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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FACT BOOK 19th Edition
Published By: Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness
C. V. Troup Building, Suite 319 1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030 Main Office: 478-822-7593
Frank Archer III, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison
Don McCarthy Associate Director of Institutional Research
Sylvia Bezawada Data Management Specialist
Cover Design and Photography Credits: Office of Marketing and Communications
Copyright © 2019
Web All material contained in this book is also available at
the Office of Institutional Research website: http://www.fvsu.edu/irpe
This book is intended as a reference and may be quoted using accepted scholarly citation without permission. Reproduction of complete tables, figures, or text must include a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………..……………………………………………………………...iv
LIST OF TABLES……………………….…………………………………………………………………...……...vi CORE PURPOSE, VISION & VALUES………………………………………………………………..……………………….xi
GEORGIA BOARD OF REGENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………....1
FVSU PRESIDENTS COUNCIL …………………………………………………………………………………………………2
ACCREDITATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
2019 QUICK FACTS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
LIBRARY INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
APPLICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...6
ENROLLMENT TRENDS……………………………………………………………………………………………………….12
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT……………………………………………………………...………………………….22
FIRST TIME FRESHMEN………………………………………………………………………………….…………………...27
TRANSFER STUDENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………....39
GRADUATE ENROLLMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………...42
ENROLLMENT BY COLLEGES……………………………………………………………………………………………….46
RESIDENTIAL LIFE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..50
ROOM AND BOARD FEES……………………………………………………………………………………………………..52
COMPLETIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53
GRADUATION RATES………………………………………………………………………………………………………….56
RETENTION RATES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….59
FACULTY & STAFF……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..62
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Fall 2019 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………..7
Figure 2: Fall 2015– Fall 2019 Applications, Acceptance Rate and Matriculation Rate………………………...8
Figure 3: Fall 2019 Top 10 Cities by Applications …………………………………………...………………….....9
Figure 4: Fall 2019 Top 10 Counties by First Time Freshmen Applications …………………………………...10
Figure 5: Fall 2019 Top 10 States by First Time Freshmen Applications ………………………………………11
Figure 6 Total Student Enrollment Trends from Fall 2015- Fall 2019…………………………….………….....13
Figure 7: Enrollment Trends from Fall 2015- Fall 2019 By Gender …………………………………………….14
Figure 8: Fall 2015 –Fall 2019 Enrollment by Minority and Non – Minority ………………………………......14
Figure 9: Enrollment Trends from Fall 2015- Fall 2019 By Race /Ethnicity……………………………………15
Figure 10: Fall 2015– Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Degree Level…………………………………….…....16
Figure 11: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Gender ……………………….…………...17
Figure 12: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Degree Level …………………………..….18
Figure 13: Total Enrollment Students by Georgia Residence and Other States ….............................................19
Figure 14: Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method …………………………………………………………..….20
Figure 15: Enrollment Trends in Campus by Change in Percentage …………………….………………….….20
Figure 16: Fall 2018 Top 5 Majors at FVSU…………………………………………………………......................21
Figure 17: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Student Enrollment ……………………………………..……23
Figure 18: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Enrollments by Classification ……………………………..….24
Figure 19: Undergraduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence.…………………..…………26
Figure 20: Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender ……………………………………..…….…28
Figure 21: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender ……………………….………..29
Figure 22: Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity …………………………………………...30
Figure 23: Fall 2015– Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity ………………………………..31
Figure 24: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 New Entering Freshmen Enrollment State of Residence …………………….32
Figure 25: Fall 2019 Freshmen Enrollment by State of Origin ……………..…………………..……………….33
Figure 26: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen Enrollment by State of Origin……………………..….33
Figure 27: Fall 2019 Top 3 Majors by First Time Freshmen…………………………………………....…..…...34
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Figure 28: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 FTF High School GPA Trends ……………………………………………..….35
Figure 29: Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Entrance Exam Type …………………………………………...36
Figure 30: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Mean Act Scores ……………………………...……37
Figure 31: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Average Sat Scores ……………………………..….38
Figure 32: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Transfer Student Applied, Admitted & Enrollment …………………..……..40
Figure 33: Fall 2019 Transfer Student Enrollment by Classification……………………………………………41
Figure 34: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Graduate Student Enrollment………………………………………………….43
Figure 35: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Graduate Student Enrollment by Gender …….………………………………44
Figure 36: Graduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence ………………………..………….45
Figure 37: College of Agriculture, Family Sciences, & Technology Enrollment Trends by Major ……....……47
Figure 38: College of Arts & Science Enrollment Trends by Major ….................................................................48
Figure 39: College of Education & Professional Studies Enrollment Trends by Major …………………….…49
Figure 40: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Housing Trends ……………………………………………………….………..51
Figure 41: 2015 – 2019 Room and Board Fees …………………………………………..……………….……….52
Figure 42: FY 15 – FY 19 Degrees Conferred ………………………………………………………………….…54
Figure 43: FY 15 – FY 19 Degrees Conferred by Degree Level …………………………………………………54
Figure 44: Bachelor Degree Six Year Graduation Rates.……………………………………….………………..57
Figure 45: Fall 2008 – Fall 2015 Cohort Bachelor Degree Four Year Graduation Rates ……………….……..58
