The College's mission is to graduate men and women of integrity, competence, and maturity who are effective lifelong learners and responsible citizens, and who are prepared to contribute substantially to the world in which they live. To this end, the College promotes the development of skills, knowledge, personal qualities, and a worldview that characterize a well-educated person.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
500
600
SAT Math
520
620
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
22
26
ACT English
20
27
ACT Math
21
26
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$26,330
$28,080
$29,532
Books and supplies
$600
$800
$800
Room and board (on campus)
$7,160
$7,602
$8,030
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (724) 223-6019
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 99%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,573
State/Local Grants: $3,482
Institutional Grants: $13,050
Student Loans: $3,243
