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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
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Overview
University of Southern California is a University institution located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Contact
Timothy Brunold
Dean of Admission
Email: admdean@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-6753
Fax: 213-821-0285
Dean of Admission
Email: admdean@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-6753
Fax: 213-821-0285
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architectural And Building Sciences/technology |
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| Architecture |
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| City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning |
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| Real Estate Development |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African-american/black Studies |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Area Studies, Other |
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| Asian-american Studies |
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| East Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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| Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Biophysics |
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| Computational Biology |
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| Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Pharmacology And Toxicology, Other |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Real Estate |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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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 Science |
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| Informatics |
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| Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education, General |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General |
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| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering, General |
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| Civil Engineering, Other |
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| Computer Engineering, General |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Structural Engineering |
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| Water Resources Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering-related Fields, Other |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Italian Language And Literature |
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| Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other |
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| Linguistics |
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| Russian Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Aspects Of Health |
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| Dental Hygiene/hygienist |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| International Public Health/international Health |
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| Occupational Therapy/therapist |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| History, Other |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computational And Applied Mathematics |
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| Financial Mathematics |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cognitive Science, General |
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| Gerontology |
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| Human Biology |
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| International/globalization Studies |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Jewish/judaic Studies |
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| Philosophy |
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| Philosophy, Other |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physical Sciences, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Policy Analysis, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics, General |
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| Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Economy |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other |
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| Brass Instruments |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Dance, General |
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| Design And Visual Communications, General |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Music, General |
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| Music, Other |
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| Musical Theatre |
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| Percussion Instruments |
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| Playwriting And Screenwriting |
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| Stringed Instruments |
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| Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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| Voice And Opera |
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| Woodwind Instruments |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59,712
Applied
9,618
Accepted
19,606
Enrolled
Female Admissions
31,881
Females Applied
4,988
Females Accepted
16%
Male Admissions
27,831
Males Applied
4,630
Males Accepted
17%
Applying
85
Application Fee
3.83
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | January 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | February 1st | May 31st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 700 | 660 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 714 | 680 | 790 | |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 30 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
60,446
Private
Fees
1,015
Full-time student fees
16,732
Room & board
10,102
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
55,626
Avg. Financial Aid Package
58,709
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,380
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,499
Avg. Loan Aid
18,243
Avg. Grant Aid
42,474
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99.2%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
91%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
19,606
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
52%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.54% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.99% |
| White or Caucasian | 35.11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.13% |
| Asian | 23.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.29% |
| Two or more races | 6.09% |
| Other | 1.79% |
Gender
Male (48.29%)
Female (51.71%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 30% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
CONQUEST!, Springfest and Songfest
CONQUEST!, Springfest and Songfest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local 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
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | |
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No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | |
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No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 1A | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
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No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | |
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No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | |
No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
|
No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
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No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
Faculty
3,390
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 2,113
Part-time - 1,277
Male - 1,983
Female - 1,425
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