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Clearwater Christian is in a medium-sized city, in Clearwater, Florida. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Clearwater Christian earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Clearwater Christian include mathematics, music, and science.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Clearwater Christian in 2005, 34% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 490 to 585 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 555. Clearwater Christian attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
The school, in 2005, had 582 students (561 full-time equivalent).
Clearwater Christian is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Clearwater Christian makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Clearwater Christian College has a two-fold mission: to deliver a quality eduation based on sound academic instruction in the context of the historic Christian faith and to help students develop the qualities of character that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives pleasing to both God and man (Proverbs 3:4)."
More complete details are provided below.
Clearwater Christian College
3400 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33759-4595
http://www.clearwater.edu
Clearwater Christian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 26 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, history, humanities |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 14 | biology |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, biology teaching, math teaching, English teaching, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 2 | pre-med |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | information science |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Clearwater Christian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 108 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Clearwater Christian had a total enrollment of 582 students (561 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 36% |
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
Clearwater Christian offers campus housing for 600 of its 561 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Clearwater, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 434 | 149 | 34% | 149 | 100% |
| Men | 194 | 72 | 37% | 72 | 100% |
| Women | 240 | 77 | 32% | 77 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 555 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 66% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 59% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,220 |
| Room and board | $ 5,070 |
| Room charge | $ 3,090 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 860 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid:
Clearwater Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $39,934 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $34,333 | 8 | $33,472 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $36,290 | 11 | $32,619 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clearwater Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
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