Private school in Iowa with 1,500 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
66%
Women
66%
Men
66%
Total number of applicants
1,735
Women: 44%
Men: 56%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
21%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$47,888
Out-of-state
$47,888
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 8%
ACT: 57%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
237
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
43%
Enrolled men:
57%
6-year graduation rate
60%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
60%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 3%
Hispanic: 4%
Native American: 1%
Other: 12%
White: 80%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
8:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four
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
American Rivers Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
American Rivers Conference
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Location
610 W 4th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Plains
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
HBCU
No
Contact information
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