College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1876 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Presbyterian (U.S.A.) |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
804 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$25,862,863 |
Application Deadline: |
May 1 |
Application Fee: |
$50 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$11,605 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$5,500 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
21 |
Honor Societies: |
Gamma Iota Sigma, Alpha Kappa Mu, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Chi Lambda, Alpha Lambda Delta and Harte Honors Program |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Student Association |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) International Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Beta Phi Beta, Chancellor's Social Club, Chancellorettes Social Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, FBI, Golden Hearts, Intelligent Black Women, Kappa Kappa Psi, Crimson Court, Pride Phi Prestige SAEA, Students in Free Enterprise Sophistication Unlimited Modeling Troupe, Science Club, Sigma Chi Upsilon and Tau Beta Sigma |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Advance (twice per year) |
Number of Fraternities: |
4 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
5% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
12% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Local school systems and school systems across the country, Mercedes Benz USI, The Tuscaloosa News, Southern Power Company, MCI, Alagasco, Various Banks and financial establishments. |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
116,924 |
Library Facilities: |
NA |
Museums |
NA |
Computers Available: |
1,224 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
100 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,500 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (47%), men's dorms (39%), apartment for single students (14%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
105 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Birmingham (50), Atlanta (200) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Tuscaloosa (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Tuscaloosa (1) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Alabama) |
Navy ROTC: |
N/A |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Alabama) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Homecoming, Founders' Day, Students' Choice Awards, Honors Convocation, Awards Convocation, Coffee Houses, and Greek Step Shows |
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