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Dowling College is a private, coeducational college with main campuses located in Oakdale, Shirley, and Melville, Suffolk County, New York, United States. It was established in 1955 as an extension of Adelphi College. In 1968, the College became an independent institution and was renamed to Dowling College after its chief benefactor, Robert Dowling, a well-known city planner, philanthropist, and aviator. Dowling College grants admission to more than 6,000 students every year.
Dowling College is organized into the following schools:
Dowling College's sports teams are called the Golden Lions. The official mascot is the Golden Lion. The College offers baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, and tennis to men. The College offers basketball, cross country, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball to women.
Dowling is located in a large suburb, in Oakdale, NY. 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.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Dowling tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 5,833 students (4,221 full-time equivalent).
Dowling has a large share of part-time students. 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
150 Idle Hour Blvd
Oakdale, NY 11769-1999
General Phone: (631) 244-3000
http://WWW.DOWLING.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 755 | elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, science teaching, music teaching, education courses, ... |
| Business and Management | 478 | business management, finance, accounting, international business, sales and marketing, financial management |
| Liberal Arts | 145 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, sociology, political science, foreign language and literature, economics, humanities, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 46 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Engineering | 14 | aerospace engineering, various engineering courses |
| Science | 11 | biology, biological and physical sciences, geology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 9 | transportation and materials moving |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Dowling in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 873 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 590 | 37 |
| Post-master's certificate | 39 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 20 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Dowling had a total enrollment of 5,833 students (4,221 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 88% |
| State unknown | 6% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Dowling offers campus housing for 512 of its 4,221 (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 | 2,866 | 2,263 | 79% | 513 | 23% |
| Men | 1,373 | 1,101 | 80% | 275 | 25% |
| Women | 1,493 | 1,162 | 78% | 238 | 20% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,310 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,310 |
| Room and board | $ 9,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Dowling participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266700)
Dowling has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 55 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
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 | calendar year | 25 | $113,851 | 12 | $116,644 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 34 | $93,805 | 18 | $93,926 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $78,683 | 12 | $76,813 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $52,667 | 4 | $52,071 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 74 | $96,457 | 46 | $91,749 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 26 | 61 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science 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
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% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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