2013-2014 Member Booklet The Dallas/Fort Worth Admissions Regional Network is a community of professional college and university representatives who serve students and their families in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. DARN is committed to collaborating with high school and college counselors to provide education access and resources centered on each students needs for his/her future endeavors in higher education.
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DARN Officers 2013-2014 Chair: Laura Hall, The Ohio State University Vice-Chair: Paula Teague, Sam Houston State University Past Chair: Tom Becker, Iowa State University Secretary: Adriana Q. White, University of Georgia Outreach Coordinator: Wintress James, University of Texas at Austin Social Chair: Denim Pitman, Texas State University Technology Chair: Chad Decker, Arizona State University Visit Coordinators: Shara Johnson (North Dallas), Rachel Dickerson (Fort Worth)
MEMBER SCHOOLS Abilene Christian University Arizona State University Austin College Centenary College of Louisiana Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Florida Atlantic University Hardin-Simmons University Illinois Wesleyan University Iowa State University John Brown University Kansas State University Lawrence Technological University Louisiana State University Maryville University Mississippi State University Missouri University of Science and Technology The Ohio State University Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University Penn State University Purdue University Rhodes College Sam Houston State University
Samford University Southwestern College Stephen F. Austin State University Texas A&M - College Station Texas A&M - Commerce Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Texas A&M - Texarkana Texas State University Texas Tech University University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of Central Arkansas University of Georgia University of Houston University of Kansas University of Missouri University of New Mexico University of Oklahoma University of South Alabama University of South Carolina University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at San Antonio University of Texas at Tyler University of Tulsa
Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas (TX) www.acu.edu CONTACT Toni Young Email: toni.young@acu.edu Phone: (214) 402-5183 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $28,000 Room & Board: $10,000 Average GPA: 3.2 Average SAT: 1240 KEY PROGRAMS • College of Business • Pre Health • Education • Journalism/Mass Communications • Ministry IMPORTANT FACTS Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 4,600 students annually from nearly every state and 43 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 71 baccalaureate majors in more than 125 areas of undergraduate study in addition to its graduate programs. Abilene is a friendly city of 117,000 people, located about 150 miles west of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As an educational center for a large region, Abilene provides cultural, entertainment and support programs and services normally associated with cities twice its size. Our mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU is a vibrant, innovative, Christcentered community that engages students in authentic spiritual and intellectual growth, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona (AZ) students.asu.edu/freshman CONTACT Chad Decker Email: chad.decker@asu.edu Phone: (480) 262-6009 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $23,654 Room & Board: $9,340 Average GPA: 3.47 Average ACT: 24.5 Average SAT: 1129 KEY PROGRAMS • 250 Academic Undergraduate programs and majors • Barrett, The Honors College • Only University in the 6th largest US City • #5 University by employers for recruiting by Wall Street Journal • #2 Public University in the US for student Fulbright Awards IMPORTANT FACTS Arizona State University is a creating a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application, blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
Austin College Sherman, Texas (TX) www.austincollege.edu CONTACT Sarah Snyder Email: ssnyder@austincollege.edu Phone: (903) 813-2060 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $34,865 Room & Board: $11,503 Average GPA: 3.5 Average ACT: 27 Average SAT: 1260 KEY PROGRAMS • Pre-Health Science • Study Abroad • Pre-Law • Psychology • Business IMPORTANT FACTS Austin College is a leading national independent residential liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges that Change Lives.
Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, Louisiana (LA) www.centenary.edu/admission CONTACT Ms. Vjosa Alidema Email: validema@centenary.edu Phone: (718) 594-4004 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $30,740 Room & Board: http://www.centenary.edu/admission/costs Average GPA: 3.5 Average ACT: 25 Average SAT: 1130 KEY PROGRAMS • Business • Biology • Psychology • Communication • English IMPORTANT FACTS The Centenary College of Louisiana experience is more than just a great education. We intentionally engage students in the exploration of meaningful life-work. By guiding students in the integration of their strengths, passions, values, academic interests and career goals, we help students discover how to live meaningfully and strive for their goals. Centenary is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida (FL) www.erau.edu CONTACT George DeWees Email: deweec67@erau.edu Phone: (386) 226-6154 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $31,948 Room & Board: $9,850 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 25 Average SAT: 1200 KEY PROGRAMS • Aeronautical Science • Aerospace Engineering • Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Mechanical Engineering • Engineering Physics IMPORTANT FACTS Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 60 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business and Engineering. Embry-Riddle educates students at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., and through the Worldwide Campus with more than 150 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida (FL) www.fau.edu CONTACT Michael Hart Email: hartr@fau.edu Phone: (561) 613-2511 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $19,388 (based on 27 credits) Room & Board: $11,556 Average GPA: 3.38-3.98 Average ACT: 22-26 Average SAT: 1520-1740 KEY PROGRAMS • Ocean Engineering • Accounting • Marine Biology • Exercise Science • Commercial Music IMPORTANT FACTS A beautiful campus in a sub-tropical location 3 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. With 180 majors, a reputation as a top research institution, 18 NCAA Division I sports, and over 300 student run clubs and organizations, students from all 50 states and more than 180 countries choose Florida Atlantic University.
Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, Texas (TX) www.hsutx.edu CONTACT Hope Malone Email: hope.b.malone@hsutx.edu Phone: (325) 670-1372 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $22,350 flat rate Room & Board: $7,146 Average GPA: N/A Average ACT: 23 Average SAT: 1024 KEY PROGRAMS • Pre-Physical Therapy • Non-Profit Management • Nursing • Music/Fine Arts • Biology IMPORTANT FACTS Tuition Guarantee Program - Tuition rate will not be increased while a student is enrolled full-time during consecutive fall/spring semesters and are making satisfactory progress toward a degree Block Tuition – Includes 34 hours for Fall, Spring, May Term, Summer 1 and Summer 2 · Liberal Arts, Private University · Over 70 majors · Doctorate of Physical Therapy · 12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio · NCAA Division 3 – American Southwest Conference · 2,400 Enrollment · Endowment in excess of $130 million
Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois (IL) www.iwu.edu CONTACT Kimberly Stabosz Email: Kstabosz@iwu.edu Phone: (972) 338-9683 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $40,664 Room & Board: $9,446 Average GPA: 3.7/4.0 Average ACT: 27.5 Average SAT: CR 570; M 650 KEY PROGRAMS • Theatre • Biology, Pre-Med • Music • Nursing • Business IMPORTANT FACTS Illinois Wesleyan is a highly-selective undergraduate liberal arts university of approximately 2,000 students, nationally recognized for a curriculum that combines the liberal arts and sciences with well-respected business,pre-professional and professional programs. We pride ourselves on the individual attention our students receive, the academic choices and out-of-classroom opportunities we provide and the success our students have after graduation. We have 82 different programs and majors, as well as numerous study abroad and internships available to our students. Illinois Wesleyan is in Bloomington, IL.
Iowa State University Ames, Iowa (IA) www.iastate.edu CONTACT Tom Becker Email: tsbecker@iastate.edu Phone: (972) 632-9774 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $20,278 Room & Board: $7,721 Average GPA: 3.54 Average ACT: 25 Average SAT: 1150 KEY PROGRAMS • College of Engineering • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences • College of Business • College of Design • College of Human Sciences IMPORTANT FACTS Iowa State is an international, prestigious university (one of only 61 members of the Association of American Universities) with a friendly welcoming personality. More than 33,000 students choose from over 100 degree programs, study with world-class scholars and hone their leadership skills in more than 800 student organizations. Iowa State offers a nurturing environment where students can enjoy exploring their potential and discovering their passions. Ames, Iowa has consistently been ranked as one of the best college towns in America and boasts Big 12 athletics and a major performing arts complex. The university offers specific merit based scholarships for Texans offered admission.
John Brown University Siloam Springs, Arkansas (AR) www.jbu.edu/undergrad CONTACT Joy Macdonald Email: JMacdonald@jbu.edu Phone: (972) 816-2199 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $21,736 Room & Board: $8,626 Average GPA: 3.67 Average ACT: 25.6 Average SAT: 1167 KEY PROGRAMS • Engineering • Graphic and Web Design • Family and Human Services • Early Childhood Education • Business Administration IMPORTANT FACTS John Brown University's mission is to prepare young people for successful lives to honor God and serve others by challenging students intellectually, spiritually and professionally. We do this by providing the academic excellence: Top professors and state-of-the-art facilities. This learning takes place in the caring community where everyone from the president down is invested in student success. Most importantly, everything we do is built on a Christian foundation. Our motto, which directs our daily work, speaks to the heart of JBU: Christ over all.
Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas (KS) www.k-state.edu CONTACT Cole Galyon Matt Marchesini, College of Engineering Admissions cgal1@k-state.edu mmarch@k-state.edu (214) 918-0585 (518)466-0108 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $19,390 Room & Board: $7,590 Average GPA: 3.5 Average ACT: 24 Average SAT: 1090 KEY PROGRAMS • Architecture, Planning and Design • Engineering • Agriculture • Interior Design • Professional Pilot IMPORTANT FACTS Kansas State University provides a comprehensive undergraduate experience. Our campus is home to over 24,500 students but we give a hands-on educational experience, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1. We offer 250 majors, 475 student organizations, a university honors program for high-achieving students, and 200 member institutions worldwide where students can study abroad. K-State has ranked first among public institutions in its number of Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Udall, and Goldwater scholars since 1986 and we are committed to our students’ success at K-State and beyond.
Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan (MI) www.ltu.edu CONTACT Leslie Keeler Email: lboydkeel@ltu.edu Phone: (214) 773-8881 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $29,000 Room & Board: $6,700 Average GPA: 3.46 Average ACT: 24 Average SAT: 1140 KEY PROGRAMS • Robotics Engineering • Transportation Design • Game Art • Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering IMPORTANT FACTS We are a private, fully accredited suburban university at the center of the Midwest's #1 region for architectural, engineering, and technology jobs. Over 100 academic programs in Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Management are offered to 4500 students from 32 states and 46 nations. A vibrant campus life includes student activities such as Greek life, Blue Devil Motor Sports and NAIA athletics. Our focus on theory and practice is supported with a student/faculty ratio of 11:1, and access to industrystandard computer hardware and software.
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LA) www.lsu.edu CONTACT Pedro Cobos Email: pcobos1@lsu.edu Phone: (214) 354-4119 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $25,790 Room & Board: $10,196 Average GPA: 3.38 Average ACT: 25.3 Average SAT: 1150 KEY PROGRAMS • Landscape Architecture • Petroleum engineering • Business (Internal Auditing) • Mass Communication • College of Agriculture IMPORTANT FACTS • LSU is one of only a handful of universities in the nation having land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. • LSU has produced as many Truman Scholars as Princeton in the past 10 years. • The world’s largest general scientific society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, has named 14 LSU College of Science faculty members as fellows over the last two years, placing the university among the top 10 percent of U.S. universities. • The LSU College of Art & Design’s Robert S. Reich School of Landscape Architecture is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country in undergraduate education. • The LSU Center for Internal Auditing has established itself as the premier internal audit program in the world and numerous institutions globally have modeled themselves on LSUCIA.
Maryville University St. Louis, Missouri (MO) www.maryville.edu CONTACT Nadia Jones Email: nadia.jones@maryville.edu Phone: (817) 683-9117 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $23,812 Room & Board: $7,318 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 25 Average SAT: 1150 KEY PROGRAMS • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Nursing • Sports Business Management • Graphic Design IMPORTANT FACTS U.S. News and World Report has named Maryville the Number 1 Overperforming University in the Nation for the second year in a row. As a private, independent university, Maryville enrolls more than 5,000 students and offers more than 55 undergraduate majors, 10 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees. Maryville has forged its outstanding reputation based on academic outcomes, small classes, individualized student attention and academic excellence.
Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi (MS) www.msstate.edu CONTACT Ben Nelson Email: DNelson@saffairs.msstate.edu Phone: (940) 367-0486 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $6,772 (with Out of State Scholarship); $10,188 (without Out Of State Scholarship) Room & Board: $5,097 Average GPA: 3.29 Average ACT: 24 Average SAT: Critical Reading= 470-610 ; Math= 490-620 KEY PROGRAMS • Business • Engineering • Biological and Biomedical Sciences • Agriculture and Life Sciences • PGA Golf Management IMPORTANT FACTS Mississippi State University, founded in 1878, is a public, comprehensive land grant university. The 4,200 -acre rural campus is located in Starkville, about 170 miles southeast of Memphis and 127 miles north of Jackson.Mississippi State University has been ranked in the Top 40 of Forbes Magazine's "America's Best College Buys" since 2009. Students at Mississippi State can choose from more than 160 academic degrees, which are all at a 19 to 1 Student/ Teacher Ratio.The Mississippi Bulldogs varsity teams compete in 15 sports and are members of the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference.
Missouri University of Science & Technology Rolla, Missouri (MO) www.mst.edu CONTACT Shara Johnson Email: sharaj@mst.edu Phone: (214) 504-8059 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $22,000 Room & Board: $8,000 Average GPA: 3.5 Average ACT: 24 Average SAT: 1410 KEY PROGRAMS • 15 Engineering programs • Applied Sciences • Pre-Med • Secondary Education • Business IMPORTANT FACTS S&T is a top technological research institute in the Midwest with the highest return on investment for our graduates. We currently have 7800 students enrolled and offer strong degree programs in STEM fields on a traditional 4-year campus.
