The main campus of Mansfield is in Mansfield, Pennsylvania (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Mansfield offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, music, and security and law enforcement.
Mansfield does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
Mansfield offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Mansfield had 3,390 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Mansfield makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Mansfield belong to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION STATEMENT Mansfield University is dedicated to providing an environment that promotes academic and personal growth as well as intellectual, ethical, and aesthetic values. The University serves the region, state, national and international communities by developing human and material resources. The University is committed to stimulating continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding by students, staff, and faculty. To accomplish this mission, Mansfield University pledges: ò To provide a liberal education for all its students. ò To prepare students for full and purposeful lives through undergraduate and graduate instruction in liberal arts and professional programs. ò To plan, develop, implement, and measure its efforts in providing optimum learning opportunities for students of a variety of ages, backgrounds, and needs. ò To promote affirmative action and equal opportunity. ò To maintain a faculty dedicated to teaching and scholarship. ò To cooperate with other educational institutions for the achievement of mutual goals. ò To provide educational and cultural programs to the general community. ò To offer expertise in public service activities."
More complete details are provided below.
Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA 16933
General Phone: (570) 662-4000
Admissions Phone: (570) 662-4243
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 662-4129
http://www.mansfield.edu
Mansfield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 141 | elementary school teaching, special ed, education |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | library science, technical and business writing, history, English, geography, political science, social studies, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 68 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 57 | communication studies |
| Music | 47 | music, music management, music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology, music therapy, mental and social health services |
| Science | 27 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry, aquatic biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 21 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Mansfield in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 577 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 108 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 6 |
In 2005, Mansfield had a total enrollment of 3,390 students (3,030 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 85% |
| New York | 13% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Mansfield offers campus housing for 1,800 of its 3,030 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mansfield, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,348 | 1,689 | 72% | 680 | 40% |
| Men | 925 | 650 | 70% | 266 | 41% |
| Women | 1,423 | 1,039 | 73% | 414 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 662-4243
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,408 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,831 |
| Room and board | $ 5,868 |
| Room charge | $ 3,824 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,044 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mansfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 662-4129
Mansfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 10 |
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 | 32 | $87,114 | 10 | $84,921 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $69,991 | 21 | $68,096 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $53,992 | 26 | $53,417 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $30,280 | 12 | $34,649 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 86 | $70,243 | 69 | $59,186 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 75 | 62 | 137 |
| Football | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 39 | 39 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mansfield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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