Students attend Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 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.
There are 913 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Silver Lake College.
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
Admissions Phone: (920) 686-6175
Financial Aid Phone: (920) 686-6122
http://www.sl.edu
Silver Lake College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 113 | business management, human resources, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 61 | education, early childhood special ed, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, mental retardation education, music teaching, education of learning disabled, educational administration, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | engineering technician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | history, English |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | public administration |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | theology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Silver Lake College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 128 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 89 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Silver Lake College had a total enrollment of 913 students (493 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 21% |
| Women | 79% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 82% |
| Michigan | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Silver Lake College offers campus housing for 48 of its 493 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 85 | 83% | 33 | 39% |
| Men | 22 | 16 | 73% | 7 | 44% |
| Women | 80 | 69 | 86% | 26 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| 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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (920) 686-6175
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,050 |
| Room charge | $ 4,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,125 |
Financial Aid:
Silver Lake College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 385000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (920) 686-6122
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,187 | 4 | $41,105 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $36,084 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $44,668 | 11 | $40,321 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Basketball | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Silver Lake College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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