Figure 46: Trends in Institutional Retention Rate …………………………………………………………….….60
Figure 47: Fall 2019 Faculty & Staff by Gender …………………………………………………………………..63
Figure 48: Fall 2019 Faculty by Academic Rank ……………………………………………..……………………64
Figure 49: Fall 2019 Faculty by Race/Ethnicity ………………………………………………………………......65
Figure 50: Fall 2019 Faculty Highest Degree ……………………………………………………………………..66
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LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Members of The Board of Regents………………………………………………………….……………..1
Table 2: University System of Georgia Board Officers…………………………………….....................................1
Table 3: Fort Valley State University Accreditations………………………………………………………………3
Table 4: Hunt Library Information………………………………………………..………………………………..5
Table 5: Fall 2019 Applicants by Classification…………………..........................................................................7
Table 6: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Trends in Admissions by New Students……...………………………………..8
Table 7: Fall 2019 Top Cities by Applicants ……..…………………………………………………………………9
Table 8: Fall 2019 Top 10 Georgia Counties by First Time Freshmen Applications…………………………...10
Table 9: Fall 2019 Top 10 States by First Time Freshmen Applications………………………………………...11
Table 10: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Total Student Enrollment by Change in Percentage…………………………..13
Table 11: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Total Student Enrollments by Gender & Minority……………………………14 Table 12: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Race/Ethnicity…………..............................................15
Table 13: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Students Enrollments by Level of Degree………………………………….…..16
Table 14: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Gender…...……………………………...….17
Table 15: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Degree Level……………………………….18
Table 16: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Total Enrollment Students by Georgia Residence and Other States…............19
Table 17: Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method………………………………………………………………..20
Table 18: Fall 2019 Top 5 Majors at FVSU………………………………………...……………………………...21
Table 19: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Student Enrollment …………...………………………………23
Table 20: Fall 2015- Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Classification…….…………………………………….24
Table 21: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Student Enrollment by Classification & Gender …………....25
Table 22: Undergraduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence ……………………………...26
Table 23: Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender………..…………………………………...…28
Table 24: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender...……..........................................29
Table 25: Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity…………..………………………………....30
Table 26: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity..................................................31
Table 27: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 New Entering Freshmen Enrollment State of Residence…..............................32
Table 28: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen Enrollment by State of Origin………………………….33
Table 29: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Top 3 Majors by First Time Freshmen……………….......................................34
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Table 30: Fall 2015 – Fall 2020 High School GPA Trends…………..…………………..……………………......35
Table 31: Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Entrance Exam Type…………….…….........................................36
Table 32: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Mean Act Scores…….….……………………………37
Table 33: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Average Sat Scores....…..............................................38
Table 34: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Transfer Student Applied, Admitted, And Enrollment……………………….40
Table 35: Fall 2019 Transfer Student Enrollment by Classification……………………………………………..41
Table 36: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Graduate Student Enrollment…...……………………………………………...43
Table 37: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Graduate Student Enrollment by Gender……...................................................44
Table 38: Graduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence....…………………………………..45
Table 39: College of Agriculture, Family Sciences, & Technology Enrollment Trends by Major.……………47
Table 40: College of Arts & Science Enrollment Trends by Major…………….………………………………..48
Table 41: College of Education and Professional Studies Enrollment Trends by Major………………...........49
Table 42: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Housing Trends…………………………………………………………………..51
Table 43: 2015 – 2019 Room and Board Fees………………………………………………………………..….....52
Table 44: FY 15 – FY 19 Degrees Conferred……………………………………………………………………....54
Table 45: FY 18 Degrees Conferred by Degree Level, Major and College……………………………………...55
Table 46: Fall 2008 Cohort – Fall 2012 Cohort Bachelor Degree Six Year Graduation Rates………….....….58
Table 47: Fall 2008 – Fall 2015 Cohort Bachelor Degree Four Year Graduation Rates……………………….58
Table 48: Fall 2013 Cohort – Fall 2018 Cohort Trends in Institutional Retention Rate……………..………...60
Table 49: Fall 2013- Fall 2018 Cohort Retention & Persistence Rates…………….………….………………..60
Table 50: First Time Freshmen Retention Rate by Major…………………………...........................................61
Table 51: Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff by Gender………………………………………………………………….63
Table 52: Fall 2019 Faculty by Academic Rank………………..…………………………………………………..64
Table 53: Fall 2019 Faculty by Race/Ethnicity………………….……………………………………….………..65
Table 54: Fall 2019 Faculty Highest Degree………………………...…………………………………………......66
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CORE PURPOSE, VISION, & VALUES
VISION
Fort Valley State University will become a TOP CHOICE University in the nation.
CORE PURPOSE/MISSION Transforming students into extraordinary, globally competitive individuals while fulfilling our land-grant
mission.
VALUES
Accountability We take ownership in our role towards accomplishing FVSU’s vision. All are personally committed to high achievement and are proactive in rising above circumstances and demonstrating the responsibility
necessary for achieving desired results. We are driven to earn trust and respect through continuous improvement and to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders.
Integrity
We are direct, truthful, honest, fair and transparent.
