Independent Roman Catholic, Coed

Suburban 373-acre campus with easy access to Cincinnati

Bachelor's, Master's, and Post-Master's Certificates

$39,330 includes full-time tuition ($28,700), mandatory fees ($1230), and room and board ($9400). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Part-time tuition: $957 per credit hour. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program
(Cost includes full-time tuition plus additional fees such as room and board and mandatory fees)

Moderately difficult , 73% of applicants were admitted

Rolling (freshmen)

Admission: 12,212 applied; 8,938 admitted; 1,693 enrolled Average high school GPA: 3.6

·         SAT critical reading scores over 500 82%

·         SAT math scores over 500 84%

·         ACT scores over 18 100%

·         SAT critical reading scores over 600 35%

·         SAT math scores over 600 44%

·         ACT scores over 24 75%

·         SAT critical reading scores over 700 7%

·         SAT math scores over 700 10%

·         ACT scores over 30 18%

Options: electronic application, deferred entrance
Application fee: $50
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, 1 letter of recommendation
Required for some: audition required for music, music therapy, music education programs
Recommended: interview
Application deadline: rolling (freshmen)
Notification: continuous (freshmen), continuous (transfers)

Comprehensive Costs: $39,330 includes full-time tuition ($28,700), mandatory fees ($1230), and room and board ($9400). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Part-time tuition: $957 per credit hour. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program

Required fees: $25 part-time

Room and board: College room only: $5940. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility

Payment plans: Installment, deferred payment

Waivers: Senior citizens and employees or children of employees

Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2008, 5,092 applied for aid, 4,028 were judged to have need, 1,918 had their need fully met. 780 Federal Work-Study jobs (averaging $1401). 2,483 state and other part-time jobs (averaging $1880)
In 2008, 3032 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 94%
Average financial aid package: $19,558
Average need-based loan: $7942
Average need-based gift aid: $12,883
Average non-need-based aid: $7741
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $35,865

Bachelor's, Master's, and Post-Master's Certificates

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry; Biology/Biological Sciences; Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Business/Managerial Economics; Finance; International Business/Trade/Commerce; Management Information Systems; Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs
Broadcast Journalism; Journalism; Mass Communication/Media; Public Relations/Image Management; Radio and Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science; Information Science/Studies
Education
Art Teacher Education; Education; Elementary Education; Health Teacher Education; Kindergarten/Preschool Education; Music Teacher Education; Science Teacher Education; Secondary Education; Special Education
Engineering
Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Computer Engineering Technology; Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology; Industrial Technology; Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
French; German; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Dietetics; Music Therapy; Pre-Dentistry Studies; Pre-Medical Studies
History
History
Legal Professions And Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics
Applied Mathematics Related; Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy; Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry; Geology/Earth Science; Physical Sciences; Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Security And Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences
Economics; International Relations and Affairs; Political Science and Government; Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations
Religious Education
Visual And Performing Arts
Applied Art; Art History, Criticism and Conservation; Commercial and Advertising Art; Dramatic/Theater Arts; Fine/Studio Arts; Music; Photography

7,406 undergraduate students, 49% women, 51% men, 2% transferred in, 3% African American, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% Hispanic American, 0.3% Native American

2% representing 50 other countries

75% live on campus

- Campus Life
Housing: On-campus residence required through sophomore year
Options: Coed, men-only, women-only, disabled students, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio and television station, choral group, marching band, Student Government Association, marching band, Red Scare (basketball student cheering section), Campus Connection, Habitat for Humanity, national fraternities, national sororities
Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, marching band, Red Scare (basketball student cheering section), Campus Connection, Habitat for Humanity
Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access
Student services: Health clinic, personal/psychological counseling, women's center

Special study options: Academic remediation for entering students, accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, distance learning, double majors, English as a second language, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, student-designed majors, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (b), Air Force (c)
Unusual degree programs: 3-2 business administration; engineering
School Calendar: Semesters plus 2 6-week summer terms

- Faculty
Total: 937
Full-time: 51% full-time
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1

Member: NCAA, Division: All Division I, except: Football (Division I-AA)

Baseball (m), basketball, cross-country running, golf, soccer, softball (w), tennis, track and field (w), volleyball (w)

Cheerleading, crew (w), football (m)

Badminton M/W, baseball M(c), basketball M/W, bowling M(c)/W(c), crew M(c), fencing M(c)/W(c), field hockey W(c), football M/W, gymnastics M(c)/W(c), ice hockey M(c), lacrosse M(c)/W(c), racquetball M/W, rugby M(c)/W(c), soccer M(c)/W(c), softball M/W, tennis M/W, track and field M(c), ultimate Frisbee M(c)/W(c), volleyball M(c)/W(c), water polo M(c)/W(c), wrestling M(c)/W(c)

Baseball M(s), basketball M(s)/W(s), cheerleading M/W, crew W, cross-country running M(s)/W(s), golf M(s)/W(s), soccer M(s)/W(s), softball W(s), tennis M(s)/W(s), track and field W(s), volleyball W(s)

Main Library Name: Roesch Library
Other Library: 2
Collection: 929,704 titles; 22,653 serial subscriptions; 7,641 audiovisual materials
Endowment: $329.0 million