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Curry College is a private, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution located in Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1979. The campus spreads across an area of 137 acres. Curry college's main campus is in Milton, and other campuses are located in Plymouth, Worcester, Boston, and Medford. Curry College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in diverse areas of study. Certificate courses are also offered. The academic divisions of Curry College are as follows:
Curry College offers more than 12 varsity sports teams. The sports teams are nicknamed the Colonels. They participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis.
Curry College can be found in Milton, MA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Curry College.
The most common majors at the school are in media, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Curry College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 468 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 471 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower.
Instructors at Curry College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 3,182 students were enrolled in the school.
Curry College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Curry College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Commonwealth Coast Conference and New England Football Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Curry College
1071 Blue Hill Ave
Milton, MA 02186-2395
General Phone: (617) 333-2900
http://www.curry.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 213 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 148 | business management, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 138 | registered nursing |
| Media | 76 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | education, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | sociology, English, liberal arts and sciences, social studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medicine | 16 | health professions |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Curry College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 591 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 139 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Curry College had a total enrollment of 3,182 students (2,786 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 62% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| New York | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Curry College offers campus housing for 1,423 of its 2,786 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Milton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,945 | 2,656 | 67% | 588 | 22% |
| Men | 1,799 | 1,164 | 65% | 274 | 24% |
| Women | 2,146 | 1,492 | 70% | 314 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 468 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 471 | 550 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,540 |
| Room and board | $ 10,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,920 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Curry College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 214300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $80,607 | 26 | $79,704 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $67,586 | 30 | $68,270 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $58,508 | 17 | $55,733 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $73,890 | 75 | $68,911 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Curry College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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