Excellence We perform our duties to the highest standard and foster a culture of high quality. We offer a current,
attractive and credible program portfolio that aims for national recognition and is relevant to contemporary needs.
Engagement
We lead by example through actively supporting and participating in all aspects of Fort Valley State University. We engage in best practices and creating innovative strategies in teaching and learning,
scholarship, and cultural enrichment.
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GEORGIA BOARD OF REGENTS
Table 1: Members of the Board of Regents
Table 2: University System of Georgia Board Officers
Name Title Steve Wrigley Chancellor Edward Tate Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs-Secretary to the Board Tracey Cook Interim Executive Vice Chancellor, Strategy and Fiscal Affairs - Treasurer
Regent District W. Allen Gudenrath Eighth Erin Hames At Large Samuel D. Holmes At-Large Bárbara Rivera Holmes Second C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., MD Third James M. Hull (Vice Chair) At-Large Cade Joiner At-Large Everett Kennedy Tweltfh Rachel B. Little Fourth Lowery May Fourteenth Jose R. Perez Seventh Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. Eleventh Sarah-Elizabeth Langford Reed Fifth Harold Reynolds Tenth Sachin Shailendra (Chair) Thirteenth T. Dallas Smith At-Large Kessel D. Stelling, Jr. Sixth Don L. Waters First Philip A. Wilheit, Sr. Ninth
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FVSU PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
Paul Jones, President
Anita Allen, Chief of Police
Columbus Alderman, Staff Council Chair
Frank Archer, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs & Director of Institutional Research,
Planning and Effectiveness
Emma Bennett-Williams, Director of Legal and Government Affairs
Daniel Blankenship, Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Iheanyi Osondu, Faculty Senate President
Ralph Noble, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Family Science & Technology
Allen Salter, Assistant Vice President and Controller
Tineke Battle, Chief Human Resources Officer
Isaac Crumbly, CDEP Director & Founder/Associate Vice President for Careers & Collaborative
Programs
Olufunke A. Fontenot, Interim Chief of Staff
Gregory Ford, Dean of the College and Arts and Sciences
Anthony Holloman, Vice President for University Advancement and Interim Athletics Director
Jesse Kane, Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Wallace Keese, Dean of Students
RJ Mathis II, Assistant to the President and Director of Special Events
Rebecca McMullen, Dean for the College of Education and Professional Studies
Pamela Berry-Johnson, Special Assistant to President for Interim Director of Marketing &
Communications
T. Ramon Stuart, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Patrice Terrell, Director of Contracts & Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Edwidge Dufresne, Director of Facilities
Charlie Weaver, Chief Information Officer & Director of Information Technology
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ACCREDITATIONS
Table 3: Fort Valley State University Accreditations
Date Accrediting Agencies
2010-2020 The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
10/1/2015 - 9/30/2023 The Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management are accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
6/9/2011- 06/30/2020 The Teacher Education Programs are accredited by NCATE, which is the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
7/14/2012-10/31/2020 The School Counselor Education Program is accredited by CACREP - Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
6/24/2015 - 5/15/2021 The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is Accredited by American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020 The Veterinary Technology is accredited by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
9/30/2017 - 9/30/2023 Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
1/10/2019 - 9/30/2020 The Master of Public Health with a Major in Environmental Health is accredited by Environmental Health Accreditation Council (EHAC)
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QUICK FACTS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTS
Parent Institution: University System of Georgia. President: Paul Jones, Ph.D. Main Campus: 1,365 Acres in Fort Valley, GA Total Employees: 687 Motto: Be Bold, Be Amazing, Be Prepared
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED (Academic Year 2019-2020)
Associate: 2
Baccalaureate: 29
Master’s: 8
Educational Specialist: 1
TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 2,624 as of Fall 2019
FALL 2019 ADMISSIONS Applied: 3,474 Admitted: 1,913 Acceptance Rate: 55% Enrolled: 631 Matriculation Rate: 33%
Where our Students Come from:
TOP FIVE GEORGIA COUNTIES 1. Houston 2. Peach 3. Fulton 4. Bibb 5. DeKalb
TOP BORDER STATES 1. Florida 2. South Carolina 3. Alabama 4. North Carolina 5. Tennessee
ENROLLMENT BY STATUS
85% Full-Time
15% Part-Time
23:1 STUDENT: FACULTY RATIO
ENROLLMENT BY DEGREE TYPE
87% Undergraduate
13% Graduate
RESIDENCY
In-State: 93% Out-of-State: 6.7% International: 0.3%
63% 37% Age 24 and Under 80% Age 25
and Over 20%
DEGREES AWARDED
Bachelor’s 331
Master’s 101
Educational Specialist 6
Total 438
$4,950 In-state Tuition, Full-time undergraduate student
COST of ATTENDANCE
$8,372 On-Campus Room and Board
$1,708 Required fees
ENROLLMENT BY COLLEGE
Agriculture, Family Sciences & Technology (20%)
Arts and Sciences (64%)
Education and Professional Studies (16%)
Annual Estimated Expenses
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LIBRARY INFORMATION
Table 4: Hunt Library Information
Photo Credits: Marketing & Communications
2019 - 2020 Books in Print (Bound Materials) 125,172 Print Journals 283 E-Journals, E-Books, videos, and E-Resources (Online Databases) 580,280 Government Documents 331 Total Library holdings 706,066
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ADMISSIONS
Photo Credits: Marketing & Communications
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APPLICATIONS
Table 5: Fall 2019 Applicants by Classification.
