St. Norbert College combines academic excellence with a deep commitment to the student experience in all respects. In small classes, faculty members provide individualized attention focused on student success. Outside the classroom, student life is rich with opportunities to participate in athletics, culture, artistic endeavors and a remarkable array of student organizations. All of it takes place on a quintessential college campus where historic buildings share a beautiful riverfront with state-of-the-art facilities.
St. Norbert is a private, coeducational liberal-arts institution with more than 40 fields of study, including several pre-professional programs. Academics are enhanced by an honors program, student-faculty collaborative research, professional internships and a popular study-abroad program. With an excellent four-year graduation rate and job and grad-school placement rates at better than 95 percent, St. Norbert provides exceptional return on educational investment.
Founded in 1898, St. Norbert is one of the top 10 Catholic liberal arts colleges in the nation. It welcomes students of all faiths, who join an energetic and inclusive community, in keeping with the principles of the college's Norbertine founders. At St. Norbert, the goal is to help students pursue their passions and become engaged, informed global citizens.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Mark Selin
Executive Director of Enrollment
Executive Director of Enrollment
Address
Office of Admissions
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115
Phone
920-403-3005
Email
admit@snc.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
The Ray Van Den Heuvel Campus Center
The Bush Fine Arts Center
The F.K. Bemis International Center
Mulva Family Fitness and Sports Center
New Mulva Library with Coffee Shop
The Bush Fine Arts Center
The F.K. Bemis International Center
Mulva Family Fitness and Sports Center
New Mulva Library with Coffee Shop
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
The National Railroad Museum
The North East Wisconsin Zoo
Bay Beach Amusement Park
Lambeau Field
The National Railroad Museum
The North East Wisconsin Zoo
Bay Beach Amusement Park
Lambeau Field
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00-4:00
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00-4:00
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
During formal visit programs
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admit@snc.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Limited to Sunday-Thursday evenings
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Austin Straubel International Airport is a short 5 minutes from campus. Taxi service is available from the airport to the campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the South:
From Chicago, take I-94 north to Milwaukee, Wis., then take I-43 north to Green Bay. Exit on Hwy 172 (exit no. 180) and watch for the St. Norbert College sign (Webster Ave.). Turn left on Webster, go about 2 miles, turn right on George St., and cross the Claude Allouez Bridge, where you will catch your first glimpse of the St. Norbert campus. Turn left at the first stoplight (Fourth St.) Go 3 blocks and turn left on College Ave. You'll see the campus at the end of the block.
From the North
From Iron Mountain, Mich., take Hwy 141 south, and from Marinette, Wis., take Hwy 41 south. Hwys 141 and 41 converge at Abrams and continue on to Green Bay. On the outskirts of Green Bay, take Hwy 41 south and follow the directions outlined below for travelers coming from the west.
From the West
From Minneapolis-St. Paul, take I-94 east to Menomonie, Wis., then take Hwy 29 to Green bay. On the outskirts of Green Bay, take Hwy 41 south to the De Pere Hwy G (Main Ave.) exit. Turn left on Main (Main veers to the right and becomes Reid St.), continue on Reid to the second stoplight (Fourth st.). Turn right, go 3 blocks, and turn left on College Ave. You'll see the campus at the end of the block.
From the Air
Austin Straubel International Airport is just ten minutes from the St. Norbert campus and is served by four major airlines.
Local Accommodations
The Kress Inn
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Admissions
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From The School
Students can apply using either the St. Norbert College online application or the Common Application.
Because St. Norbert reviews applications on a rolling basis and gives preference to students according to the date of admission and enrollment deposit, it benefits students to apply as early as possible during their senior year.
Notification of the admission decision is made on a rolling basis beginning in early September. After St. Norbert receives all of the required admission information, students receive notification via mail of their admission status within 2-4 weeks. A nonrefundable $350 deposit is required to confirm enrollment.
First-year domestic student important dates:
August 15 admission office begins reviewing applications
September 1 admission office begins notifying students of their application status
October 1 apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov; St. Norbert's FAFSA school code is 003892 January 1 financial aid priority deadline
May 1 priority date for enrollment deposit
June summer orientation
For more information, prospective students are encouraged to contact:
St. Norbert College
Office of Admission
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115-2099
Phone: 920-403-3005 or 800-236-4878
Fax: 920-403-4072
Email: admit@snc.edu
Web: snc.edu
Overview
Applicants: 4,118
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.60
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Academic Programs
Experiential learning is the norm at St. Norbert. Research fellowships, as early as freshman year, give students hands-on opportunities to experience graduate-level research. Those collaborations with St. Norbert faculty continue throughout students' four years, and often include the opportunity to present work at local, regional or national conferences.
