Admission

Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline

Priority application due : --

College will notify student of admission : --

Student must reply to acceptance by : --

Housing deposit due : Jul 1

Tests

SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Aug 1

SAT subject score report due : --

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : Mar 1

Financial Aid Priority Application due : --

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

Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's degrees

Graduating in 6 years : 771.0%

Accreditation and Associations

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Regionally Accredited

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's
Business/Marketing : 14.0%
Social Sciences : 14.0%
Health Professions : 10.0%
Parks And Recreation : 10.0%
Psychology : 8.0%
Public Administration and Social Services : 7.0%
Communications/Journalism : 5.0%
English : 5.0%
Liberal Arts : 5.0%
Visual and Performing Arts : 5.0%

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

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Accounting B
Business/Commerce, General M
Business/Managerial Economics B

Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies B

Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services
Information Science/Studies B

Education
Education, General M

Engineering
Engineering, General B
Industrial Engineering B M

Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician B
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians B

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

Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General B

Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse B M

History
History, General B

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

Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics, General B

Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Sciences M

Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology B

Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General B
Physics, General B

Psychology
Psychology, General B

Public Administration & Social Services
Social Work B

Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General B
Sociology B

Visual & Performing Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, 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

Accelerated Program

Double Major

Dual Enrollment of High School Students

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Visiting/Exchange Student Program

External Degree Program

Honors Program

Independent Study

Internships

Teacher Certification

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

Semester At Sea

ROTC Available

ROTC, Army

Extended Class Availability

Extensive evening or early morning classes

Saturday Classes

Distance Learning

Weekend College

Computer Services

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

Dorms wired for high speed internet connections

Student web hosting available

Wireless network available

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

Financial Aid Deadlines

Regular Financial Aid Deadline : Mar 1

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Sean McGivney

Financial aid office phone : (719) 549-2753

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.

Scholarship Opportunities

Merit scholarships of $2,000 or more are awarded to admitted students with a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and either an ACT composite score of 25 or higher or SAT composite (math and verbal) of 1120 or higher. Admitted entering first-year students who have either a 3.8 GPA or 26 ACT Composite or 1200 SAT Composite will be invited to apply for the 25 places available each year in the Honors Program; other interested students may also apply. Tuition awards will be available to students who are accepted to the program.

Need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Minority Status

State/District Residency

Non need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Alumni Affiliation

Art

Athletics

Job Skills

Leadership

Minority Status

Music/Drama

ROTC

State/District Residency

Work Study Programs

Nights

For part-time students

Weekends

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Deferred payment

Installment payment

ROTC Programs

ROTC, Army : Offered on Campus

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: 13

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2.3

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 1.7

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)

Students who applied for transfer

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

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

Special Requirements

Transfers must provide SEVIS release form from previous school.

Admission for International Students

Application fee: $30.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $27,254.00

Room & Board(on-campus): $10,930.00

Room & Board(off-campus): $8,901.00

Additional estimated expenses: $611.00

Costs per credit hour: --

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: 75

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 61

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