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Geneva College, established in 1848, is a private college of liberal arts located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 50 acres. Geneva College offers various undergraduate degrees in the fields of elementary education, engineering, and business, among others. Master’s degrees in business administration, science in organizational leadership, and education are also available.
Geneva College competes in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. The sports teams of the institute are known as the Golden Tornadoes. They participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, and volleyball.
Geneva College is in Beaver Falls, PA. Beaver Falls is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Reformed Presbyterian Church college. Geneva College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Geneva College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management.
Not all applicants to Geneva College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 470 to 610 in 2007. People seek out Geneva College, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,891 students study at Geneva College (in 2007).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Presidents' Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Geneva College
3200 College Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010-3599
General Phone: (724) 846-5100
http://www.geneva.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 228 | human resources, organizational behavior, business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 82 | elementary school teaching, higher education administration, special ed, math teaching, music teaching, education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 72 | bible studies, theology and religious vocations, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | history, sociology, English, English composition, political science, liberal arts and humanities, Classical languages and literature, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Engineering | 26 | engineering, chemical engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | social work |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Media | 14 | communication studies, radio and TV tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | speech pathology |
| Music | 5 | music, various music studies, music performance |
| Mathematics | 3 | applied mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
Number of programs and degrees for Geneva College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 417 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 133 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 3 |
In 2007, Geneva College had a total enrollment of 1,891 students (1,746 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Geneva College offers campus housing for 959 of its 1,746 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,093 | 916 | 84% | 352 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| 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 | $ 19,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,430 |
| Room and board | $ 7,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid:
Geneva College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 326700)
Geneva College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $53,496 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $59,348 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $60,183 | 4 | $58,195 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $52,043 | 11 | $48,942 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $44,735 | 11 | $42,867 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $54,329 | 28 | $47,374 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 157 | 80 | 237 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Track | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 47 | 65 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Geneva College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Reformed Presbyterian Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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