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Dowling is located in a large suburb, in Oakdale, New York. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Dowling top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study business and management and education and teaching.
The admissions department at Dowling does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 410 to 520 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 520 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Dowling offers classes to 6,379 students (4,378 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in New York Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Dowling College is an independent, comprehensive institution in the liberal arts tradition whose first priority is educating its diverse student body for personal and professional development. Dowling provides every student with a broad range of educational opportunities in a personalized environment empowered by a faculty totally committed to student success. As ôThe Personal College,ö Dowling is known for the extraordinary attention given to student learning in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in each of the CollegeÆs four schools. The students, faculty and staff of the College contribute to the arts, sciences and professions such as business, education and aviation. Dowling College provides its community and alumni with continuing educational opportunities so that they may participate in learning as a lifetime endeavor."
More complete details are provided below.
Dowling College
Idle Hour Blvd
Oakdale, NY 11769-1999
General Phone: (631) 244-3000
Admissions Phone: (631) 244-3030
Financial Aid Phone: (631) 244-3110
http://WWW.DOWLING.EDU
Dowling awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 748 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, reading teaching, education courses, educational administration, early childhood education, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 538 | business management, finance, accounting, business and related services, financial management, sales and marketing, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 152 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, history, English, political science, foreign language and literature, sociology, humanities, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Science | 11 | geology, biological and physical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 8 | aerospace engineering, various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 8 | health professions |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel |
| Transportation | 0 | transportation and materials moving |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Dowling in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 880 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 531 | 38 |
| Post-master's certificate | 127 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 17 | 1 |
In 2005, Dowling had a total enrollment of 6,379 students (4,378 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate | 51% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 91% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Dowling offers campus housing for 496 of its 4,378 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakdale, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,399 | 2,082 | 87% | 465 | 22% |
| Men | 967 | 844 | 87% | 201 | 24% |
| Women | 1,432 | 1,238 | 86% | 264 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 59% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (631) 244-3030
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,420 |
| Room and board | $ 8,193 |
| Room charge | $ 5,748 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,490 |
Financial Aid:
Dowling participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (631) 244-3110
Dowling has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | calendar year | 26 | $100,227 | 11 | $100,689 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 33 | $88,177 | 17 | $85,658 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $71,806 | 15 | $67,623 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $57,403 | 4 | $56,163 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 84 | $86,348 | 47 | $80,910 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 112 | 67 | 179 |
| All Other Sports | 112 | 67 | 179 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Engineering, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dowling Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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