Classification *Applications Admitted Acceptance Rate Enrolled Matriculation
Rate Dual Enrolled 28 23 82% 20 87% First Time Freshmen 3,059 1,585 52% 382 24% Transfer 292 222 76% 167 75% Post-Baccalaureate 8 8 100% 3 38% Graduate 86 75 87% 59 79% Total 3,474 1913 55% 631 33%
*An individual who has fulfilled the institution's requirements to be considered for admission (including payment or waiving of the application fee, if any) and who has been notified of one of the following actions: admission, nonadmission, placement on waiting list, or application is withdrawn by applicant or institution.
Figure 1: Fall 2019 Applications
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Table 6: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Trends in Admissions by New Students
Year/Category * Applications Admitted Acceptance Rate Enrolled Matriculation
Rate 2015 2,601 1,352 52% 694 51% 2016 3,055 1,774 58% 771 43% 2017 3,676 2,105 57% 770 37% 2018 3,715 2,380 64% 782 33% 2019 3,474 1,913 55% 631 33%
*An individual who has fulfilled the institution's requirements to be considered for admission (including payment or waiving of the application fee, if any) and who has been notified of one of the following actions: admission, nonadmission, placement on waiting list, or application is withdrawn by applicant or institution.
Figure 2: Fall 2015– Fall 2019 Applications, Acceptance Rate and Matriculation Rate
*An individual who has fulfilled the institution's requirements to be considered for admission (including payment or waiving of the application fee, if any) and who has been notified of one of the following actions: admission, nonadmission, placement on waiting list, or application is withdrawn by applicant or institution.
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APPLICANTS BY CITY
Table 7: Fall 2019 Top 10 Cities by Applicants
City Count % of Top 10 Atlanta 369 34% Macon 121 11% Lithonia 93 9% Covington 80 7% Conyers 79 7% Columbus 78 7% Decatur 69 6% Augusta 64 6% Stone Mountain 62 6% Albany 61 6%
Figure 3: Fall 2019 Top 10 Cities by Applications
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APPLICANTS BY COUNTY
Table 8: Fall 2019 Top 10 Georgia Counties by First Time Freshmen Applications.
Figure 4: Fall 2019 Top 10 Counties by First Time Freshmen Applications.
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County Count % of Top 10 Fulton 437 27.21% Dekalb 272 16.94% Henry 160 9.96% Clayton 140 8.72% Bibb 139 8.66% Houston 110 6.85% Gwinnett 103 6.41% Cobb 86 5.35% Newton 80 4.98% Richmond 79 4.92%
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APPLICANTS BY STATE
Table 9: Fall 2019 Top 10 States by First Time Freshmen Applications.
Figure 5: Fall 2019 Top 10 States by First Time Freshmen Applications.
State Count % of Top 10 Georgia 2733 91.62% Florida 114 3.82% California 27 0.91% South Carolina 22 0.74% Michigan 18 0.60% Maryland 17 0.57% North Carolina 14 0.47% Texas 14 0.47% Virginia 14 0.47% Illinois 10 0.34%
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ENROLLMENT
Photo Credits: Marketing & Communications
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ENROLLMENT TRENDS
Table 10: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Total Student Enrollment by Change in Percentage.
Semester Enrollment % Change in Previous Year Fall 2015 2695 4% Fall 2016 2679 -1% Fall 2017 2752 3% Fall 2018 2776 1% Fall 2019 2624 -5%
Figure 6: Total Student Enrollment Trends from Fall 2015- Fall 2019
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Table 11: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Total Student Enrollments by Gender & Minority
Year Total Enrollment White Minority Not Listed Men Women 2015 2,695 94 2,520 81 1,063 1,632 2016 2,679 76 2,525 78 1,050 1,629 2017 2,752 112 2,526 114 1,064 1,688 2018 2,776 97 2,675 4 1,049 1,727 2019 2,624 49 2,573 2 970 1,654
Figure 7: Enrollment Trends from Fall 2015- Fall 2019 by Gender
Figure 8: Fall 2015 –Fall 2019 Enrollment by Minority and Non – Minority
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ENROLLMENT TRENDS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
Table 12: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Race/Ethnicity
Figure 9: Enrollment Trends from Fall 2015- Fall 2019 by Race /Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Trends African-American 2,485 2,481 2,526 2,541 2,538
Caucasian/White 94 76 112 97 49
Hispanic 15 14 41 49 14
Asian or Pacific Islander 14 15 17 19 10
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 1 3 2 1
Multiracial 5 5 49 64 10
Not Specified 81 87 4 4 2
Total 2,695 2,679 2,752 2,776 2,624
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ENROLLMENT TRENDS BY LEVEL OF DEGREE
Table 13: Fall 2015– Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Level of Degree
Figure 10: Fall 2015– Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Degree Level
Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Trends Headcount 2,695 2,679 2,752 2,776 2,624% Change in Headcount over prior Fall 3.9% -0.6% 2.7% 0.9% -5.5%FTE 2,490 2,500 2,568 2,617 2,474% Change in FTE over prior Fall 4.20% 0.40% 2.70% 1.91% -5.5%Undergraduate Headcount 2,270 2,252 2,344 2,359 2,293Graduate Headcount 425 427 408 417 331
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ENROLLMENT TRENDS BY STATUS
Table 14: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Gender
Gender Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
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Male 913 150 895 155 920 144 932 117 846 124 Female 1247 385 1295 334 1330 358 1432 295 1375 279 Total 2160 535 2190 489 2250 502 2364 412 2221 403
Figure 11: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Gender
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Table 15: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Degree Level
Figure 12: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Status & Degree Level
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ENROLLMENT TRENDS BY RESIDENCE Table 16: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Total Enrollment Students by Georgia Residence and Other States.
