College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1830 |
Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
4-1-4 |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,125 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$103,561,628 |
Application Deadline: |
March 1 |
Application Fee: |
$30 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$25,345 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,695 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
104 |
Honor Societies: |
Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Beta Phi, Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha, Beta Beta Beta, Alpha Psi Omega, Eta Sigma Phi, Pi Delta Phi, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Pi Sigma, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Pi; Greek honor societies: National Order of Omega, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Rho Lambda |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) College Worship Council, Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Cultural Society, Multicultural Association, International Interest Group |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Macon Outdoors, Alpha Phi Omega, Volunteers in Action, Habitat for Humanity, 6 fraternities, 4 sororities, social and multicultural awareness groups, campus political organizations, Drama Guild, choir and chamber singers, intramural sports |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Yellow Jacket (bi-weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
6 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
6 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
35% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
36% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Altria, BB&T, Circuit City, Hanover County (VA), Henrico County (VA), U. S. Government, Virginia Government |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
184,872 |
Library Facilities: |
N/A |
Museums |
Observatory with 12-inch reflecting telescope, three-meter radio telescope, Flippo Art Gallery, greenhouse, six historic buildings, Birdsong Peaks of Excellence Center in Thomas Branch Residence Hall provides a living/learning environment for students |
Computers Available: |
350 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
40 |
Wired Labs: |
260 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms |
Wireless Capacity: |
50 |
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: |
coed dorms (51%), women's dorms (14%), men's dorms (8%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (6%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (6%) |
Sprinkler System: |
16% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
115 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Richmond, VA (20), Washington, DC (90) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Ashland, VA (0) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Richmond, VA (15) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Richmond) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Dance Marathon, Springfest, Activities Carnival, Homecoming, outdoor concerts, Watkins Lecture Series, Concert Choir performances, Ujima Gospel Choir performances, athletic events |
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