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The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
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The University of British Columbia
Overview
The University of British Columbia is a University institution located in Vancouver, BC, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2075 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Canada
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Canada
Contact
Phone: 604-822-2211
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural And Food Products Processing |
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| Agriculture |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Animal/livestock Husbandry And Production |
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| Food Science |
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| Food Science And Technology Related |
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| Horticultural Science |
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| Soil Science And Agronomy |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Landscape Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Asian Studies |
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| Asian Studies (South) |
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| Canadian Studies |
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| European Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animal Genetics |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biophysics |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Cell Biology And Histology |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology |
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| Pharmacology |
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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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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management And Services Related |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Real Estate |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English As A Second/foreign Language (teaching) |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Geological/geophysical Engineering |
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| Materials Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Metallurgical Engineering |
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| Mining And Mineral Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related |
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| Environmental Engineering 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 |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences |
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| Foods And Nutrition Related |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Human Nutrition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Latin |
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| Linguistics |
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| Romance Languages |
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| Russian |
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| Slavic Languages |
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| South Asian Languages |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Dietetics |
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| Pharmacy |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cognitive Science |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management |
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| Forest/forest Resources Management |
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| Forestry |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation Related |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy Related |
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| Natural Resources/conservation |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Wood Science And Wood Products/pulp And Paper Technology |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Oceanography (chemical And Physical) |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Psychology |
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| 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 |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Canadian Government And Politics |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Transportation And Materials Moving Related |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Stringed Instruments |
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| Theater/theater Arts Management |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
20,733
Applied
14,491
Accepted
35,344
Enrolled
Applying
108
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.6 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 31st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | January 31st | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,037
In-province
5,037
Out-of-province
Fees
935
Full-time student fees
9,625
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
11,550
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,166
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
9,843
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
7,924
Avg. Loan Aid
3,509
Avg. Grant Aid
5,034
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Student Body
35,344
Total Undergrad students
18%
International Students
Race/Ethnicity
| Other | 82.45% |
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Gender
Male (45.49%)
Female (54.51%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 25% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Storm the Wall, Day of the Longboat Racing and International Week
Storm the Wall, Day of the Longboat Racing and International Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
More services
academic advising, international orientation
academic advising, international orientation
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Ski and Board Club, Dance Club, AIESEC (international leadership organization), UBC Film Society and Varsity Outdoors Club
Ski and Board Club, Dance Club, AIESEC (international leadership organization), UBC Film Society and Varsity Outdoors Club
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour desk attendants in residence halls
24-hour desk attendants in residence halls
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | |
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| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | |
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| Football | |
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| Golf | No | |
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| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
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| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
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No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | |
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| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | |
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| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
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| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
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No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Faculty
3,347
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 2,783
Part-time - 564