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio (OH) undergrad.osu.edu CONTACT Laura Hall Email: hall.1820@osu.edu Phone: (214) 914-9104 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $25,726 Room & Board: $10,800 Average GPA: N/A Average ACT: 27-31 (middle 50%) Average SAT: 1200-1350 (middle 50%) KEY PROGRAMS • Business • Engineering • Political Science • Veterinary Medicine • Dance IMPORTANT FACTS The Ohio State University, founded in 1870, is an urban public research institution in Columbus, OH, the 15th largest city in the United States. Our First Year Experience Program is an exemplary program in the nation leading to student success with 93% of freshman returning for their sophomore year. Living learning communities through the residence halls or our Honors and Scholars programs are just a few ways students can get involved. We are also home to an extensive student life program with over 1,000 student organizations. While Ohio State is big with 43,000 undergraduate students, we have an undergraduate student/faculty ratio of 19:1 and offer many ways for students to feel connected and involved. The Ohio State University is a member of the Common Application and has an early application deadline of November 1 and a final application deadline of February 1.
Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK) www.okcu.edu CONTACT Rachel Dickerson Email: rdickerson@okcu.edu Phone: (405) 208-5916 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $30,956 Room & Board: $7,800 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 26 Average SAT: 1162 KEY PROGRAMS • School of Theatre • Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Arts Management • Wanda L. Bass School of Music • Petree College of Arts & Sciences • Meinders School of Business IMPORTANT FACTS Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private university located in Oklahoma City, in the Uptown district. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, sciences and business. The only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report, Oklahoma City University is also listed in Forbes' "Best Christian Colleges" & "100 Best College Buys."
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma (OK) www.go.okstate.edu CONTACT Allie Young Sara Bradley Evan Townsend alliey@okstate.edu sara.c.bradley@okstate.edu evanct@okstate.edu (405) 334-6994 (405) 334-7056 (405) 332-1138 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $19,390 Room & Board: $8,530 Average GPA: 3.53 Average ACT: 25.1 Average SAT: 1108 KEY PROGRAMS • Animal Science • Psychology • Management • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering • Teaching & Curriculum Leadership IMPORTANT FACTS Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange. Through leadership and service, OSU is preparing students for a bright future and building a brighter world for all. As Oklahoma’s only university with a statewide presence, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through integrated, high-quality teaching, research, and outreach. OSU has more than 37,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 25,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 240,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.
Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana (IN) www.admissions.purdue.edu CONTACT Sherrill Landorf Email: slandorf@purdue.edu Phone: (214) 784-3280 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $28,794 non-resident Room & Board: $10,300 Average GPA: 3.4-4.0 Average ACT: 24-30 Average SAT: 1200 KEY PROGRAMS • Engineering • Nursing • Hospitality & Tourism Management • Professional Flight • Pharmacy IMPORTANT FACTS Purdue University is a vast laboratory for discovery. The university is known not only for science, technology, engineering, and math programs, but also for our imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. It’s a place where those who seek an education come to make their ideas real — especially when those transformative discoveries lead to scientific, technological, social, or humanitarian impact.
Rhodes College Memphis, Tennessee (TN) www.rhodes.edu CONTACT Katie Frink Email: frinkk@rhodes.edu Phone: (901) 843-3281 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $39,484 Room & Board: $9,884 Average GPA: 3.75 Average ACT: 27-31 (middle 50%) Average SAT: 1210-1360 (middle 50%) KEY PROGRAMS • Biology, Chemistry, & Physics • Economics/Commerce & Business • English • Political Science • Psychology IMPORTANT FACTS At Rhodes, a residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences, our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, and honor among ourselves. We live this life on one of the country's most beautiful campuses in the heart of Memphis, an economic, political, and cultural center, making Rhodes one of a handful of national liberal arts colleges in a metropolitan area. Named a Best Value by the Princeton Review and America’s #1 Service-Oriented College by Newsweek, Rhodes has also garnered accolades from U.S. News and Forbes and is profiled in the prestigious Colleges That Change Lives.
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas (TX) www.shsu.edu CONTACT Paula Teague Email: pteague@shsu.edu Phone: (214) 702-8720 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $7,022 Room & Board: $7,900 Average ACT: 21 Average SAT: 1010 KEY PROGRAMS • Criminal Justice • Education • Musical Theater • PGA Golf Management • Mass Communications IMPORTANT FACTS Sam Houston State University has a population of 19,000 students. We have over 80 undergraduate programs, over 50 Master's programs, and six doctoral programs. We have a Division 1 athletics program and over 200 student organizations. Classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as being in the top 7% of all U.S. colleges and universities.
Samford University Birmingham, Alabama (AL) www.samford.edu CONTACT Sheri Heasley Email: sheasley@samford.edu Phone: (469) 450-6385 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $25,528 Room & Board: $8,662 Average GPA: 3.7 Average ACT: 27 Average SAT: 1220 KEY PROGRAMS • Health Sciences • Business • Journalism and Mass Comm • University Fellows • D1 Athletics IMPORTANT FACTS The mission of Samford University is to nurture persons in their development of intellect, creativity, faith and personhood. As a Christian university, the community fosters academic, career and ethical competency while encouraging social and civic responsibility, and service to others. Our student-to-faculty ratio is a low 12:1. More than 90 percent of our full-time faculty have earned the highest degrees in their fields of study. No classes at Samford are taught by graduate students. Samford professors genuinely care -- they are role models who lead by example.Experiencing a sense of place is an important part of college life. At Samford University, place is defined in many ways - the beautiful campus, the rich traditions, the surrounding area and the people that make up this community.
