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Morrisville State College, commonly referred to as MSC and The State University of New York at Morrisville, was established in the year 1908. It is a public institution for higher education and has campuses situated in Morrisville and Norwich in Central New York. MSC offers more than 15 bachelor and associate degrees in diverse areas of study.
MSC’s athletics department sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams. It offers a wide range of athletics programs and opportunities. MSC is member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Mustangs. The Mustangs participate in several sports including men's soccer and women's soccer, men's lacrosse and women's lacrosse, men's basketball and women's basketball, softball, football, and others.
The main campus of Morrisville State is in Morrisville, NY (a rural area). The school is a public school. Morrisville State offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to animal science and care, conservation and resource management, and mechanics and repair.
Morrisville State does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 520. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
Morrisville State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 3,388 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Morrisville State makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Morrisville State belong to the Independent Northeast Region and New Jersey Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Morrisville State College
Morrisville, NY 13408
General Phone: (315) 684-6000
http://www.morrisville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science and Care | 109 | animal science, dairy science |
| Liberal Arts | 105 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 69 | business and related services, business management, accounting technology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 67 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 43 | computer support, information science, computer and info science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 29 | natural resources courses, natural resources management, wood science |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | architectural engineering tech, engineering technician, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 24 | rehabilitation, dietitian assistant, sports and fitness management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 17 | agricultural operations, agriculture, aquaculture, agricultural management |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | restaurant and catering management |
| Construction Trades | 7 | construction trades |
| Hospitality | 6 | travel services |
| Media | 6 | journalism |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | community organization, child care management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | horticultural science |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Architecture and Planning | 2 | landscape architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Morrisville State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 453 | 40 |
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Morrisville State had a total enrollment of 3,388 students (2,953 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 90% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Morrisville State offers campus housing for 1,760 of its 2,953 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Morrisville, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York 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 | 4,085 | 2,914 | 71% | 1,119 | 38% |
| Men | 2,292 | 1,611 | 70% | 608 | 38% |
| Women | 1,793 | 1,303 | 73% | 511 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 56% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,771 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,631 |
| Room and board | $ 8,510 |
| Room charge | $ 4,720 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,160 |
Financial Aid:
Morrisville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285900)
Morrisville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
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 | 7 | $65,159 | 6 | $78,753 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $63,088 | 14 | $59,106 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $53,147 | 37 | $50,770 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $47,507 | 4 | $39,042 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $43,568 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $56,050 | 63 | $54,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Independent Northeast Region |
| Track | Independent Northeast Region |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
Aquaculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morrisville State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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