Saint Joseph's University

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00336700
  • Interim President: John W. Smithson
  • Fax: (610) 660-3300
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 8,916
  • College Mascot: Hawks

Saint Joseph's University

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • - Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution

    - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC
  • - Air Force

Religious Affiliation

  • Roman Catholic

Website:

www.sju.edu

Mission Statement

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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
  • - Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • - Single Doctoral (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • - Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • - High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • - Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

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 Saint Joseph's University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biochemistry Degree--6--
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Biology Degree--5510-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting Degree--705-
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Actuarial Science Degree--11--
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Business Administration Degree-15623-
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Commerce Degree---89-
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Finance Degree--10162-
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Financial Planning and Services Degree---30-
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Human Resources Degree---19-
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Insurance Degree-----
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International Business Degree--1411-
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International Marketing Degree--125-
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Knowledge Management Degree--22-
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Management Information Systems Degree--1540-
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Marketing Degree1-9822-
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Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management Degree-13--
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Special Products Marketing Operations Degree--9212-
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Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other Degree--2326-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communication and Media Studies, Other Degree--6--
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Degree--727-
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Information Science Studies Degree--1--
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Education

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Art Teacher Education Degree--3--
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Education Degree---14-
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Education Administration Degree---3011
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Educational and Instructional Media Design Degree---39-
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Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision Degree---38-
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Elementary Education Degree--1318-
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Health Teacher Education Degree---5-
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Mathematics Teacher Education Degree---3-
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Reading Teacher Education Degree---47-
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Secondary Education Degree--150-
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Special Education and Teaching, Other Degree--5911-
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Special Education Teaching Degree---54-
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Engineering Technology

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Environmental Control Technologies, Other Degree---9-
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English Language and Literature

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Creative Writing Degree---18-
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English Language and Literature Degree--52--
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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Asian Civilization Studies Degree-----
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European Civilization Studies Degree-----
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French Studies Degree-----
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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German Language and Literature Degree-----
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Italian Language and Literature Degree--1--
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Latin Language and Literature Degree--3--
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Spanish Language and Literature Degree--4--
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Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-----
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Bioethics, Medical Ethics Degree---1-
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Health Care Administration Degree---5-
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree--49--
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Hospital Administration Degree--648-
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Nurse Anesthetist Degree---9-
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History

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History Degree--23--
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Gerontology Degree---5-
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Legal Professions and Studies

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Legal Professions and Studies, Other Degree--5--
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts Degree-231--
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Humanistic Studies Degree-----
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree--7--
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Science Degree--2--
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy Degree--3--
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Religious Studies Degree--4--
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree--10--
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Physics Degree--2--
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Psychology

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Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree--3--
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Psychology Degree--5518-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Community Organization and Advocacy Degree---15-
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Public Administration Degree--2--
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Security and Protective Services

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Homeland Security Degree---1-
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Social Sciences

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Criminology Degree-235132-
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Economics Degree--22--
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International Relations and Affairs Degree--21--
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Political Science Degree--34--
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Sociology Degree--21--
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Visual and Performing Arts Degree--12--
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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 Saint Joseph's University 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 Saint Joseph's University.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.sju.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Saint Joseph's University admissions office phone number is (610) 660-1300. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.sju.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

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

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,5063,8957,401
Number Granted Admission (%)2,690 (77%)3,062 (79%)5,752 (78%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)550 (20%)586 (19%)1,136 (20%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,06193%
ACT ® Exam29226%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading510600
SAT ® Math520610
SAT ® Writing520610

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2226
ACT ® English2226
ACT ® Math2127

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 8,916
  • - Undergraduate: 5,471

    - Graduate: 3,445

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender
  • - Male: 3,801

    - Female: 4,536

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender
  • - Male: 2,590

    - Female: 2,813

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.9 : 1

  • Graduate Gender
  • - Male: 1,211

    - Female: 1,723

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 5,072

    - Part-Time: 3,265

  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 4,526

    - Part-Time: 877

  • Graduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 546

    - Part-Time: 2,388

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2943%
American Indian190.2%
Black86610%
Asian2353%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander90.1%
Hispanic3194%
White6,79476%
Unknown2913%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18520.6%
Ages 18-192,35928%
Ages 20-212,06625%
Ages 22-2487010%
Ages 25-291,12013%
Ages 30-346067%
Ages 35-394225%
Ages 40-495677%
Ages 50-652603%
Age Over 6550.06%
Age Unknown100.1%