Students are also encouraged to participate in one of the more prolific study-abroad programs in the country, spanning six continents, 30 countries and more than 70 program sites. Approximately 30 percent of St. Norbert students study abroad each year — well above the national average.
International perspective is part of the fabric at St. Norbert on campus, as well. Our Center for Global Engagement on campus encourages a diverse student body, typically welcoming students from more than 20 countries.
All students are assigned an advisor, who helps them chart their academic career and ensure they can graduate in four years. Students have the option of designing a personal major to help them achieve their academic objectives.
For high-achieving students, a challenging Honors Program provides plenty of opportunity for academic engagement. Honors students enjoy their own living-learning community of intellectually curious and creative students.
The metropolitan Green Bay area offers students nearly unlimited opportunities for internships. The region boasts Fortune 500 companies and numerous hospitals, schools and service organizations. Of course, students also regularly intern for the 13-time world champion Green Bay Packers, who hold their summer training camp on campus.
For those students more interested in volunteering, the Norbertine philosophy of self-emptying service is in abundant evidence. Local, national and international service opportunities are hallmarks of a St. Norbert education, and the college has been recognized by both the John Templeton Foundation and the Carnegie Foundation for its exemplary civic-minded programs.
Majors and Degrees Offered
We offer Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Music (BM) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) undergraduate degrees.
Undergraduate Programs:
Accounting
American Studies
Art
Art Education
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Business Information Systems
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication and Media Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Science
French
Geography
Geology
German
Graphic Design
Graphic Design and Implementation
History
Humanities and Fine Arts
Human Services
Integrative Studies
International Business and Language Area Studies
International Studies
Japanese
Leadership Studies
Mathematics
Military Science
Modern Languages and Literatures
Music
Music Education
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Peace and Justice
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Dental
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Theatre Studies
Theology and Religious Studies
Women's and Gender Studies
Graduate Programs:
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Master of Theological Studies
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
203
with Terminal Degree
158
109
Men
94
Women
20
Minority
3
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
66%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
71%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Area Studies, Other.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music, General.
Students Say
St. Norbert College is a small Catholic liberal arts school just outside of Green Bay, Wisconsin that “focuses on service and community” and boasts “a very personal educational environment.” “Professors know your name” here. A broad core curriculum emphasizes writing and includes “a couple” of mandatory religion courses. “Study abroad is incredible,” enthuses one student. “You can go pretty much anywhere in the world.” Also, “most students graduate in four years, many with double majors.” Some faculty members are “very nice people” but “terrible at teaching.” However, most “really work hard for the students” and are “incredibly approachable.” “It’s totally normal to go to a professor for help.” The biggest academic complaint at SNC is the “slim” course selection. “There are many courses that sound interesting but, when you are finally able to take them, they are not being offered and won’t be again for another year or two.” Also, science labs are “worn out” and “terribly out of date,” explains one student. Administrators “can sometimes be frustrating.” “They like to deliberate on really inane things for inordinately long periods of time,” explains a philosophy major. That said, “most will sit and listen to you” if you take the initiative.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
David Habiger
Chief Executive Officer, Textura Corporation
Chris Ayers
Concept Artist, Author and Character Designer
Michael Archer
Chief Executive Officer, Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc.
Hon. Mary Mullarkey
Retired Chief Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Kelly Chmielewski
Vice President, Creative, Brand + Innovation, PBS
Marti Wronski
Vice President and General Counsel, Milwaukee Brewers
Michael Foley
Director, Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute, Inc.
Academic Rating
73/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
66%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
71%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Full-time undergraduate students (3 or more full courses/12-18 credits):
$38,714 Tuition
$11,113 Average room and board
$815 Fees
Financial Aid
More than 97 percent of St. Norbert students receive some form of financial aid. To achieve our goal of helping students obtain an affordable and quality college education, St. Norbert allocates funds each year for distribution to students with financial needs. Approximately $60 million in financial aid is available annually at St. Norbert College in the form of scholarships, grants, student employment and loans. We encourage students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible, and preferably by January 1 of their senior year of high school. The St. Norbert FAFSA code is 003892. Financial aid awards typically go out in early to mid-December.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,975
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,869
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,941
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
72%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,866
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$19,958
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$38,714
Required Fees
$815
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$950
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,168
Transportation for Commuters
$1,650
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,435
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
83/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Students quickly adjust to campus with a welcoming community of faculty, students and staff. First Year Experience (FYE) programming helps students acclimate to campus and to college life in general.
Students at St. Norbert tend to be very involved, and because it's a residential campus, activities and opportunities are close at hand. The college offers 9080 student organizations and clubs that provide a rich co-curricular campus environment. Students can find opportunities in academic, cultural, Greek, social, special interest, governing, media, recreation, service and faith organizations. And if students are looking for a particular interest that hasn't found its place on campus yet, they are encouraged to create a new student organization.
