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University of Great Falls, UGF, was established in 1932 by Edwin Vincent O'Hara, the Catholic Bishop of Great Falls with assistance from the Sisters of Charity of Providence and the Ursuline Sisters. Initially named the Great Falls Junior College for Women, it became a co-educational institute in 1937. By the early 1950’s, UGF became the College of Great Falls and it obtained university status in 1995, when it came to be known by its present name.
The college offers undergraduate program through the following academic schools.
The sports teams of UGF, which are known as Argos, participate in basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, softball, and volleyball athletics activities. Robert M. Wiprud, Director of Family Practice; John Waldhausen, pediatric cardiologist; and Jon Tester, United States Senator from Montana are some of the famous alumni of UGF.
University Of Great Falls is in a small city, in Great Falls, MT. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. University Of Great Falls is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at University Of Great Falls than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as University Of Great Falls offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
University Of Great Falls, in 2007-2008, had 722 students (605 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at University Of Great Falls belong to the Frontier Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Great Falls
1301 Twentieth St S
Great Falls, MT 59405-4996
General Phone: (406) 761-8210
http://www.ugf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 48 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, counseling psychology, mental and social health services, school psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 37 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, teacher ed, educational administration, special ed |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Business and Management | 18 | business administration, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | sociology, history courses, English, general studies, social services |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information science, computer science |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Great Falls in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 119 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 26 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Great Falls had a total enrollment of 722 students (605 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 64% |
| Washington | 9% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
University Of Great Falls offers campus housing for 260 of its 605 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Great Falls, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,582 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,582 |
| Room and board | $ 6,270 |
| Room charge | $ 3,186 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 6,676 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Great Falls participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252700)
University Of Great Falls has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 6 | $48,578 | 3 | $46,270 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $42,387 | 3 | $41,002 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $37,967 | 3 | $36,294 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,733 | 3 | $32,267 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $41,682 | 12 | $38,958 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
| Track | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 72 | 152 |
| Basketball | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 42 | 92 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Great Falls Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Open admission 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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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