Admission

Application rolling begin : Aug 1

Regular application due: Sep 1

Priority application due : --

College will notify student of admission : --

Student must reply to acceptance by : --

Housing deposit due : --

Tests

SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Sep 1

SAT subject score report due : Sep 1

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : --

Financial Aid Priority Application due : Mar 15

College will notify student : --

Student must reply : --

Transfer Students

Transfer Application closing date : --

College will notify student of transfer decision by : --

Transfer priority application date : --

Transfer student must reply : --

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : --

Transfer priority financial aid deadline : --

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : --

Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

Learning Environment

Calendar type : Semester

Student-faculty ratio : 19 to 1

Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees

Graduating in 6 years : 60.0%

Returning for sophomore year : 73.0%

Accreditation and Associations

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Regionally Accredited

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's
Environmental Science : 17.0%
Education : 12.0%
Health Professions : 11.0%
Business/Marketing : 10.0%
Biology : 8.0%
Visual and Performing Arts : 7.0%
Social Sciences : 6.0%
Communications/Journalism : 5.0%
Psychology : 5.0%

Associates
Liberal Arts : 100.0%

All Majors

Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters :

A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree

Agriculture & Related Sciences
Soil Science and Agronomy, General B

Architecture & Related Programs
Interior Architecture B

Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry B
Biology/Biological Sciences, General B M
Biotechnology M

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Accounting B
Business Administration and Management, General B M
Finance, General A B
Information Resources Management M
Marketing/Marketing Management, General B
Project Management A

Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric B M

Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services
Computer Science B
Computer and Information Sciences, General A
Information Technology B
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design B

Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching B
Education, General M
Elementary Education and Teaching B M
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education B
Music Teacher Education B M
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching B
Secondary Education and Teaching B
Social Science Teacher Education B
Special Education and Teaching, General B

Engineering
Chemical Engineering B
Paper Science and Engineering B

English Language, Literature & Letters
English Language and Literature, General B M

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Family and Community Services M
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General M

Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics
French Language and Literature B
German Language and Literature B
Spanish Language and Literature B

Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
Athletic Training/Trainer B M
Audiology/Audiologist D
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist B M
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist B
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General B M
Dietetics/Dietitian B
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator B
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General A
Health and Wellness, General B M
Health/Health Care Administration/Management M
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse B

History
History, General B M

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies A B

Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics, General B

Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Sciences A
Biological and Physical Sciences B
Computational Science B
International/Globalization Studies B
Nutrition Sciences B

Natural Resources & Conservation
Environmental Science A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General M
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management B
Forestry, General B
Natural Resources/Conservation, General B M
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management B
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management B
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician B

Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General B

Philosophy & Religious Studies
Philosophy B

Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General B
Geology/Earth Science, General B
Physics, General B

Psychology
Psychology, General B

Public Administration & Social Services
Public Administration B
Social Work B

Social Sciences
Economics, General B
Geography B
Political Science and Government, General B
Sociology B

Visual & Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General B
Dance, General B
Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General B
Fine and Studio Arts Management B
Interior Design B
Music Performance, General B
Music, General B

Learning outside the classroom

Many colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it.

Special Study Options

Double Major

Dual Enrollment of High School Students

Independent Study

Internships

Student-Designed Major

Teacher Certification

Accelerated Program

Honors Program

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

ROTC Available

ROTC, Army

Extended Class Availability

Extensive evening or early morning classes

Distance Learning

Computer Services

1712 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Dorms, Libraries, Student Center

Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network

Student web hosting available

Wireless network available

Dorms wired for high speed internet connections

Computer repair service available on campus

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

% of scholarship / grants : 42.0%

% of loans / jobs : 58.0%

% of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 97.0%

% Applied for need-based aid : 80.0%

% Judged to have need : 75.0%

% that were offered aid : 73.0%

% that had need fully met : 59.0%

% of need met : 77.0%

Average 1st year financial aid package : $9,106.00

Avg non need-based aid : $1,831.00

Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $6,340.00

Avg need-based loan : $3,075.00

Avg indebtedness at graduation : $31,669.00

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : Mar 15

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Mandy Slowinski

Financial aid office phone : (715) 346-4771

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable:

FAFSA

Financial Aid Policies

This school practices need-blind admissions.

Non need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Art

Athletics

Job Skills

Leadership

Minority Status

Music/Drama

ROTC

Work Study Programs

Nights

Weekends

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Installment payment

ROTC Programs

ROTC, Army : Offered on Campus

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: 12

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2.25

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 1

Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 72

Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: --

Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 30

Admission Requirements (Required)

High School Transcript

College Transcript(s)

Statement of good standing from Prior Institution(s)

Admission Requirements (Recommended)

Essay or Personal Statement

Students who applied for transfer

Total students who applied for transfer: 911

Transfers admitted percentage: 78.0%

Transfers admitted: 714

Transfers enrolled percentage: 57.0%

Transfers enrolled: 521

Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 75.0%

Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 25.0%

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Spring

Transfers accepted as

1st semester freshman

2nd semester freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Orientation

Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer)

Special Requirements

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Admission for International Students

Application fee: $100.00

Annual College Costs

Room & Board(on-campus): --

Room & Board(off-campus): $7,428.00

Additional estimated expenses: --

Costs per credit hour: --

Financial Aid

International students eligible for non-need based aid

Total Amount Awarded: $182,734.00

Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 58

Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms:

Foreign Student Certification of Finances

Tests for International Students

TOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: --

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 78

TOEFL (paper) average score: --

TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

Special International Student Orientation Program

International Student Adviser