Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 618-374-2131 Ext 2131 |
Feature | Note |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | 4-year college |
Denomination | Other |
Date founded | 1910 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | St. Louis |
Campus size | 2600 acres |
County | Jersey |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 39 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 21 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 60 |
Number of part time, freshmen men | 0 |
Number of part time, freshmen women | 0 |
Total number of part time freshmen | 0 |
Total number of freshmen men | 39 |
Total number of freshmen women | 21 |
Total number of freshmen | 60 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 176 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 125 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 301 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 11 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 2 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 13 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 187 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 127 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 314 |
Total enrollment | 314 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 1% |
Black | 3% |
Hispanic | 5% |
White | 44% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 82% |
Number of states and territories represented | 37 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 38% |
Number of countries represented | 30 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 7% |
Feature | Note |
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Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
In-state tuition | $32,250 |
Out-of-state tuition | $32,250 |
Fees | $1,030 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,370 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Financial aid contact person | Rachael Stock |
Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 618-374-5187 |
Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
Submit these forms | CSS Financial Aid profile |
School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $33,865 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 100% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $6,000 |
Scholarship or grant | $31,564 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $31,624 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 96% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $6,800 |
Scholarship or grant | $29,546 |
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 59 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 55 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 295 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 243 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 74% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $29,784 |
Loans | |
Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Admissions contact person | Lee Ellis |
Admissions contact title | Dean of Admissions |
Admissions phone (local) | 800-277-4648 Ext 4648 |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 115 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 58 |
Number of male applicants who enrolled | 39 |
Number of female applicants | 91 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 41 |
Number of female applicants who enrolled | 21 |
Total number of applicants | 206 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 99 |
Total number of applicants who enrolled | 60 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Fall* application deadline | June 1 |
Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Submit these items: | |
High school GPA (minimum) | 2.4 |
High school GPA | Required for all students |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Interview | Recommended, but not required |
Letters of recommendation (#) | 3 |
Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
Other application materials | Christian Science commitment |
Other application materials | Required for all students |
High school GPA | Very important |
Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
Standardized test scores | Important |
High school class rank | Not considered |
Recommendations | Not considered |
Application essay | Important |
Character/personal qualities | Very important |
Interview | Very important |
Talent or ability | Not considered |
Extracurricular activities | Important |
Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Important |
Work experience | Considered |
Related to a school graduate | Considered |
First generation college student | Not considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 581 |
Average SAT math score | 565 |
ACT score | |
12 - 17 | 33% |
18 - 23 | 33% |
24 - 29 | 33% |
Average ACT score | 24 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.26 |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 82% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 106% |
Between four and five years | 17% |
Between five and six years | 3% |
Letters of recommendation | 3, required for all students |
Feature | Note |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 69 |
Student faculty ratio | 5:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Foreign language requirement | Yes |
Internship requirement | Depends on major |
Math or science requirement | Yes |
Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
On-line/distance learning | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Student-designed major | Yes |
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
Engineering | Master's at University of Minnesota, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
Other | Education with University of Missouri, St. Louis |
Domestic exchange available | Yes |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Advanced Placement | Yes |
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
Independent study | Yes |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (100) |
Computer lab available to students | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
Online registration for classes | Yes |
Main library name | Marshall Brooks Library |
Feature | Note |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Choral groups | Yes |
Drama or theater groups | Yes |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 34 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Christian Science Organization, Community Service Team, Solidarity (Multi-club group), Rugby Club, Student Government |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 94% |
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 97% |
School owns or operates housing | Yes |
Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Health clinic | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Housing | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career interest testing | Yes |
Career library | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Other career services | Annual Career Conference, credit-based career classes |
Feature | Note |
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Total enrollment | 314 |