IN –STATE OUT OF STATE GRAND TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Fall 2015 996 1577 2573 67 55 122 2695 Fall 2016 973 1562 2535 67 77 144 2679 Fall 2017 977 1605 2582 87 83 170 2752 Fall 2018 972 1611 2583 77 116 193 2776 Fall 2019 896 1542 2438 74 112 186 2624
Figure 13: Total Enrollment Students by Georgia Residence and Other States.
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ENROLLMENT BY DELIVERY METHOD Table 17: Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method
Campus/Location Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Main Campus 2371 2322 2423 2473 2340 % Change at Main Campus 2% -2% 4% 2% -5% Warner Robins Center 196 208 207 179 176 % Change at Warner Robins Center 15% 6% 0% -14% -2% On-Line 128 149 122 124 108 % Change in Online 36% 16% -18% 2% -13% Total 2695 2679 2752 2776 2624
Figure 14: Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method
Figure 15: Enrollment Trends in Campus by Change in Percentage.
Note: WRC- Warner Robin Center
196 208 207 179 176128 149 122 124 108
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ENROLLMENT BY TOP MAJORS
Table 18: Fall 2019 Top 5 Majors at FVSU
Majors Count Biology 283 Criminal Justice 241 Psychology 228 Management 172 Veterinary Technology 159
Figure 16: Fall 2019 Top 5 Majors at FVSU
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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
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Table 19: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Student Enrollment
Figure 17: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Student Enrollment
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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY CLASSIFICATION
Table 20: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Student Enrollments by Classification
Figure 18: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Enrollments by Classification
Classification Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Trends Average First Time Freshmen 439 490 495 467 382 455 Freshmen 292 393 433 435 340 379Sophomore 441 427 537 535 582 504Junior 466 396 386 457 461 433Senior 615 535 482 453 517 520Non-Degree 5 0 0 0 0 1Post- Baccalaureate 8 11 11 12 11 11
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Table 21: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Undergraduate Student Enrollment by Classification & Gender.
UNDERGRDAUATE CLASSIFICATION
Gender Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Trends
Male 15 9 3 3 18Female 27 14 8 15 32Total 42 23 11 18 50Male 320 385 380 359 290
Female 365 498 534 521 378Total 685 883 914 880 668Male 197 176 222 221 207
Female 248 251 315 314 379Total 445 427 537 535 586Male 177 167 147 171 169
Female 289 229 238 286 292Total 466 396 385 457 461Male 247 216 206 173 200
Female 368 319 276 280 317Total 615 535 482 453 517Male 3 2 1 2 0
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Female 4 7 7 7 8Total 8 11 11 12 11Male 963 948 963 934 887
Female 1303 1304 1381 1425 1406Total 2,266 2,252 2,344 2,359 2,293
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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY DELIVERY METHOD
Table 22: Undergraduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence.
Campus Residence Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Main Campus In-State 2103 2058 2143 2161 2085
Out-of-State 88 108 139 159 168 Total 2191 2166 2282 2320 2253
Online In-State 71 82 61 37 39
Out-of-State 4 4 1 2 1 Total 75 86 62 39 40
GRAND TOTAL 2266 2252 2344 2359 2293
Figure 19: Undergraduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence.
