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.
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.
Not all applicants to Vennard College are accepted. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 72 students study at Vennard College (in 2007).
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.
Vennard College
2300 8th Ave E
University Park, IA 52595-0029
General Phone: (641) 673-8391
http://www.vennard.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religious education, missionary studies, pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer support |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Business And Management | 0 | business |
Number of programs and degrees for Vennard College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Vennard College had a total enrollment of 72 students (69 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 18 | 55% | 11 | 61% |
| Men | 15 | 8 | 53% | 5 | 62% |
| Women | 18 | 10 | 56% | 6 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 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 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $31,000 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vennard College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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