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Students attend Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, WI, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Silver Lake College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Silver Lake College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
Silver Lake College is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 832 students at Silver Lake College (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Silver Lake College are female.
The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Silver Lake College is a dynamic learning community that empowers students through a quality liberal arts education integrated with professional preparation offered in an environment of mutual respect and concern for persons, based on the principles and truths of Franciscan Catholic tradition."
More complete details are provided below.
Silver Lake College
2406 S Alverno Rd
Manitowoc, WI 54220-9319
General Phone: (920) 684-6691
http://www.sl.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 54 | education, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, educational administration, art education, education of learning disabled, special ed, ... |
| Business and Management | 52 | business management, human resources, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | English, history |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | theology |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | public administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | information science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | engineering technician |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Silver Lake College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 77 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 56 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Silver Lake College had a total enrollment of 832 students (486 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 97% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Silver Lake College offers campus housing for 75 of its 486 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Manitowoc, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 243 | 115 | 47% | 33 | 29% |
| Men | 86 | 45 | 52% | 9 | 20% |
| Women | 157 | 70 | 45% | 24 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| 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 | $ 19,194 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,194 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Room charge | $ 4,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,350 |
Financial Aid:
Silver Lake College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 385000)
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $54,394 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $58,318 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $57,830 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $39,046 | 10 | $37,608 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $26,327 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $42,910 | 28 | $46,212 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Basketball | 0 | 3 | 3 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Silver Lake College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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