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: 89%
  • Part-Time Students: 100%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students76%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male75%
Female77%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien86%
American Indian100%
Black50%
Asian69%
Hispanic70%
White77%
Unknown63%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less71%
5 Years75%
6 Years76%

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 Saint Joseph's University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.collegecostcalculator.org

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$34,856$34,894$34,318
$0 - $30,000$27,335$26,998$26,614
$30,000 - $48,000$27,356$27,479$26,843
$48,001 - $75,000$32,418$28,770$30,384
$75,001 - $110,000$32,740$32,838$33,039
More Than $110,000$36,805$36,649$36,437

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$36,640$35,230$34,090
In-State Tuition and Fees$36,640$35,230$34,090
Out of State Tuition and Fees$36,640$35,230$34,090
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,500$1,500

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$12,206$11,925$11,800
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
Off Campus
Room and Board$12,206$11,925$11,800
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,000$2,500$6,000

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$52,846$51,155$49,890
In-State$52,846$51,155$49,890
Out of State$52,846$51,155$49,890
Off Campus
In-District$52,846$51,155$49,890
In-State$52,846$51,155$49,890
Out of State$52,846$51,155$49,890
Off Campus with Family
In-District$44,140$42,730$41,590
In-State$44,140$42,730$41,590
Out of State$44,140$42,730$41,590

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 Saint Joseph's University financial aid office phone number is (610) 660-1556. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid1,14294%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid1,13293%$16,105
All Federal Grants15112%$5,614
Pell Grants14412%$3,965
Other Federal Grants14712%$1,883
State/Local Grants & Scholarships15813%$2,214
Institutional Grants & Scholarships1,12693%$15,127
All Student Loans72260%$9,743
Federal Student Loans71459%$5,649
Other Student Loans14612%$20,554

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 (%)2.0%2.0%2.4%
Number in Default262328
Number in Repayment1,2901,0981,129

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:
  • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:
  • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,654
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $7,650

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 Related--1
Drug Related172
Liquor Related275
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related-1-
Liquor Related1--
Residence Hall
Drug Related152
Liquor Related-72

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
Forcible Rape-2-
Robbery1--
Aggravated Assault1-1
Burglary47375
Nearby Public Area
Robbery11-
Aggravated Assault-1-
Vehicle Theft--1
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2-
Aggravated Assault1-1
Burglary31291

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Atlantic 10 Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Atlantic 10 Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Atlantic 10 Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$4,370,394$1,907,688$2,462,706
Ratio (%)100%44%56%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes452245207
Unduplicated Athletes452245207
Baseball3434-
Basketball281414
All Track Combined935142
Field Hockey24-24
Golf99-
Lacrosse754728
Rowing904941
Soccer573225
Softball20-20
Tennis22913

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$152,415$74,686
Assistant Coaches-$28,815$28,865

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches442321
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Lacrosse532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Rowing844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,5931,036557
Faculty Status746313433
Tenured Faculty187187-
Graduate Assistants98-98
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service732299433
Primarily Instruction732299433
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1811774
Other Professionals29525441
Technical and/or Paraprofessional38530679
Clerical And Secretarial14212319
Skilled Crafts1616-
Service and/or Maintenance22316360

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$83,904 (299)$89,202 (173)$76,629 (126)
Professor$111,666 (71)$115,231 (48)$104,226 (23)
Associate Professor$87,503 (89)$93,339 (53)$78,912 (36)
Assistant Professor$77,447 (88)$77,390 (46)$77,510 (42)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$83,904 (299)$89,202 (173)$76,629 (126)
Professor$111,666 (71)$115,231 (48)$104,226 (23)
Associate Professor$87,503 (89)$93,339 (53)$78,912 (36)
Assistant Professor$77,447 (88)$77,390 (46)$77,510 (42)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
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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