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FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
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FALL 2019 FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT BY GENDER
Table 23: Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender
Figure 20: Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender
Gender Count Percentage Male 159 42% Female 223 58% Total 382 100%
58% 42%
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FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT BY GENDER TRENDS
Table 24: Fall 2015 -Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender
Figure 21: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Gender
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FALL 2019 FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Table 25: Fall 2019 First-time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity
Figure 22: Fall 2019 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity
Ethnicity /Race Count Percentage Black or African American 344 90% Hispanic or Latino 11 3% Two or more races 12 3% Not Specified 11 3% White 4 1% Total 382 100%
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White , 4, 1%Other, 15, 4%
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FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY TRENDS
Table 26: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First-time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity
Figure 23: Fall 2015– Fall 2019 First-time Freshmen Enrollment by Ethnicity
Ethnicity Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Trends Asian 1 0 1 0 0African-American 400 485 467 434 344Hispanic 1 3 10 13 11Two or more races 2 0 7 12 12Not Specified 25 0 2 1 11White 10 2 8 7 4Total 439 490 495 467 382
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FIRST TIME FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT BY STATE
Table 27: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 New Entering Freshmen Enrollment State of Residence
IN –STATE OUT OF STATE In-State Total + Out of State Total
YEAR/GENDER MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL GRAND TOTAL 2015 192 229 421 3 4 7 428 2016 187 274 461 10 19 29 490 2017 191 268 459 14 22 36 495 2018 182 247 429 11 27 38 467 2019 141 203 344 18 20 38 382
Figure 24: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 New Entering Freshmen Enrollment State of Residence
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PERCENTAGE OF FIRST TIME FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT BY STATE OF ORIGIN Table 28: Fall 2015 - 2019 First Time Freshmen Enrollment by State of Origin
Residence 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Average In-State 96% 94% 94% 92% 90% 93% Out-of-State 4% 6% 6% 8% 10% 7% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Figure 25: Fall 2019 Freshmen Enrollment by State of Origin
Figure 26: Fall 2015 -2019 First Time Freshmen Enrollment by State of Origin
In-State, 90%
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CHRONICLE REPORT FOR TOP 3 MAJORS BY FIRST TIME FRESHMEN
Table 29: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Top 3 Majors by First Time Freshmen
TOP THREE (3) BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS (FTF) Fall 2019
Biology 65 Criminal Justice 35
Management 30 Fall 2018
Biology 74 Criminal Justice 42
Veterinary Technology 33 Fall 2017
Biology 93 Management 53
Criminal Justice 36 Fall 2016
Biology 95 Psychology 38
Criminal Justice 37 Fall 2015
Biology 57 Management 31
Criminal Justice 30
Figure 27: Fall 2019 Top 3 Majors by First Time Freshmen
BiologyCriminal Justice
Management
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FIRST TIME FRESHMEN HIGH SCHOOL GPA
Table 30: Fall 2015 – Fall 2020 High School GPA Trends
Figure 28: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 FTF High School GPA Trends
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FIRST TIME FRESHMEN ENTRANCE EXAM TYPE
Table 31: Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Entrance Exam Type
Exam Type Number of Students Percentage ACT Only 75 20% SAT Only 211 55% Both 86 23% Other 10 3% Grand Total 382 100%
Figure 29: Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Entrance Exam Type.
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FIRST TIME FRESHMEN MEAN SCORES
Table 32: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019First Time Freshmen by Mean ACT Scores
Figure 30: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Mean ACT Scores
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Table 33: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Average SAT Scores
Figure 31: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 First Time Freshmen by Average SAT Scores
431.81 436.41 450.48468.04 465.28
418.91 425.99 432.39 444.53 441.38
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
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Table 34: Fall 2015 -2019 * Transfer Student Applied, Admitted and Enrollment
Figure 32: Fall 2015-2019 Transfer Student Applied, Admitted and Enrollment
*Transfer: A student entering the reporting institution for the first time but known to have previously attended a postsecondary institution at the same level (e.g., undergraduate, graduate).
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Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Number of Applicants 246 275 244 335 292 Number Admitted 181 197 168 243 222 Percent of Admitted to Applied 74% 72% 69% 73% 76% Number Enrolled 145 156 151 185 167 Percent of Enrolled to Admitted 80% 79% 90% 76% 75%
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Table 35: Fall 2019 Transfer Student Enrollment by Classification:
Figure 33: Fall 2019 Transfer Student Enrollment by Classification
Freshmen, 63%
Sophomore, 31%
Junior, 5%
Freshmen Sophomore Junior
Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior Total 106 52 9 0 167 63% 31% 5% 0% 100%
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GRADUATE ENROLLMENT
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Table 36: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Graduate Student Enrollment
Term Graduates % Change Fall 2015 429 17.50% Fall 2016 427 -0.50% Fall 2017 408 -4.40% Fall 2018 417 2.21% Fall 2019 331 -20.62% Average 402 -1.16%
Figure 34: Fall 2015 – Fall 2019 Graduate Student Enrollment
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GRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY GENDER Table 37: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Graduate Enrollment by Gender