Southwestern College Winfield, Kansas (KS) www.beadbuilder.com CONTACT Krystal Winn Email: krystal.winn@sckans.edu Phone: (620) 229-6201 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $24686 Room & Board: $6,968 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 24 Average SAT: 980
KEY PROGRAMS • Biology • Business • Education • Marine Biology • Video Game Development IMPORTANT FACTS •We are a small, liberal arts, private college based in Winfield, KS •Winfield is ranked as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America according to author Norman Crampton with a population of roughly 12,000 and two Fortune 500 companies •Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1 •Enrollment: Students from 23 states and 13 foreign countries •We have about 600 students residing on-campus and 2,000 enrolled •We DO NOT charge out of state tuition •We specialize in about 45 majors •You are allowed to double major or minor in other disciplines •We offer a fifth-year master’s program that allows students to complete graduate degrees •More than 80% of our students graduate in four years •100% of our students receive financial aid, including two scholarships: academic scholarships and activity grants •We are the first college in the region to go wireless and to issue laptops to all entering new students
Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas (TX) www.sfasu.edu CONTACT Toni Chandler Email: chandlertd@sfasu.edu Phone: (972) 638-0732 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $3400 (12 hours) Room & Board: $3400-$6000 (depending on facility) Average GPA: N/A Average ACT: 21.6 Average SAT: 1004 KEY PROGRAMS • Education • Business • Nursing • Music • Forestry IMPORTANT FACTS Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.
Texas A&M University College Station, Texas (TX) www.tamu.edu CONTACT Vitia Martinez Email: martinezvb@tamu.edu Phone: (817) 375-0960 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $9,006 Room & Board: $8,450 Average ACT: 27 Average SAT: 1220 KEY PROGRAMS • College of Engineering • Mays Business School • Architecture • College of Science • Education IMPORTANT FACTS One of the few academic institutions that is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant univeristy. Have the only College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science in Texas. Have over 120 undergraduate degrees to choice from in over 90 majors.
Texas A&M University - Texarkana Texarkana, Texas (TX) www.tamut.edu CONTACT Natalie Woodward McGuire Email: natalie.woodward@tamut.edu Phone: (903) 277-0211 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $6,374 Room & Board: $6,782 Average GPA: 3.2 Average ACT: 21 Average SAT: 953 KEY PROGRAMS • Psychology • Business Administration • Computer Science • Biology • Accounting IMPORTANT FACTS We host one Eagle Open House in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Beginning Fall 2014, we will be offering intercollegiate women’s soccer and men’s and women’s tennis.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas (TX) www.tamucc.edu CONTACT Danette Gutierrez Email: Danette.Gutierrez@tamucc.edu Phone: (214) 335-4195 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $7,172 Room & Board: $7, 900 Average GPA: 3.27 Average ACT: 20 Average SAT: 965 KEY PROGRAMS • Nursing • Biology • Elementary Education • Kinesiology • Mechanical Engineering IMPORTANT FACTS Where can students blend daily work in classrooms and labs and walks along the beach? TAMU-CC! Yes, we’re a bit tropical but we’re more than beautiful scenery. Our awardwinning, nationally recognized First-Year Learning Communities Program is one of the most comprehensive learning community programs in the country. TAMU-CC is also an AVID university. Mentors are trained to assist students to promote their success. With a total enrollment of 10,508 and a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students will easily learn who their classmates are and enjoy a personalized approach to teaching. Islanders also compete in 15 NCAA Division I sports.
Texas State University San Marcos, Texas (TX) www.txstate.edu CONTACT Denim Pittman Email: denim@txstate.edu Phone: (214) 682-0364 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $9,150 Room & Board: $7,800 Average ACT: 23 Average SAT: 1044 KEY PROGRAMS • Education • Athletic Training • Musical Theatre • Nursing • Criminal Justice IMPORTANT FACTS Located in between Austin & San Antonio. 34,500 students. 96 Bachelor's, 86 Master's, 12 Doctoral degrees. 400 student organizations. 27 residence halls.
Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas (TX) www.ttu.edu CONTACT Rex Oliver Savannah Leonard Ever Macias rex.oliver@ttu.edu savannah.leonard@ttu.edu ever.macias@ttu.edu (214) 630-8324 (214) 630-8324 (214) 630-8324 Katelyn Sablatura Ricky Alarcon katelyn.sablatura@ttu.edu ricardo.alarcon@ttu.edu (214) 630-8324 (214) 630-8324
COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $9,242 Room & Board: $8,464 Average ACT: 22-27 Average SAT: 1030-1200 KEY PROGRAMS • Engineering • Business • Arts & Sciences • Agriculture • Media & Communication IMPORTANT FACTS Texas Tech University is the largest institution of the Texas Tech University System. More than 30,000 students attend classes in Lubbock on the 1,839-acre campus. The university is the major institution of higher education in a region larger than 46 of the nation's 50 states and is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, law school and medical school. The university annually awards approximately $300 million in financial assistance to 75% of the student population. We have over 400 student organizations for all of our students to get involved in on campus.
The University Of Arizona Tucson, Arizona (AZ) www.arizona.edu CONTACT Antonio L. Benjamin Email: benjamin1@email.arizona.edu Phone: (682) 888-3635 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $27,070 Room & Board: $6,240 Average GPA: 3.4 Average ACT: 24.3 Average SAT: 1114 KEY PROGRAMS • Nursing • Education • Dance • Engineering • Physics/Astronomy IMPORTANT FACTS The University of Arizona is a member of the Association of American Universities. The UA is one of only 62 universities in the US and Canada selected with this honor. The UA has this honor based on the quality of research and education and is the only university in Arizona with this distinction. The UA is ranked the 119th best university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 2014 edition. Among public universities, the UA is ranked No. 58 nationally. The University of Arizona also is one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars!
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas (TX) bealonghorn.utexas.edu CONTACT Dallas Admissions Center dac@austin.utexas.edu 214-526-BEVO (2386) COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $9,346 – $10,738 (annual flat rate tuition cost varies by college and school) Room & Board: $8,973-$11,148 Average ACT: 28 Average SAT: 1252 KEY PROGRAMS • 170 Fields of Study, more than 100 majors • Cockrell School of Engineering • Moody College of Communication • School of Architecture • Red McCombs School of Business IMPORTANT FACTS The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the country and, with an undergraduate population of about 38,000 students, the largest institution of The University of Texas System. The university's culture of innovation and its position as the hub of the creative community of Austin drive a focus on new ideas, multi-disciplinary research, and bold innovations that the world needs to address complex economic, social and cultural issues across Texas, the nation and the world. A leading provider of education and research, the university offers students a depth and diversity of resources unmatched by most public universities and serves as an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas — big, ambitious and bold.
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas (TX) www.utsa.edu/admissions/undergrad CONTACT Carlos Martinez Email: Carlos.Martinez2@utsa.edu Phone: (210) 800-3451 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $9,000 Room & Board: $9,500 Average GPA: 3.35 Average ACT: 24 Average SAT: 1100 KEY PROGRAMS • Architecture • Business • Engineering • Liberal and Fine Arts • Sciences IMPORTANT FACTS The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is located in the nation's seventh-largest city and Texas' top tourist destination. Home to the Alamo and other Spanish missions including a rich history of diverse cultures, San Antonio is an amazing environment in which to learn, discover and grow. Whether you take classes at the Main Campus or Downtown Campus, you can take advantage of all the Alamo City has to offer. UTSA's nine colleges collaborate and provide students with a Top Tier education. There are more than 140 degree programs offered to nearly 30,000 students. UTSA offers a complete collegiate environment to their students by offering quality academics as well as providing 17 Division I sports which compete in Conference USA. If you would like to learn more UTSA, visit our website at www.utsa.edu/admissions/. GO ROADRUNNERS!
The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas (TX) www.uttyler.edu CONTACT Jeff Hawthorne Email: Jhawthorne@uttyler.edu Phone: (214) 458-4403 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $7,200 Room & Board: $9,000 Average GPA: 2.8 Average ACT: 23 Average SAT: 990 KEY PROGRAMS • Nursing • Engineering • Business • Education • Psychology IMPORTANT FACTS The University of Texas at Tyler is a centerpiece for learning, culture and natural beauty in East Texas, located midway between Dallas and Shreveport, Lousiana. UT Tyler is one of the fastest-growing public universities in the renowned Texas System. Our graduates often outperform graduates from all other Texas public universities with outstanding pass rates on state licensure exams. UT Tyler has the largest nursing program in the state of Texas with a 98% pass rate on the NCLEX (nursing certification exam). One of the only universities in the country to offer a bachelor’s degree in human resource development.
