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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, also known as MU, is located in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1857 as the Mansfield Classical Seminary. After a few name and status changes, it became Mansfield University in 1983. MU is one of the state universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The university campus spreads across an area of more than 170 acres. MU offers over 70 undergraduate, more than 8 graduate, more than 6 associate, over 60 minor and several baccalaureate programs in diverse areas of study.
MU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It supports more than 12 intercollegiate sports teams that participate in the Division II level. The athletes participate in sports such as field hockey, basketball, swimming, soccer, softball, cross-country, indoor track, and track & field.
The main campus of Mansfield is in Mansfield, PA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Mansfield offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to music, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Mansfield does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 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 2007-2008, Mansfield had 3,338 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA 16933
General Phone: (570) 662-4000
http://www.mansfield.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 148 | library science, technical and business writing, history, English, geography, political science, social studies, economics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 119 | elementary school teaching, education, special ed |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 73 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business and Management | 53 | business management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | psychology, music therapy, mental and social health services |
| Science | 43 | biology, chemistry, aquatic biology, physics, geology |
| Family and Social Work | 43 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Music | 31 | music, music management, music performance |
| Media | 20 | communication studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 10 | art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Mansfield in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 508 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 152 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Mansfield had a total enrollment of 3,338 students (3,078 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 83% |
| New York | 13% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Mansfield offers campus housing for 1,800 of its 3,078 (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. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,367 | 2,349 | 70% | 670 | 29% |
| Men | 1,250 | 893 | 71% | 269 | 30% |
| Women | 2,117 | 1,456 | 69% | 401 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| 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 | $ 7,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,488 |
| Room and board | $ 6,672 |
| Room charge | $ 4,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,612 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Mansfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332400)
Mansfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 67 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 11 |
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 | 30 | $99,641 | 17 | $93,538 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $77,858 | 24 | $74,655 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $61,278 | 18 | $60,606 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $48,117 | 12 | $45,441 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $79,619 | 71 | $70,677 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 68 | 135 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Football | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 41 | 41 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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