Frequently Requested Statistics

Enrollment Statistics:

• Total: 2,046 (898 male, 1,148 female)
• FTE (full-time equivalents): 2,008
• Full-time: 1,936; part-time: 110
• Residence: 1,285 on campus, 761 off campus
• Detailed breakdown:

  Full-Time	Male	Fem.	Total
  Seniors	174	216	390
  Juniors	187	252	439
  Sophomores	183	237	420
  Freshman	302	370	672
  Graduates	0	3	3
  Special	2	8	10
  Subtotal	848	1,086	1,934

  
  

  Part-Time	Male	Fem.	Total
  Seniors	22	24	46
  Juniors	2	5	7
  Sophomores	1	1	2
  Freshman	1	1	2
  Graduates	12	21	33
  Special	11	9	20
  Subtotal	49	61	110
  Total	898	1,148	2,046

Student Demographics:

• States/DC/U.S. territories represented: 38
• International students: 39 (from 25 countries)
• Female students: 1,147 (56%)
• Lutheran students: 175 (8.6%)
• Minority students: 193 (9.4%)
• Virginia students: 1,084 (53%)

Freshman Statistics:

• SAT Average: 1,097
• Top 10% in HS class: 20.8%
• Top 25% in HS class: 47.8%
• Top 50% in HS class: 84.0%

Persistence Rates:

• Freshman retention rate: 76.7
• 6-year graduation rate: 64.2%

Other Statistics:

• Student-faculty ratio: about 14:1
• Faculty: 149 full-time, 150.1 FTE
• Average class size: 17
• Student charges, 2009-2010:
  • Tuition: $28,734
  • Required fees: $850
  • Room and board: $9,780 ($4,560/$5,220)