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2009–10 Profile

Undergraduate students
Total undergraduate enrollment: 464
Average age: 24
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Average class size: 13
Class size range: 2–32

female 61%; male 39%
Caucasian 74%; Hispanic/Latino 4%; Asian American 3%; Black/African American 2%; Native American/Alaska Native 3%; Multiracial 1%; Did not respond 11%; International 3%
In-state 28%; Out-of-state 69%; International 3%; First Generation Students: 27, 17%

First-year students
Total: 45
Average age: 19
Average ACT: 24
Average SAT: 1676
GPA Top Quartile: 3.6
GPA Middle 50%: 3.11
GPA Bottom Quartile: 2.77
25% in-state, 77% out-of-state
65% female, 35% male

Graduate students
Total graduate enrollment: 592
32% in-state, 63% out-of-state, 5% international

Undergraduate Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees: $23,420
Books: $1,200
Room and board: $7,758
Misc: $3,402
Transportation: $1,300
Total costs: $37,080
Average aid package: $24,637
% of undergraduates receiving financial aid: 70%
Pell-Eligible Students: 48%
For sophomore, junior and senior students who would like to live off-campus, the estimated room and board cost is $8,478.

Graduate Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition: $775 per credit
Graduates receiving financial aid: 69%

2008 TFS Institutional Summary

 
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Traveled more than 500 miles to attend college
61.9%
22.4%
Enrolled in first-choice school
90.0%
57.9%
     
Highest academic degree student intends to obtain?
PhD or EdD
30.0%
17.3%
 
During the past year, student "frequently" or "occasionally"    
Participated in a political demonstration
55.0%
27.0%
Played a musical instrument
70.0%
42.2%
Discussed religion
75.0%
29.6%
Worked on a local, state or national political campaign
40.0%
11.6%
 
Student rated self "above average" or "highest 10%" as compared with the average person of his/her age
Academic ability
80.0%
63.4%
Artistic ability
70.0%
35.9%
Creativity
85.0%
61.2%
Self-understanding
80.0%
58.6%
Spirituality
70.0%
35.9%
Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective
75.0%
65.0%
Tolerance of others with different beliefs
90.0%
73.2%
Openness to having my own views challenged
70.0%
59.9%
Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues
75.0%
63.2%
 
During the past year, did you "frequently"
Support your opinions with a logical argument
75.0%
58.5%
Seek alternative solutions to a problem
65.0%
45.3%
Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class
75.0%
33.5%
Accept mistakes as a part of the learning process
80.0%
52.3%
     
Objectives considered to be "essential" or "very important"
Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)
30.0%
19.7%
Influencing political structure
36.8%
24.2%
Influencing social values
75.0%
46.4%
Helping others who are in difficulty
90.0%
68.8%
Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.)
55.0%
32.4%
Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, decorating, etc.)
75.0%
24.3%
Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment
55.0%
32.4%
Develop a meaningful philosophy of life
90.0%
53.3%
Participate in a community action program
60.0%
31.5%
Help to promote racial understanding
63.2%
40.4%
Improve my understanding of other countries and cultures
95.0%
57.1%
Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment
95.0%
50.0%
 
Students estimates chances are "very good" that he/she will
Participate in student protests or demonstrations
40.0%
8.0%
Be satisfied with your college
80.0%
56.6%
Participate in volunteer or community service work
40.0%
29.3%
Communicate regularly with your professors
85.0%
42.0%
Discuss course content with students outside of class
80.0%
47.8%
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