Admission

Application rolling begin : Nov 30

Regular application due: Jun 30

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 : Jun 1

SAT subject score report due : Jun 1

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : --

Financial Aid Priority Application due : Mar 1

College will notify student : --

Student must reply : --

Transfer Students

Transfer Application closing date : Jun 1

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 : --

International Students

Fall application due : Jun 1

Learning Environment

Calendar type : Semester

Student-faculty ratio : 20 to 1

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

Graduating in 6 years : 46.0%

Returning for sophomore year : 82.0%

Accreditation and Associations

Regionally Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's
Health Professions : 30.0%
Business/Marketing : 11.0%
Parks And Recreation : 6.0%
Social Sciences : 6.0%
Biology : 5.0%
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

Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General B M
Biomedical Sciences, General B
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography B

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Accounting B M
Business/Managerial Economics B
Finance, General B
Hospitality Administration/Management, General B
Management Information Systems, General B
Marketing/Marketing Management, General B

Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies B
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication M

Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services
Artificial Intelligence D
Computer Science B
Computer and Information Sciences, General B M
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance B M
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration M
Information Technology B M

Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services M
Curriculum and Instruction D M
Educational Leadership and Administration, General M
Educational/Instructional Technology B D M
Elementary Education and Teaching B
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching B
Mathematics Teacher Education M
Music Teacher Education B
Reading Teacher Education M
Special Education and Teaching, General B M

Engineering
Computer Engineering, General B
Electrical and Electronics Engineering B
Engineering, General M
Mechanical Engineering B

Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General B

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

Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
Athletic Training/Trainer B M
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist B
Clinical/Medical Social Work M
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling B M
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing M
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General B
Health/Health Care Administration/Management M
Public Health, General M
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse B M

History
History, General B M

Legal Professions & Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal B

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

Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics, General B M

Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences B
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General B

Natural Resources & Conservation
Environmental Science B M

Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology B
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management B
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General B M

Philosophy & Religious Studies
Philosophy B

Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General B
Physics, General B

Psychology
Psychology, General B M

Public Administration & Social Services
Social Work B

Security & Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies B M

Social Sciences
Anthropology B M
Economics, General B
Geographic Information Science and Cartography M
International Relations and Affairs B
Political Science and Government, General B M
Social Sciences, General B

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

Accelerated Program

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Cooperative Education

Double Major

Dual Enrollment of High School Students

Visiting/Exchange Student Program

Honors Program

Internships

Teacher Certification

Independent Study

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

ROTC Available

ROTC, Air Force

ROTC, Army

Extended Class Availability

Extensive evening or early morning classes

Distance Learning

Computer Services

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

Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network

Dorms wired for high speed internet connections

Wireless network available

Computer repair service available on campus

Student web hosting available

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

% of scholarship / grants : 64.0%

% of loans / jobs : 36.0%

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

% Applied for need-based aid : 75.0%

% Judged to have need : 39.0%

% that were offered aid : 38.0%

% that had need fully met : 14.0%

% of need met : 72.0%

Average 1st year financial aid package : $14,008.00

Avg non need-based aid : $3,673.00

Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $12,091.00

Avg need-based loan : $3,032.00

Avg indebtedness at graduation : $22,235.00

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : Mar 1

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Shana Gore

Financial aid office phone : (850) 474-2400

Financial Aid Forms

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

FAFSA

Part-Time Costs

Cost per credit hour (in-state): $144.00

Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $553.00

Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional.

Financial Aid Policies

This school practices need-blind admissions.

Need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Leadership

State/District Residency

Non need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Alumni Affiliation

Art

Athletics

Leadership

Minority Status

Music/Drama

ROTC

State/District Residency

Work Study Programs

Nights

For part-time students

Weekends

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Installment payment

Tuition futures or advance payment program for parents of young children

ROTC Programs

ROTC, Air Force : Offered on Campus

ROTC, Army : Offered on Campus

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: 12

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2

Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 60

Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 90

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

Admission Requirements (Required)

College Transcript(s)

Statement of good standing from Prior Institution(s)

Students who applied for transfer

Total students who applied for transfer: 3,156

Transfers admitted percentage: 67.0%

Transfers admitted: 2,125

Transfers enrolled percentage: 36.0%

Transfers enrolled: 1,146

Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 64.0%

Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 36.0%

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Spring

Summer

Transfers accepted as

1st semester freshman

2nd semester freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Orientation

Services for students transferring OUT of this school

Transfer advisor

Special Requirements

High school transcript and test scores required if applicant has fewer than 60 semester hours of college-level work. If applicant took foreign language in high school, must submit high school transcript.

Admission for International Students

International Application Due for Fall 2021: Jun 1

Application fee: $30.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $18,628.00

Room & Board(on-campus): $11,268.00

Room & Board(off-campus): $11,268.00

Additional estimated expenses: --

Costs per credit hour: $553.00

Financial Aid

International students eligible for need based aid

International students eligible for non-need based aid

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: 85

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 78

TOEFL (paper) average score: --

TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

English as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students

Special International Student Orientation Program

International Student Adviser