| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
401 men, 414 women, 815 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
385 men, 394 women, 779 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
16 men, 20 women, 36 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
27% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 86.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | Hispanic |
| 4.8% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 8.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 92.8% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | Hispanic |
| 3.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 3.6% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
105 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Tuscaloosa |
| Population of city/town: |
168,908 |
| Nearest major city: |
Birmingham |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
50 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
661,127 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (47%)
- men's dorms (53%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
87% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
67% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
33% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1224 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
The entire campus is wireless. Each student is encouraged to purchase a wireless laptop for their use during their matriculation. Computer labs are available for students' use. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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NA |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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NA |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
85% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
10% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
19% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The West End Journal |
| Number of honor societies: |
3 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
21 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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International Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Sophistication Unlimited Modeling Troupe |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Gregory Thompson,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Harriett Hamilton |
| School colors: |
navy and old gold |
| School mascot: |
Tiger |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
10% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball/softball complex, gymnasium, stadium, track, weight room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, football, softball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Birmingham (50 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Atlanta (200 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Tuscaloosa (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Tuscaloosa (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
2% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
20% immediately, 20% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Florida A&M University (FL);University of Alabama (AL);University of Alabama--Birmingham (AL);University of West Alabama (AL) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
65% within six months of graduation, 70% within one year of graduation, 75% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Various School Districts Across United States, U.S. Government, Mercedes Benz, U.S. I., Various State Agencies |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Judy Peterson, Gospel Recording Artist and Actress Major General Willie Williams,
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