Urbana, Ohio is home to Urbana University. Urbana is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Urbana University go up to the Master's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in medicine and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Urbana University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,551 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Urbana University are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Urbana University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the American Mideast Conference and Mid-States Football Association. Urbana University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Urbana University
579 College Way
Urbana, OH 43078-2091
General Phone: (937) 484-1301
Admissions Phone: (937) 484-1356
Financial Aid Phone: (937) 484-1355
http://www.urbana.edu
Urbana University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 120 | business and related services, business management, marketing, business administration, accounting, human resources, business, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 64 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, education courses, social studies teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Medicine | 44 | health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | sociology, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | community organization, social service professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information science, systems analyst |
| Science | 3 | biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Urbana University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 37 |
| Associate's degree | 51 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 2 |
In 2005, Urbana University had a total enrollment of 1,551 students (1,162 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 94% |
| Florida | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Urbana University offers campus housing for 450 of its 1,162 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Urbana, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio 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 | 1,005 | 663 | 66% | 206 | 31% |
| Men | 566 | 377 | 67% | 135 | 36% |
| Women | 439 | 286 | 65% | 71 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (937) 484-1356
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,050 |
| Room and board | $ 6,210 |
| Room charge | $ 2,230 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Urbana University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 313300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (937) 484-1355
Urbana University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $54,527 |
*: 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 | 6 | $51,943 | 8 | $38,757 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $41,348 | 3 | $35,158 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $37,603 | 10 | $32,094 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $42,842 | 21 | $35,070 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 222 | 84 | 306 |
| Football | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| Basketball | 28 | 20 | 48 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 70 | 64 | 134 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Urbana University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
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 a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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