Gender /Year Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Male 100 102 101 115 83
Female 329 325 307 302 248 Total 365 429 427 417 331
Figure 35: Fall 2015 - Fall 2019 Graduate Enrollment by Gender
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GRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY DELIVERY METHOD
Table 38: Graduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence
Delivery Mode Residence Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Main Campus In-State 160 130 121 133 80 Out-of-State 20 26 20 20 7 Total 180 156 141 153 87
Warner Robins Center
In-State 192 205 203 176 175 Out-of-State 4 3 4 3 1 Total 196 208 207 179 176
Online In-State 47 60 54 76 59 Out-of-State 6 3 6 9 9 Total 53 63 60 85 68
Grand Total 429 427 408 417 331
Figure 36: Graduate Enrollment Trends by Delivery Method & Residence
Note: WRC- Warner Robin Center
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ENROLLMENT BY COLLEGES
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Table 39: College of Agriculture, Family Sciences & Technology Enrollment Trends by Major
Degree Description Major Fall 2014
Fall 2015
Fall 2016
Fall 2017
Fall 2018
Fall 2019
Bachelor of Science Agricultural Economics 36 47 45 42 36 32 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Agricultural Teacher Education 19 21 9 12 12 14 Bachelor of Science Agriculture Engineering Technology 20 15 16 20 14 17 Bachelor of Science Animal Science 43 48 50 52 61 63 Master of Science Animal Science 13 17 18 9 11 11 Master of Science Biotechnology 22 25 17 15 16 10 Bachelor of Science Electronics Engineering Technology 59 84 91 84 85 75 Master of Public Health Environmental Health 44 86 106 108 122 70 Bachelor of Science Family and Consumer Sciences 1 74 86 65 43 Bachelor of Science Food and Nutrition (Deactivated) 20 13 1 Bachelor of Science Food Science 3
Bachelor of Science Infant and Child Development (Deactivated) 71 89 2
Bachelor of Science Ornamental Horticulture (Deactivated) 9 4 Bachelor of Science Plant Science 37 50 54 51 35 30 Bachelor of Science Veterinary Technology 93 103 124 139 160 159
Totals 487 602 606 619 620 524
Figure 37: College of Agriculture, Family Sciences & Technology Enrollment Trends by Major
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Table 40: College of Arts & Science Enrollment Trends by Major
Degree Description Fall 2014
Fall 2015
Fall 2016
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Fall 2018
Fall 2019
Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting 54 45 39 52 49 43 Bachelor of Arts African world Studies (Deactivated) 1 Bachelor of Science Biology General 214 212 244 275 297 283 Bachelor of Science Chemistry 27 24 26 34 33 34 Bachelor of Arts Commercial Design (Deactivated) 27 17 1 Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems (Deactivated) 38 36 18 5 Bachelor of Science Computer Science 64 84 97 100 118 118 Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice 236 225 228 221 237 241 Bachelor of Arts Economics (Deactivated) 4 1 Bachelor of Arts English (Deactivated) 37 21 5 Bachelor of Business Administration General Business (Deactivated) 12 10 Bachelor of Arts History General 18 24 35 30 19 11 Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies 106 132 102 70 64 75 Bachelor of Business Administration Management 144 161 167 187 196 172 Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing 46 45 49 59 54 60 Bachelor of Science Mathematics 37 28 23 35 37 35 Bachelor of Arts Media Studies (Mass Communication) 125 132 120 132 130 116 Bachelor of Arts Music (Deactivated) 13 10 1 Bachelor of Science Organizational Leadership 3 19 37 38 28 37 Bachelor of Arts Political Science 55 49 39 32 34 45 Bachelor of Arts Psychology 249 249 240 246 207 228 Bachelor of Science Social Work 66 70 82 100 103 110 Bachelor of Arts Sociology (Deactivated) 13 8 7 2 Bachelor of Business Administration Supply Chain and Logistics Management 14 32 40 Transient Undeclared 6 4 7 3 4 1 Bachelor of Arts Visual and Performing Arts 29 48 47 32
Totals 1595 1606 1596 1683 1689 1681
Figure 38: College of Arts & Science Enrollment Trends by Major
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Table 41: College of Education and Professional Studies Enrollment Trends by Major
Figure 39: College of Education and Professional Studies Enrollment Trends by Major
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Master of Arts in Teaching Biology (Deactivated) 2 Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling 95 102 106 123 108 93 Bachelor of Science in Education Elementary Education/ 82 87 92 75 85 88 Bachelor of Science in Education Health and Physical Education 61 53 71 70 76 59 Bachelor of Science in Education Middle Grades Education 74 46 29 29 38 32 Master of Arts History (Deactivated) 11 12 2 1 Master of Arts in Teaching History (Deactivated) 1 Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics (Deactivated) 2 1 Educational Specialist School Counselor Education 9 9 16 20 15 23 Master of Science in Education Elementary Education/Special Education 3 3 3 5 5 4 Master of Science Rehabilitation Counseling 112 125 114 94 112 93 Master of Science in Education Middle Grades Education 10 6 5 5 6 5 Master of Science in Education School Counselor Education 35 43 39 28 22 22
Totals 497 487 477 450 467 419
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
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Table 42: Fall 2015 –Fall 2019 Housing Trends
Figure 40: Fall 2015 –Fall 2019 Housing Trends
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Term WC1 WC2 WC3 WC4 WC5 WC6 WC7 Ohio Hall Total Fall 2015 151 151 154 67 165 147 148 0 983 Fall 2016 185 182 172 140 173 168 157 0 1177 Fall 2017 187 189 182 183 184 184 182 54 1345 Fall 2018 189 187 181 180 186 181 183 *35 1322 Fall 2019 185 186 178 179 184 186 179 *29 1306
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ROOM AND BOARD FEES
Table 43: 2015 - 2019 Room and Board Fees
Figure 41: 2015- 2019 Room and Board Fees
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Room $4,938 $4,938 $4,540 $4,722 $4,722 Board $3,340 $3,340 $3,544 $3,650 $3,650 Total $8,278 $8,278 $8,084 $8,372 $8,372
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COMPLETIONS
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Table 44: FY 15 – FY 19 Degrees Conferred
Figure 42: FY 15 – FY 19 Degrees Conferred
Figure 43: FY 15 – FY 19 Degrees Conferred by Degree Level
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Table 45: FY 19 Degrees Conferred by Degree Level, Major and College.
