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Presentation College is in a self-contained town, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Presentation College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Presentation College include family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at Presentation College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 753 students (608 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Presentation College. The student body at the school is essentially female.
Many students at Presentation College are part-timers. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Welcoming people of all faiths, Presentation College challenges learners toward academic excellence and, in the Catholic tradition, the development of the whole person."
More complete details are provided below.
Presentation College
1500 N Main
Aberdeen, SD 57401
General Phone: (605) 225-1634
Admissions Phone: (605) 229-8492
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 229-8429
http://www.presentation.edu
Presentation College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 40 | registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 19 | radiographyer, surgical tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, histotechnologist |
| Business And Management | 10 | business and related services |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical transcription |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation studies |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | general studies, English language and literature |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Presentation College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 71 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Presentation College had a total enrollment of 753 students (608 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 22% |
| Women | 78% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 76% |
| Minnesota | 16% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Presentation College offers campus housing for 137 of its 608 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Aberdeen, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 315 | 314 | 100% | 116 | 37% |
| Men | 70 | 70 | 100% | 25 | 36% |
| Women | 245 | 244 | 100% | 91 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 229-8492
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,400 |
| Room and board | $ 4,700 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,851 |
Financial Aid:
Presentation College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 229-8429
Presentation College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $38,558 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $46,219 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $35,473 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $31,975 | 5 | $35,852 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $34,550 | 17 | $37,732 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Presentation College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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