College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1856 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Baptist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,308 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$25,492,422 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$17,950 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,206 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
N/A |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Beta Beta Beta, Logothia, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psychology Honor Society, Science Honor Club, Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Tau Omega, Business Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Student Movement, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, New Beginning Singers, Campus Crusade, Journey Team |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) International Club, Ladies of Distinction, Harambee |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Athletic Trainer's Association, Bailey Mountain Cloggers, Conservation Club, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, Movie and Video Game Club, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Student National Education Association, National Choral Directors Association, National Association of Social Workers, American Guild of Organists, Music Educators National Conference, Campus Activity Board, Major Events Committee, Recreation Committee, Special Events Committee, Chapel Choir, College Choir, Chamber Singers, Collegiate Band, Wind Symphony |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Hilltop (online on a regular basis) |
Number of Fraternities: |
6 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
5 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, religious |
Career: |
resume assistance, interest inventory |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
84,801 |
Library Facilities: |
N/A |
Museums |
Harris Media Center, Education Curriculum Library, Rural Life Museum |
Computers Available: |
212 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
N/A |
Wireless Areas: |
|
Wireless Capacity: |
|
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, 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 (42%), men's dorms (42%), apartment for single students (16%) |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
194 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Asheville, North Carolina (32), Greenville, South Carolina (80) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Greenville, South Carolina (80) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Asheville, North Carolina (19) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code |
Popular Events: |
N/A |
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