College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1872 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Presbyterian |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
488 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$42,806,300 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$14,860 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,270 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
44 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Mortar Board, Alpha Psi Omega, Chi Beta Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry Board, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministries, Episcopalian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Presbyterian Fellowship, Wesley Fellowship |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Students' Association, International Students' Association |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) American Chemical Society - Student Affiliate, Amnesty International, Art Students' Society, Club Med (pre-medical), Erosophic Society (literary), Gay-Straight Alliance, Honor Council, Hyde Park Players, Interfraternity Council, Lyon Ambassadors (admissions office volunteers), Lyon Cheerleaders, Lyon Concert Choir, Lyon Office of Volunteer Education, Lyonnex Computer Club, Model U. N. , Panhellenic Council, Promoting Overall Wellness (P. O. W. ), Residence Life staff, Scot yearbook, Scottish Heritage (bagpipe band and Highland Dance troupe), Social Council, Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, X-Treme Adventure Squad, Young Democrats |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Highlander (bi-weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
3 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
10% |
Number of Sororities: |
2 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
13% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
N/A |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, other |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Acxiom Corp.; Alltel; Arkansas Eastman Company (division of Eastman Chemical); Arvest Bank; Stephens Inc.; Wal-Mart |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
146,280 |
Library Facilities: |
John Quincy Wolf folklore collection (Ozark folk music, Memphis blues), Stroud Collection of Historic papers, Craig Genealogy Collection |
Museums |
The Grigsby House (c. 1867), a log house moved from nearby Bethesda, Arkansas, is used for folklore and local history classes. The Kresge Gallery in the Alphin Building presents traveling art exhibits. The Regional Studies Center provides information on Ozark culture and history. |
Computers Available: |
110 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
915 |
Wired Labs: |
64 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms |
Wireless Capacity: |
150 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
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: |
N/A |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (22%), women's dorms (21%), men's dorms (34%), apartment for single students (23%), other housing options (0%) |
Sprinkler System: |
9% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
136 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Memphis, Tennessee (120), Little Rock, Arkansas (90) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas (55) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Newport, Arkansas (30) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
honor code, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Arkansas Scottish Festival (late April), Homecoming (late October) |
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