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Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College) was established in the year 1947 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Previously, Villa Julie College was a community college for local residents. The campus spreads over an area of 80 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Stevenson University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Mustangs. The college's athletic teams participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, and track. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students.
Stevenson University is in a large suburb, in Stevenson, MD. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Stevenson University earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include design, law, art studies, computer science and engineering, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Stevenson University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 460 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 570.
Stevenson University, in 2007-2008, had 3,304 students (3,016 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Stevenson University belong to the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Villa Julie College provides a distinctive career-focused and personalized environment for undergraduate, pre-professional, and graduate students. The cornerstone of the mission is an educational experience to engage students in their personal, social, and intellectual growth by identifying and supporting career planning while encompassing liberal arts, science, and technology. The College encourages and supports a learning atmosphere based on core values, knowledge of its students and the practicality of broadening students' horizons for adapting to the changing world in which we live."
More complete details are provided below.
Stevenson University
1525 Greenspring Valley Rd
Stevenson, MD 21153-0641
General Phone: (410) 486-7000
http://www.stevenson.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 152 | business management, business communications, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 106 | registered nursing |
| Law | 92 | legal professions, legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 82 | computer programming, computer services management |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | interdisciplinary studies, English, public history and archival administration |
| Education and Teaching | 44 | elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | family and community services |
| Design | 31 | design and visual communication |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 27 | film studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | forensic science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 4 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 1 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Stevenson University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 605 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 85 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Stevenson University had a total enrollment of 3,304 students (3,016 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,675 | 2,285 | 62% | 633 | 28% |
| Men | 1,058 | 638 | 60% | 193 | 30% |
| Women | 2,617 | 1,647 | 63% | 440 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| 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 | $ 19,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Room and board | $ 9,856 |
| Room charge | $ 6,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,396 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,404 |
Financial Aid:
Stevenson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210700)
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 | 10 | $69,085 | 22 | $75,782 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $65,208 | 13 | $64,543 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $57,561 | 20 | $58,177 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $53,135 | 10 | $51,027 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $61,773 | 65 | $64,309 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stevenson University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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