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University of Massachusetts - Boston (UMass Boston)

100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00222200
  • Chancellor: J. Keith Motley
  • Type: 4 Year Public
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 15,454
  • College Alias: UMass Boston
  • College Mascot: Beacons

University of Massachusetts - Boston

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates
  • On-Campus Day Care Available

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.umb.edu

Mission Statement

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Governing System

  • University of Massachusetts

Accreditation

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Other Nearby Campus Locations

*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact University of Massachusetts - Boston directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biochemistry-27--
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other13---
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Biology-9663
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Cell Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other--3-
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography--1-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting--43-
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Business Administration-415143-
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Finance--12-
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International Business--2-
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Labor and Industrial Relations15--
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer313--
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Computer Science--8-
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Information Technology-410-
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Education

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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services1---
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Counseling and Guidance Services--35-
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Education---12
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Education Administration4-4-
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Education, Other9-8-
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Education, Teaching Individuals with Vision Impairments2---
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Educational and Instructional Media Design7-48-
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Spanish Language Teacher Education1---
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Special Education Teaching38-45-
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--236-
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels3---
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature-12530-
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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African-American Studies-4--
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Asian Civilization Studies-2--
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United States Studies-1012-
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Womens Studies-5--
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other1---
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French Language and Literature-3--
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Italian Language and Literature-2--
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Linguistics--54-
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Spanish Language and Literature-11--
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Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics-3--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Adult Health Nursing7---
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Clinical Nurse Specialist1---
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Family Practice Nurse52---
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Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy--10-
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Mental Health Counseling--18-
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Nursing-332--
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Nursing Science--383
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin, Other---2
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other--3-
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History

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History-4816-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Biological and Physical Sciences--74
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Dispute Resolution16-12-
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Gerontology283232
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-3--
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Legal Professions and Studies

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Legal Professions and Studies, Other-3--
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics-2--
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy-11--
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Philosophy, Other-4--
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry-845
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Geology and Earth Science-32--
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Physics-64-
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Psychology

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Clinical Psychology--88
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Educational Psychology26-11-
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Psychology-222--
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Community Organization and Advocacy-38--
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Human Services--11-
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Public Administration--38-
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Public Administration and Social Service, Other-1--
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Public Policy--65
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Social Work-17--
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Health and Physical Education-85--
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Science Technology

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Physical Science Technologies, Other4---
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Security and Protective Services

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Criminal Justice-133--
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology-34--
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Archaeology--14-
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Cartography9---
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Criminology5---
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Economics-67--
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Geography----
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Political Science-69--
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Social Sciences-3--
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Sociology-6416-
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United States Government and Politics12---
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Drama-6--
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other--8-
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Music-6--
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Art Studies-19--
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Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Reviewed on: March 21, 2011 Flag Review
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  • University of Massachusetts is a great school with great professors. It is prestigious school in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Reviewed on: February 17, 2011 Flag Review
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  • School is great in general but international counselors there are the worse!! WE had an agreement and I never thought that they would change their words and not honor it. It was the worse experience I've ever had. Don't even bother trying to work with them.

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates UMass Boston accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into UMass Boston.

The UMass Boston admissions office phone number is (617) 287-6100. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,8083,6466,454
Number Granted Admission (%)1,930 (69%)2,487 (68%)4,417 (68%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)598 (31%)699 (28%)1,297 (29%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,11186%
ACT ® Exam--

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420540
SAT ® Math460570
SAT ® Writing--