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) www.ua.edu CONTACT Cindy Wright, Dallas & East Texas Heather L. Robinson, Dallas/Ft. Worth cindy.wright@ua.edu heather.robinson@ua.edu (817) 602-4727 (682) 999-7129 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $23,000 Room & Board: $11,000 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 26 Average SAT: 1160 KEY PROGRAMS • College of Communications - new Digital Media Center • College of Engineering - New Engineering Complex • College of Commerce and Business Administration • College of Nursing - All 4 years on campus • Ranked Law School IMPORTANT FACTS Everything you need to find your place with the best and brightest is here at The University of Alabama. It all begins with a beautiful campus and 200 academic majors, outstanding Honors programs, freshman learning communities and generous scholarships and financial aid. Your options for involvement are many, from our championship athletic tradition and diverse volunteer opportunities to our Greek system and state-of-the-art recreation center and an active campus ministries program. We offer student led campus tours and invite you to come see what the University of Alabama can offer you as our student.
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas (AR) www.uark.edu/home CONTACT Jennifer A Duncan Email: jaduncan@uark.edu Phone: (479) 856-8918 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $17,610 Room & Board: $9,042 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 26 Average SAT: 1152 KEY PROGRAMS • Nursing • Biology • Accounting • Architecture • Industrial Engineering IMPORTANT FACTS Businessweek ranked the Sam M. Walton College of Business at No. 6 among American business schools for return on investment; Among top 2% of research universities, top 25 outdoor colleges; $200 million endowed Honors College; U.S. News & World Report named the University of Arkansas one of the nation's top 10 "up and coming" public universities; New Arkansan Non-resident tuition award for academically qualified students.
University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas (AR) uca.edu/admissions CONTACT Mirtila Lovelace Email: Mlovelace@uca.edu Phone: (501) 472-4825 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $7,595 Room & Board: $5,520 Average GPA: 3.3 Average ACT: 23.2 KEY PROGRAMS • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Nursing • Digital Filmmaking • Environmental Science IMPORTANT FACTS
Out-of-state tuition is waived for students who live in University-owned housing. Our 400 student-athletes, competing in 17 NCAA Division 1 varsity sports, have made UCA the number one athletic program in academics in Arkansas. The Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at UCA rivals private universities across the U.S. We're one of only a handful of honors colleges in the entire country to have our own faculty. The employment rate of our Nursing graduates is 100% Generous music scholarships available by audition to majors and non-majors. One of the only film programs in the country that regularly produces a feature film that allows student filmmakers hands on experience crewing at every level of the project (ucafilm.org). The College of Liberal Arts has the only BA in African American studies and BA in Religious Studies in the state. It also works with the only Confucius Institute in the mid-south.
University of Georgia Athens, Georgia (GA) www.uga.edu CONTACT Adriana Quintero White Email: aqwhite@uga.edu Phone: (214) 537-5684 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $28,472 Room & Board: $5,290 Average GPA: 3.77 Average ACT: 27 Average SAT: 1290 KEY PROGRAMS • Sciences • Terry School of Business • Grady School of Journalism & Communication • Engineering • Honors College IMPORTANT FACTS The University of Georgia (UGA) was chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in January 1785 to become America’s first state university. As a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities UGA is recognized as one of the nation’s leading public universities. We are proud of this distinction and our proud of the success of our students. In 2012-2013 UGA Honors students once again were highly successful in national and international scholarship competitions, and, for the third time in the past decade, Honors students were awarded prestigious Rhodes, Goldwater, Udall, and Truman scholarships in the same year. In addition, UGA continues to be ranked among the top colleges in the country. U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 “Best Colleges” edition has UGA ranked 21st among public universities. They also rank the Terry College’s BBA program at 31st in the nation (19th among public business schools). The University of Georgia continues to be one of the best values in public higher education in the nation. Top value and low debt at graduation earned UGA 15th-place status on Kiplinger Magazine’s list of 100 best values among public colleges and universities.
University of Houston Houston, Texas (TX) www.uh.edu CONTACT Megan Robey Email: mrobey@uh.edu Phone: (682) 422-3071 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $9,318 Room & Board: $8,753 Average GPA: UH Does not capture or factor in Average HS GPA Average ACT: 23 Composite Average SAT: 1138 KEY PROGRAMS • Cullen College of Engineering • Bauer College of Business • Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management • College of Pharmacy • Moores School of Music IMPORTANT FACTS The University of Houston is ranked among the best colleges in the United States for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, UH ranks fourth in the nation’s Top Colleges Where Students Get the Best Bang for Their Buck," meeting performance-based standards in line with those suggested by President Barack Obama. UH is one of three Tier One public research institutions in the nation designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian-American Serving Institution by the U. S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education. UH faculty include Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winners.
