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Wentworth Military Academy

Overview of Wentworth Military Academy

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Wentworth Military Academy Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 1,139 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

Wentworth Military Academy has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Wentworth Military Academy offers students meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wentworth Military Academy

Wentworth Military Academy
1880 Washington Avenue
Lexington, MO 64067
http://www.wma1880.org

Wentworth Military Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts81liberal arts and sciences

Number of programs and degrees for Wentworth Military Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree811

Student Body

In 2007, Wentworth Military Academy had a total enrollment of 1,139 students (748 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White87%
Black3%
Hispanic2%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1827%
18-1920%
20-2116%
22-2417%
25-298%
30-345%
35-394%
40-492%
50-640%
65+0%

Wentworth Military Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time90 %
Part-Time95 %

Wentworth Military Academy Room and Board (2007)

Wentworth Military Academy offers campus housing for 300 of its 748 (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.

Wentworth Military Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,030
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,030
Room and board$ 5,480
Room charge$ 2,780
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,700
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)

Wentworth Military Academy Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track116

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year11$32,7596$29,283
All faculty totalacademic year11$32,7596$29,283

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

Wentworth Military Academy Degree Programs (2007)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Wentworth Military Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wentworth Military Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Wentworth Military Academy % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Wentworth Military Academy Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Wentworth Military Academy Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)

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