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Wentworth Military Academy, WMA, is a junior military college in Lexington, Missouri that was established in 1880. The junior college was established in 1923. Situated on a 137 acre campus, the college offers associate degrees in the fields of science, arts, business.
Students of WMA participate in athletic activities at the club, intramural and university levels. The college is affiliated with the Missouri State High School Activities Association, and is a member of the Mid-State Conference. It sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, track, soccer, softball, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading, cross country, and football. The nickname of the athletic teams is the dragons. The college also has a program which enables its students to receive an US Army commission as a Second Lieutenant after graduation. Students who require financial aid can opt for grants, scholarships, and loans.
Wentworth Military Academy is found in Lexington, MO. Lexington is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Wentworth Military Academy.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Wentworth Military Academy is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 1,139 in 2007-2008 at Wentworth Military Academy.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Wentworth Military Academy offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Wentworth Military Academy
1880 Washington Avenue
Lexington, MO 64067
http://www.wma.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 80 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Wentworth Military Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 80 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Wentworth Military Academy had a total enrollment of 1,139 students (610 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 95 % |
Wentworth Military Academy offers campus housing for 305 of its 610 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lexington, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,100 |
| Room and board | $ 6,050 |
| Room charge | $ 3,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,830 |
Financial Aid:
Wentworth Military Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252200)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $34,642 | 6 | $32,154 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $34,642 | 6 | $32,154 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wentworth Military Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army)
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