University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri (MO) www.missouri.edu CONTACT Brandon Mills Email: askbrandon@missouri.edu Phone: (469) 878-7337 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $22,822 Room & Board: $9,116 Average ACT: 25.7 Average SAT: 1159 KEY PROGRAMS • Journalism • Business • Health Professions • Engineering • Education IMPORTANT FACTS The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase territory. Mizzou is one of only 34 public U.S. institutions in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 280 academic programs. Mizzou has the largest, most powerful university research reactor in the U.S. and is one of seven universities nationwide with a school of medicine, veterinary medicine and law all on one campus.
University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM) www.unm.edu CONTACT Rebecca Gonzales Email: rgonzales1@unm.edu Phone: (505) 382-0812 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $20,688 Room & Board: $8,454 Average GPA: 3.3 Average ACT: 22 Average SAT: 1110 KEY PROGRAMS • School of Engineering • School of Architecture and Planning • College of Fine Arts • Anderson School of Management • College of Arts and Sciences IMPORTANT FACTS Founded in 1889 as New Mexico's flagship institution, the University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the University represents a cross-section of cultures and backgrounds. In fall of 2013, 28,644 students attended main campus. With more than 215 degrees and programs, UNM provides cutting-edge research and creative opportunities. According to the 2012 US News and World’s Report, UNM has several ranked programs. School of Medicine ranked 28th while specific programs rank in the Top 10. School of Law ranked 79th, the engineering program ranked 85th nationally, and College of Fine Arts ranked 50th, with photography ranked fifth in the nation.
University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma (OK) www.go2.ou.edu CONTACT Kimberly Rutland Lauren Marks Monica Rowland Berry krutland@ou.edu lmarks@ou.edu mrowland@ou.edu (972) 444-9218 (972)869-8041 (214)855-5574 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $21,105 Room & Board: $8,718 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 26 Average SAT: 1180 KEY PROGRAMS • Meteorology • Petroleum Engineering • Dance • International Business • Entrepreneurship and Venture Managemant IMPORTANT FACTS OU’s academic community offers incomparable learning opportunities that will prepare you for success after college. With over 150 degree options, students with any academic interest can find the right fit. Since every member of the Sooner family is unique, we provide individualized support services to help students reach their goals. With a studentto-faculty ratio of just 18:1 and an average class size of 32, you will interact with faculty and staff members who make it a top priority to be available to students. Through programs like the Writing Center, free tutoring, one-on-one academic advising each semester and classes that help you with your transition to college, you will receive valuable assistance from your freshman to your senior year. With more than 450 ways to get involved on campus, you can create your own story at the University of Oklahoma. We provide the tools necessary to be leaders on campus and in life after college.As a graduate, you will also have access to our career services resources to ensure you continue to excel.
University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama (AL) www.southalabama.edu/admissions CONTACT Jodi Garrett Email: jgarrett@southalabama.edu Phone: (251) 533-8874 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $16,620 Room & Board: $6860-$8390 Average GPA: 3.07 Average ACT: 23 Average SAT: 1080 KEY PROGRAMS • School of Medicine • School of Nursing • School of Engineering • Mitchell College of Business • Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health IMPORTANT FACTS http://www.southalabama.edu/publicrelations/quickfacts.pdf USA COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS •Arts and Sciences •Computing •Continuing Education and Special Programs • Education •Auburn University School of Pharmacy at USA
University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina (SC) www.sc.edu CONTACT Trey Patty Email: pattyk@mailbox.sc.edu Phone: (214) 267-9086 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $28,461 Room & Board: $8,909 Average GPA: 3.56-4.33 Average ACT: 24-29 Average SAT: 1120-1280 KEY PROGRAMS • Business (#1 - International Business) • Biology • Pharmacy • Psychology • Sport and Entertainment Management IMPORTANT FACTS USC is a flagship institution serving a diverse population of more than 29,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Though the campus is a major research institution, USC manages to keep class sizes small. Sixty-five percent of courses taken by freshmen have 25 or fewer students. Located in the capital city of Columbia, USC’s location is ideal for students participating in internships related to their majors. Kaplan Publishing’s The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine’s recent rankings cited South Carolina as #32 in the nation in its list for the “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.”
University of Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK) www.utulsa.edu CONTACT Beverly Henry Wheeler Email: beverly-wheeler@utulsa.edu Phone: (800) 331-3050 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $35,050 Room & Board: $10,426 Average GPA: 3.8 Average ACT: 28 Average SAT: 1280 KEY PROGRAMS • Petroleum Engineering • Cyber Corp • Business • Nursuing • Theater IMPORTANT FACTS In its vibrant urban environment, The University of Tulsa offers a diversity of learning experiences, a balance between career preparation and liberal education, teaching, and research, and endeavors to instill in its students an understanding that stature as an individual and value as a member of society depend upon continual learning.