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 15,454

    • - Undergraduate: 11,568

    - Graduate: 3,886

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 5,968

    - Female: 8,944

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 4,781

    - Female: 6,260

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,187

    - Female: 2,684

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 8,906

    - Part-Time: 6,006

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 7,681

    - Part-Time: 3,360

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,225

    - Part-Time: 2,646

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien6754%
American Indian470.3%
Black2,03013%
Asian1,54710%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander40.03%
Hispanic1,2028%
White7,84051%
Unknown2,03013%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18790.5%
Ages 18-191,96213%
Ages 20-212,67718%
Ages 22-243,24622%
Ages 25-292,99220%
Ages 30-341,3819%
Ages 35-398095%
Ages 40-491,0767%
Ages 50-656444%
Age Over 65320.2%
Age Unknown140.09%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 75%
  • Part-Time Students: 55%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students40%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male34%
Female44%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien40%
American Indian-
Black27%
Asian54%
Hispanic31%
White39%
Unknown42%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less14%
5 Years32%
6 Years40%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending University of Massachusetts - Boston, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$10,868$12,062$11,506
$0 - $30,000$8,213$8,282$8,515
$30,000 - $48,000$9,351$9,915$9,902
$48,001 - $75,000$13,025$12,854$13,274
$75,001 - $110,000$15,860$15,682$16,194
More Than $110,000$16,912$16,744$16,554

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$11,407$10,611$10,611
In-State Tuition and Fees$11,407$10,611$10,611
Out of State Tuition and Fees$24,927$23,188$22,797
Books and Supplies$800$800$800

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,050$9,050$9,050
Other Expenses$2,340$2,340$2,270
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,340$2,340$2,270

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$12,207$11,411$11,411
In-State$12,207$11,411$11,411
Out of State$25,727$23,988$23,597
Off Campus
In-District$23,597$22,801$22,731
In-State$23,597$22,801$22,731
Out of State$37,117$35,378$34,917
Off Campus with Family
In-District$14,547$13,751$13,681
In-State$14,547$13,751$13,681
Out of State$28,067$26,328$25,867

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The UMass Boston financial aid office phone number is (617) 287-6300. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid89784%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid74370%$7,595
All Federal Grants46543%$5,214
Pell Grants46543%$4,195
Other Federal Grants42340%$1,121
State/Local Grants & Scholarships63559%$2,054
Institutional Grants & Scholarships56353%$3,400
All Student Loans71367%$5,272
Federal Student Loans71267%$4,839
Other Student Loans363%$8,725

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)3.7%4.5%3.3%
Number in Default9410378
Number in Repayment2,4752,2792,317

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Weapons Related1--
Drug Related--7
Liquor Related-12

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Robbery2-1
Aggravated Assault214
Burglary21517
Vehicle Theft--1
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape24-
Robbery58-
Aggravated Assault22--
Vehicle Theft73-

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Little East Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Little East Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Little East Conference

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes268155113
Unduplicated Athletes251142109
Baseball2626-
Basketball23149
Ice Hockey502822
Lacrosse1515-
Soccer502624
Softball15-15
Tennis1679
Track and Field, Indoor241410
Track and Field, Outdoor24159
Track and Field, X-Country13103
Volleyball12-12

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$25,739$26,179
Assistant Coaches-$3,057$4,101

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches522824
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
Ice Hockey642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
Lacrosse33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Indoor633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, Outdoor633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
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Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,7491,7031,046
Faculty Status5515474
Tenured Faculty2772743
Graduate Assistants430-430
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,088547541
Primarily Instruction1,088547541
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial91892
Other Professionals887683204
Technical and/or Paraprofessional683384299
Clerical And Secretarial491237254
Skilled Crafts1313-
Service and/or Maintenance2323-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$86,048 (514)$90,559 (261)$81,394 (253)
Professor$116,181 (114)$117,680 (69)$113,881 (45)
Associate Professor$87,057 (166)$89,891 (89)$83,782 (77)
Assistant Professor$77,094 (137)$82,152 (59)$73,268 (78)
Instructor$72,083 (1)$72,083 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$61,443 (96)$60,384 (43)$62,301 (53)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,888 (33)$58,905 (11)$61,880 (22)
Professor$118,743 (3)$152,799 (1)$101,715 (2)
Associate Professor$118,927 (2)- (-)$118,927 (2)
Assistant Professor$43,476 (1)- (-)$43,476 (1)
Lecturer$50,806 (27)$49,516 (10)$51,564 (17)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$83,862 (547)$88,845 (272)$78,933 (275)
Professor$115,693 (117)$117,785 (70)$112,576 (47)
Associate Professor$87,179 (168)$89,891 (89)$84,125 (79)
Assistant Professor$76,793 (138)$82,152 (59)$72,790 (79)
Instructor$72,083 (1)$72,083 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$57,080 (123)$56,635 (53)$57,417 (70)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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