A Division III school, St. Norbert College offers 11 men's and 11 women's varsity sports, and our athletes have been named Academic All-Americans more times than any other school in the Midwest Conference. The Green Knights are frequent conference champions, averaging about four per year. Nearly one quarter of our students are involved in varsity sports, with many others participating in intramurals. A 23rd varsity sport, men's volleyball, will commence in the 2019-20 season.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,132
Foreign Countries Represented
18
Demographics
1.00%
Asian
1.62%
Black
4.62%
Hispanic
87.80%
Caucasian
1.76%
International
59% female
41% male
21% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Students Say
Students say that there are some “snotty” kids “from wealthy families” at St. Norbert, but it’s mostly “friendly, ambitious, and fun” “middle-class” students from “small town Wisconsin” and the suburbs of Milwaukee, Chicago, and Twin Cities. “Cultural diversity is definitely lacking.” “Pretty much everybody looks alike” except for a smattering of international students. They mostly “pack together and no one talks to them.” “A typical SNC student is usually either a studious individual or a hardcore partier,” says one undergrad. “Most students are your involved types,” adds a junior. “They were very involved in a number of activities in high school and continue to be involved in college.” Politically, the campus is “probably a little more conservative” but there are plenty of liberals, too. Half the student body is Catholic.
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Located on the banks of the Fox River in De Pere (a residential community of 23,000) in northeastern Wisconsin, the St. Norbert campus comprises 40+ buildings on 112 scenic landscaped acres. Students also have easy access to the neighboring all-American city of Green Bay and its suburbs, with a metropolitan population of about 300,000. A safe, supportive atmosphere exists both on campus and in the surrounding community, which is frequently celebrated for its outstanding quality of life.
St. Norbert continues to experience great momentum with record-high enrollment in recent years, as well as outstanding academic achievements. And as the students come, so do the facilities and programs to support them. Recently opened is St. Norbert's $40 million Gehl-Mulva Science Center, also home to the Medical College of Wisconsin's northeast Wisconsin campus. Integrated facilities for hands-on learning, collaborative research and interdisciplinary study abound in this LEED-certified, state-of-the-art science center. Newer still is the $26 million Mulva Family Fitness & Sports Center, complete with competition-grade swimming pool, opened in 2016.
The past several years have also seen the opening of the Cassandra Voss Center that focuses on women's and gender studies and programming around issues of identity, and Dudley Birder Hall, a performing-arts space; both occupy renovated, historic buildings. The food at Michels Commons has been ranked the best among all colleges in Wisconsin and 15th-best in the nation.
An outdoor athletics complex serves as the practice and competition venue for Green Knights football, soccer, and track and field. The Miriam B. and James J. Mulva library lower level is home to a high-tech collaborative workspace for students.
Among other facilities, a campus center and marina located on the Fox River offer students a relaxing environment to grab a bite to eat, sit out on the deck or in the gazebo, or gather for a concert or movie. The campus coffee shop, Ed's, is another favorite student hangout.
Only a five-minute drive from campus, Green Bay and all its restaurants, shopping malls, museums and performing arts opportunities can be easily accessed by students when they've exhausted the shops and boutiques of charming De Pere.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
82%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
79/99
First-Year Students living on campus
92%
Campus Environment
Suburban
79/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Wellness Housing
Other
Wellness Housing
Students Say
The campus is “beautiful, small, and clean,” while the dorms are less so. “My mom went to St. Norbert and says the same dorms that I have lived in were nasty when she was here,” gripes a junior. Also, “a revitalization of the athletic facilities would be a welcome change.” Students really rave about SNC’s “close-knit” community, where “You know everyone and they know you.” Clubs and organizations are plentiful. “If you are outgoing and love to get involved, you can go very far,” promises a junior. Athletics are “huge.” The football team is historically pretty good and “hockey games are a blast.” Religion is noticeable, but it’s not pervasive. A plethora of “service opportunities” allows students to volunteer locally as well as around the country and abroad. The party scene here is “somewhat lively.” There are “those who party hard and others who don’t at all.” For the drinking crowd, bars and parties thrown by the localized Greek system are popular. “Alternative nightlife” includes movies, concerts, and a decent array of on-campus activities. “There is no need for a car” at SNC but, if you’ve got one, Green Bay is just down the road.
Special Needs Admissions
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Corey Ciesielczyk
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
The names and scores of psychological and psycho-educational instruments used in arriving at the diagnosis, if appropriate.Documentation Required for ADHD
A written diagnosis by an appropriate licensed professional. The names and scores of psychological and psycho-educational instruments used in arriving at the diagnosis, if appropriate. All appropriate and necessary academic, access and other accommodation recommendations.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
106
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
5
10% join a fraternity
10% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
20% participate in intramural sports
23% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Green Knights)
13 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Green Knights)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Sustainability
69/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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