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Cazenovia College

Cazenovia College

Cazenovia College is a co-educational baccalaureate college located in Cazenovia, New York. It was established in 1824. The college offers associate and bachelor’s degree programs in several academic disciplines, including accounting, English, interior design, communication studies, equine management, international studies, psychology, photography, criminal justice and homeland security, business management, and liberal studies. Courses are offered through the following divisions-

  • Art and Design
  • Business and Management
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences and Education
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Continuing Education

The U.S. News & World Report has named Cazenovia College on its "America's Best Colleges" list several times. The college is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Northeastern Athletic Conference. It sponsors sports teams in basketball, swimming and diving, equestrian, golf, cross country, lacrosse, cheerleading, soccer and baseball. The college’s sports teams are nicknamed Wildcats. Students can even join clubs and organizations like Active Minds, the Sign Language Club, the Gaming Society, the Debate Society, Hillel Club, the Art Club and the Newman Club.

Overview of Cazenovia College

Cazenovia College is located in Cazenovia, NY (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Cazenovia College is the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in design, art studies, and family and social work.

Cazenovia College Selectivity

Cazenovia College does not offer open admission.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Cazenovia College had 1,084 enrolled students in 2007-2008.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Cazenovia College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Cazenovia College values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Founded in 1824, Cazenovia College is a small, independent, coeducational college offering baccalaureate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies. Embracing student success as its primary mission, the College comprises a diverse yet close-knit residential community that fosters intellectual, social, and ethical growth. Our experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities and dedicated team of faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that balances academic and student life. Graduates of Cazenovia College possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed and successful participants in the global community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Cazenovia College

Cazenovia College
22 Sullivan St
Cazenovia, NY 13035
General Phone: (800) 654-3210
http://www.cazenovia.edu

Cazenovia College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Design63design and visual communication, interior design, fashion design
Business and Management58business management
Family and Social Work25human services
Liberal Arts10liberal arts and humanities, social services, English
Therapy and Counseling7psychology
Art Studies7art studies
Security and Law Enforcement6criminal justice and safety
Education and Teaching3educational admin and supervision, early childhood special ed
Science2environmental biology
Media1communication studies

Number of programs and degrees for Cazenovia College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree17615
Associate's degree65
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Cazenovia College had a total enrollment of 1,084 students (1,002 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men22%
Women78%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White61%
Black4%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown30%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1944%
20-2131%
22-248%
25-293%
30-341%
35-391%
40-492%
50-641%

Cazenovia College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time100 %

Cazenovia College Room and Board (2007)

Cazenovia College offers campus housing for 875 of its 1,002 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Cazenovia, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Cazenovia College Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,3301,52966%28419%
Men53032561%6319%
Women1,8001,20467%22118%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Cazenovia College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 22,894
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 22,894
Room and board$ 9,502
Room charge$ 5,190
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,312
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Cazenovia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268500)

Cazenovia College Faculty

Cazenovia College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured819
Non-tenured, but on tenure track99
Non-tenured and not on tenure track45

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year7$73,6667$71,391
Associate professoracademic year1*13$60,214
Assistant professoracademic year9$48,1958$46,460
No academic rankacademic year4$41,1325$42,234
All faculty totalacademic year21$55,73933$56,526

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Cazenovia College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballDivision III Independents
BaseballDivision III Independents
TrackDivision III Independents

Cazenovia College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

SCIENCE
Environmental Biology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Cazenovia College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Cazenovia College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Cazenovia College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Cazenovia College % of degrees in family and social work
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Cazenovia College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in design
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Cazenovia College % of degrees in design
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Cazenovia College Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Cazenovia College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Cazenovia College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Cazenovia College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member

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