Private school in Washington DC with 8,400 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
64%
Women
65%
Men
61%
Total number of applicants
19,650
Women: 65%
Men: 35%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
19%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$68,484
Out-of-state
$68,484
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 28%
ACT: 18%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
2,372
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
65%
Enrolled men:
35%
6-year graduation rate
79%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
88%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
12%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 8%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 14%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 10%
White: 60%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
12:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Patriot League
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Location
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
HBCU
No
Contact information
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