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Faculty/Classroom: 76% of faculty are male; 24%, female. The av¬erage class size in an introductory lecture is 129; in a laboratory, 22; and in a regular course, 28.
Admissions: 66% of the 1997-98 applicants were accepted. In a re¬cent year, there were 20 National Merit finalists and 3 semifinalists. 185 freshmen graduated first in their class.
Requirements: The ACT is required. Out-of-state residents must demonstrate strong academic performance in high school and score well on the ACT. K-State admits ail state residents who are graduates of an accredited Kansas secondary school. The GED is accepted. Appli¬cations are accepted on-line at http://www.ksu.edu/admit/ application.html. AP and CLEP credits are accepted.
Procedure: Freshmen are admitted to all sessions. Entrance exams should be taken in the junior and senior years. There is an early admis¬sions plan. Application deadlines are open. The application fee is $15. The college accepts all in-state residents who apply. Notification is sent on a rolling basis.
Transfer: 1313 transfer students enrolled in 1997-98. Transfer stu¬dents must have a college GPA of 2.0. 20 credits of 120 to 167 must be completed at K-State.
Visiting: There are regularly scheduled orientations for prospective students, including campus tours and visits with academic advisers and admissions representatives. There are guides for informal visits and visi¬tors may sit in on classes and stay overnight. To schedule a visit, contact New Student Services at (800) 432-8270 or (913) 532-6318.
Financial Aid: In a recent year, 70% of all students received some form of financial aid. 56% of freshmen and 60% of continuing students received need-based aid. The average freshman award was $5893. Of that total, scholarships or need-based grants averaged $2090; loans av¬eraged $2103 ($3825 maximum); and work contracts averaged $1700 ($2000 maximum), 21% of undergraduates work part time. Average an¬nual earnings from campus work are $1545. The average financial in¬debtedness of the 1997 graduate was $11,000. K-State is a member of CSS. The FAFSA and the college’s own financial statement are re¬quired. The fall application deadline is March 1.
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Salina, KS 67401-6196
(785) 827-5541, ext. 1285 (800) 874--1154, ext 1285; FAX: (785) 827-0927
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Topeka, KS 66621
(913) 231-1010; (800) 332-0391
Washburn University of Topeka, a public, primarily commuter institution established in 1865, offers programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, nursing, education, and technical and other career-oriented fields. There are 4 undergraduate and 3 graduate schools. In addition to regional accreditation, Washburn has baccalaureate program accreditation with APTA, CAHEA, CSWE, NASAD, NASM, NCATE, and NLN. The 2 libraries contain 300,000 volumes and 100,000 microform items, and subscribe to 1800 periodicals. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, Sterling College
Sterling, KS 67579
(316) 278-4275 (800) 346-1017; FAX: (316) 278-3890
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Student Life: 62% of undergraduates Kansas Newman College
Wight, KS 67213
(516) 942-4231, ext 144 (800) 736-7585, ext.144; FAX; (316) 932-4983
Kansas Newman College, established in 1933, is a private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. In addition to re¬gional accreditation, KNC has baccalaureate program accreditation with NLN. The library contains 85,000 volumes, and subscribes to 500 peri¬odicals. Computerized library services include database searching. Spe¬cial learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, planetarium, and TV station. The 53-acre campus is in an urban area. Including residence halls, there are 7 buildings.
Student Life: 90% of undergraduates are from Kansas. Others are from 19 states, Mcpherson College
McPherson. KS 6745C
(316) 241-0751; FAX; (316) 241-8443
McPherson College, founded in 1887 and affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, is a private, nonprofit institution offering undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, and education. The library contains 84,990 volumes, 329 microform items, and 3026 audiovisual forms/CDs, and subscribes to 459 periodicals. Computerized library services include the card catalog and interlibrary loans. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, TV station, and an automobile restoration center. The 23-acre campus is in a small town 60 miles north of Wichita. Including residence halls, there are 15 buildings.
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