| Geography Related |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Drawing |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts Related |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Illustration |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Music |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,173
Applied
4,591
Accepted
7,018
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,584
Females Applied
2,703
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
2,589
Males Applied
1,888
Males Accepted
73%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.18
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 480 | 590 | |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,984
In-state
15,864
Out-of-state
Fees
745
Full-time student fees
10,666
Room & board
5,692
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
9,747
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,613
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,004
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,225
Avg. Loan Aid
2,809
Avg. Grant Aid
4,774
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
64%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
7,018
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
19%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.34% |
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| Black or African American | 2.19% |
| White or Caucasian | 85.68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.48% |
| Asian | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 4.62% |
| Other | 1.01% |
Gender
Male (45.51%)
Female (54.49%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 42% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Fall Fest and Winter Fest
Homecoming, Fall Fest and Winter Fest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Faculty
419
Total Faculty
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 288
Part-time - 131
Male - 219
Female - 200