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The campus of Tri - State University is in Angola, Indiana, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Tri - State University include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Tri - State University is known for its programs in engineering, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Tri - State University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Tri - State University had 1,172 students enrolled (1,069 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Tri - State University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Tri - State University values student athletics, and belongs to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Tri-State University, a private institution founded in 1884, is to provide career-oriented higher education in the areas of engineering, business, arts and sciences and teacher education in a learning environment in which students receive personal attention through small classes and excellent teaching. The Institution's undergraduate and graduate programs encourage and foster lifelong learning that prepare graduates to be productive in professional-level positions early in their careers, to advance to leadership roles, and to provide service to society. The purposes of Tri-State University are as follows: I. to provide students with educational tools needed to develop careers of leadership in their chosen professions; II. to provide students with general education courses and activities that expose them to a variety of academic disciplines, broadening their cultural horizons; III. to provide students with continuing programs that respond to contemporary needs of businesses and industries in the community and region; IV. to provide students with opportunities to pursue graduate studies, lifelong learning and professional expertise; and V. to provide students with higher education designed to enable them to be contributing citizens of local, regional and international communities, primarily in the areas of engineering, business and teacher education."
More complete details are provided below.
Tri - State University
1 University Ave
Angola, IN 46703-1764
General Phone: (260) 665-4100
Admissions Phone: (260) 665-4132
Financial Aid Phone: (260) 665-4116
http://www.tristate.edu
Tri - State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 64 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management |
| Business And Management | 50 | business management, marketing, business administration, accounting, accounting technology, business and related services, MIS, operations management, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, science teaching, math teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | CAD and design, engineering technology, construction engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer science, computer engineering, computer programming |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | social services, English |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | turf management |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Tri - State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 37 |
| Associate's degree | 23 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Tri - State University had a total enrollment of 1,172 students (1,069 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 74% |
| Women | 26% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 62% |
| Michigan | 15% |
| Ohio | 12% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Tri - State University offers campus housing for 649 of its 1,069 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Angola, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana 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 | 1,649 | 1,229 | 75% | 305 | 25% |
| Men | 1,100 | 843 | 77% | 227 | 27% |
| Women | 549 | 386 | 70% | 78 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 56% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (260) 665-4132
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,200 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,505 |
Financial Aid:
Tri - State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (260) 665-4116
Tri - State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 0 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 15 |
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 | academic year | 18 | $53,908 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $46,033 | 5 | $41,170 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $42,249 | 9 | $38,278 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $47,537 | 15 | $39,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tri - State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (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 placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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