DOWLING COLLEGE
- 150 Idle Hour Blvd
- Oakdale, NY 11769
- OPEID College Code: 00266700
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- General Phone: (631) 244-3000
- President: Dr. Robert J. Gaffney
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,532
- College Mascot: Golden Lions
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Dowling College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.dowling.edu
- Mission Statement
- Dowling College is an independent, comprehensive institution in the liberal arts tradition whose first priority is educating its diverse student body for personal and professional development. Dowling provides every student with a broad range of educational opportunities in a personalized environment empowered by a faculty totally committed to student success. As "The Personal College," Dowling is known for the extraordinary attention given to student learning in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in each of the College's four schools. The students, faculty and staff of the College contribute to the arts, sciences and professions such as business, education and aviation. Dowling College provides its community and alumni with continuing educational opportunities so that they may participate in learning as a lifetime endeavor.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Dowling College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: WWW.DOWLING.EDU
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,385 | 1,551 | 2,936 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,117 (81%) | 1,202 (77%) | 2,319 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 278 (25%) | 250 (21%) | 528 (23%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 35% | 56% | 85% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,083 | $4,610 | $3,510 | $6,915 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 40 | 46 | 34 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,310 | 1,515 | 1,381 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $22,850 | $20,310 | $17,452 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,850 | $20,310 | $17,452 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,850 | $20,310 | $17,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,200 | $9,200 | $9,886 |
| Other Expenses | $1,842 | $1,800 | $1,634 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $17,451 | $15,000 | $13,118 |
| Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,000 | $2,772 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,000 | $2,772 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $35,892 | $32,310 | $29,972 |
| In-State | $35,892 | $32,310 | $29,972 |
| Out of State | $35,892 | $32,310 | $29,972 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $44,401 | $39,310 | $34,342 |
| In-State | $44,401 | $39,310 | $34,342 |
| Out of State | $44,401 | $39,310 | $34,342 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $26,950 | $24,310 | $21,224 |
| In-State | $26,950 | $24,310 | $21,224 |
| Out of State | $26,950 | $24,310 | $21,224 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,532 Undergraduate: 3,365 Graduate: 2,167
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,291 Female: 3,241
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,515 Female: 1,850
- Graduate Gender Male: 776 Female: 1,391
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,927 Part-Time: 2,605
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,133 Part-Time: 1,232
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 794 Part-Time: 1,373
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 332 | 6% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Black | 374 | 7% |
| Asian | 95 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 7% |
| White | 3,091 | 56% |
| Unknown | 1,231 | 22% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 628 | 11% |
| Ages 18-19 | 866 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 666 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,113 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 943 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 347 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 269 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 492 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 183 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 14 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 918 | 419 | 499 |
| Faculty Status | 460 | 121 | 339 |
| Tenured Faculty | 93 | 93 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 43 | - | 43 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 548 | 121 | 427 |
| Primarily Instruction | 477 | 121 | 356 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 62 | 60 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 136 | 102 | 34 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 172 | 136 | 36 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 110 | 85 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 42 | 33 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $97,319 (121) | $98,140 (78) | $95,829 (43) |
| Professor | $116,628 (41) | $115,215 (29) | $120,044 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $94,913 (53) | $95,440 (32) | $94,109 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,793 (23) | $78,172 (14) | $72,092 (9) |
| Instructor | $55,057 (4) | $55,076 (3) | $55,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,626 (121) | $80,298 (78) | $78,407 (43) |
| Professor | $95,425 (41) | $94,269 (29) | $98,220 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $77,658 (53) | $78,089 (32) | $77,000 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,014 (23) | $63,960 (14) | $58,985 (9) |
| Instructor | $45,048 (4) | $45,063 (3) | $45,001 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,492,469 | $1,166,799 | $1,325,670 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 47% | 53% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 268 | 140 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 254 | 140 | 114 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 65 | 40 | 25 |
| Rowing | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,020 | $24,286 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,063 | $6,357 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rowing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 30%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 14% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 28% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 32% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 6 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 9 | 12 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
