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Urbana University was founded in 1850 by followers of Emanuel Swedenborg, an 18th century scientist and philosopher. John Chapman, popularly known as "Johnny Appleseed", laid the groundwork for the university, which currently operates a 128-acre campus in Urbana, Ohio.
Urbana University offers more than 25 undergraduate majors in communication arts, English, education, liberal studies, and management among others. There are also a number of graduate programs in the fields of nursing, education, criminal justice administration, and business administration. The academic divisions of the university are:
The athletics teams of Urbana University, nicknamed the Blue Knights, participate in football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, golf, cross country, softball, swimming, and lacrosse. The Blue Knight teams are members of the NCAA Division II.
Urbana, OH 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 business and management and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Urbana University has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Urbana University has 1,440 enrolled students (as of 2007).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Urbana University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Urbana University values student athletics, and belongs to the American Mideast Conference and Mid-States Football Association. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As an independent liberal arts institution, Urbana UniversityÆs strength lies in its quality faculty, students, and curriculum supported by strong student services.
Urbana University prepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service to society through excellent classroom instruction, real world experiences, community partnerships, and technology.
It is the mission of Urbana University to offer a liberal arts education in a small college environment emphasizing student learning through individual attention, excellence in instruction, career-oriented programs, and critical reflection on moral and ethical values."
More complete details are provided below.
Urbana University
579 College Way
Urbana, OH 43078-2091
General Phone: (937) 484-1301
http://www.urbana.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 100 | business and related services, business management, marketing, business administration, accounting, human resources, business, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 68 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, biology teaching, English teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 15 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, political science, English |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | community organization, social service professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science, systems analyst |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Urbana University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 188 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 42 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 2 |
In 2007, Urbana University had a total enrollment of 1,440 students (1,132 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 76% |
| Part-Time | 24% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Urbana University offers campus housing for 450 of its 1,132 (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 | 763 | 499 | 65% | 401 | 80% |
| Men | 412 | 251 | 61% | 222 | 88% |
| Women | 351 | 248 | 71% | 179 | 72% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,704 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,704 |
| Room and board | $ 6,760 |
| Room charge | $ 2,412 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,348 |
| 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)
Urbana University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $71,125 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $53,849 | 5 | $64,455 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $59,840 | 5 | $55,795 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $46,642 | 3 | $43,241 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $43,483 | 8 | $37,159 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $48,522 | 17 | $43,363 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 295 | 103 | 398 |
| Football | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| Baseball | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Basketball | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 74 | 132 |
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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