College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1970 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,334 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$17,790,229 |
Application Deadline: |
July 1 |
Application Fee: |
$N/A |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$4,738 in-state, 12,988 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,500 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, marching band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society |
Student Organizations: |
49 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Kappa Delta, Psi Chi, Sigma Tu Delta, Sigma Delta Pi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Kappa Phi. |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Newman Club. |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Indian Students Association, Culturas, Club de Espanol Siglo XXI, COLORS, Alpha Psi Lambda, Club Alma Gitana |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association, Student Ambassadors, Art Club, Ballet Folklorico, Biology Club, Chamber Club, Criminal Justice Association, Drama Club, Environmental Protection Society, Film Club, Future Fitness and Sports Teachers, Gay and Straight Alliance, Guitar Club, Healthe and Fitness Club, Health Professions Society, History Club, Judo Club, Kickboxing Organization, Marketing Association, Music Club, Paintball Club, Political Science Association, Pre-Law Society, Psychology Club, Social Work Club, Star Club, Student Accounting Society, Students Coalition for Democracy and Human Rights, Student Systems Group, Tae Kwan Do, Twisters Dance Team |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Bridge (twice per long semester) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Public and Private Schools, Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Agencies, Financial Institutions. |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
278,525 |
Library Facilities: |
Member of TexShare, state-wide resource sharing network; member of OCLC |
Museums |
Planetarium |
Computers Available: |
388 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
308 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Wireless Capacity: |
400 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (50%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (38%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (9%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
300 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Laredo, Texas (2), San Antonio, TX (150) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
N/A |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Laredo, TX (5) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Mariachi Festival, Primavera Mexicana, Sanchez Lecture Series, Dance Concerts, Medieval Festival, Hallowen Festival, Pre Exam Jam |
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