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Vennard College

Overview of Vennard College

Vennard College is in University Park, IA. University Park is a self-contained town. The school is classified as a Undenominational college. Vennard College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Vennard College tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include therapy and counseling.

Vennard College Selectivity

Not all applicants to Vennard College are accepted. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

Approximately 72 students study at Vennard College (in 2007).

Student Life

The school offers a real campus feel. Vennard College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Vennard College

Vennard College
2300 8th Ave E
University Park, IA 52595-0029
General Phone: (641) 673-8391
http://www.vennard.edu

Vennard College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy6religious education, missionary studies, pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious music
Therapy And Counseling3psychology
Liberal Arts3interdisciplinary studies, general studies
Computer Science And Engineering1computer support
Education And Teaching0elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Business And Management0business

Number of programs and degrees for Vennard College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree116
Associate's degree25
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years02

Student Body

In 2007, Vennard College had a total enrollment of 72 students (69 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men45%
Women55%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1932%
20-2133%
22-2419%
25-293%
30-343%
35-393%
40-496%

Vennard College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %

Vennard College Room and Board (2007)

Vennard College offers campus housing for 150 of its 69 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of University Park, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

Vennard College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total331855%1161%
Men15853%562%
Women181056%660%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1724
ACT Math1623
ACT Composite1924

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT10%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT84%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Vennard College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 9,930
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,930
Room and board$ 4,900
Books and supplies$ 500
Other expenses$ 2,660

Financial Aid:
Vennard College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189400)

Vennard College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track31

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$31,0001*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Vennard College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Vennard College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Vennard College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Vennard College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Vennard College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Vennard College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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