FY 19 Degrees Conferred College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology
CIP Code Degree Level Major Count 1010300 Undergraduate Agricultural Economics 5 1090101 Undergraduate Animal Science 3 1110301 Undergraduate Plant Science 12 11010101 Undergraduate Food Science 19 15030301 Undergraduate Electronics Engineering Technology 7 15999901 Undergraduate Agriculture Engineering Technology 3 19010101 Undergraduate Family and Consumer Sciences 30 51080801 Undergraduate Veterinary Technology 12 1090100 Graduate Animal Science 5 26120101 Graduate Biotechnology 11 51220200 Graduate Environmental Health 43
Total 150 College of Arts and Sciences
52030100 Undergraduate Accounting 8 26010101 Undergraduate Biology 25 40050101 Undergraduate Chemistry 6 43010401 Undergraduate Criminal Justice 33 54010100 Undergraduate History 5 24010100 Undergraduate Liberal Studies 19 52020301 Undergraduate Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Management 5 52020101 Undergraduate Management 17 52140101 Undergraduate Marketing 4 27010101 Undergraduate Mathematics 7 9010201 Undergraduate Media Studies 18 52021300 Undergraduate Organizational Leadership 6 45100101 Undergraduate Political Science 11 42010101 Undergraduate Psychology 45 44070100 Undergraduate Social Work 16 50010100 Undergraduate Visual and Performing Arts 8
Total 233 College of Education and Professional Studies
13130101 Undergraduate Agricultural Teacher Education 1 51159901 Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling 15 13121001 Undergraduate Elementary Education/Special Education 4 13120301 Undergraduate Middle Grades Education 2 13120301 Graduate Middle Grades Education 2 51231001 Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling 15 13110101 Education Specialist School Counselor Education 6 13110102 Graduate School Counselor Education 10
Total 55 Grand Total 438
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GRADUATION RATES
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Table 46: Fall 2008 Cohort – Fall 2013 Cohort Bachelor Degree Six Year Graduation Rates.
Bachelor Degree First- Time Full-Time Freshmen Fall Cohort 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Graduated Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Six - Year 31.9% 29.1% 25.0% 25.9% 28.2% 35.0%
Figure 44: Bachelor Degree Six Year Graduation Rates.
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Table 47: Fall 2008 – Fall 2015 Cohort Bachelor Degree Four Year Graduation Rates.
Bachelor Degree First- Time Full-Time Freshmen Fall Cohort 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Graduated Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Four - Year 10.9% 12.0% 8.2% 7.4% 9.4% 11.5% 18.0% 22.4%
Figure 45: Fall 2008 – Fall 2015 Cohort Bachelor Degree Four Year Graduation Rates.
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RETENTION RATES
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Table 48: Fall 2013 Cohort – Fall 2018 Cohort Trends in Institutional Retention Rate
Table 49: Fall 2013 – Fall 2018 Cohort Retention & Persistence Rates
Bachelor Degree First- Time Full-Time Freshmen Fall Cohort One - Year Two - Year Three - Year Four - Year Five - Year Six - Year
2013 57.1% 47.0% 41.9% 39.2% 37.3% 36.7% 2014 78.3% 50.7% 52.1% 47.9% 44.7% 2015 75.6% 63.2% 54.4% 50.2% 2016 75.9% 62.1% 57.1% 2017 74.7% 60.9% 2018 73.2%
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Figure 46: Trends in Institutional Retention Rate
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Table 50: First Time Freshmen Retention Rate by Major
Major-Major Retention (First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen) Major Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018
Accounting 100% 83% 71% 67% 42% Agricultural Economics 50% 75% 80% 50% 50% Agriculture Engineering Technology 75% 50% 40% 100% Agriculture Teacher Education 44% 50% 25% 50% Animal Science 67% 65% 59% 47% 42% Biology 55% 50% 63% 58% 58% Chemistry 71% 50% 25% 20% 86% Computer Information Systems (Deactivated) 100% 68% Computer Science 33% 73% 55% 55% 69% Criminal Justice 71% 73% 69% 69% 74% Economics (Deactivated) 64% Electronic Engineering Technology 50% 64% 36% 46% 53% Elementary Education/Special Education 54% 64% 48% 58% 48% Family & Consumer Sciences Education 63% 0% 67% General Business 50% Health and Physical Education 67% 50% 43% 35% 33% History 0% 25% 33% 50% Infant and Child Development 50% 14% Liberal Studies 27% 51% 13% 0% 14% Management 79% 80% 55% 62% 43% Marketing 83% 80% 47% 14% 41% Mass Communication 0% Mathematics 0% 0% 75% 25% 71% Media Studies 33% 68% 82% 64% Middle Grades Education 50% 33% 67% 43% 83% Organizational Leadership 100% 0% 0% Ornamental Horticulture (Deactivated) 54% Plant Science 67% 100% 70% 67% 0% Political Science 50% 57% 75% 100% 100% Psychology 75% 57% 66% 44% 55% Social Work 80% 75% 81% 47% 58% Supply Chain & Logistics Management 76% 100% 75% Veterinary Technology 94% 76% 68% 76% 66% Visual & Performing Arts 80% 40% 67%
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FACULTY & STAFF
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Table 51: Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff by Gender
Category Full Time Full Time Total
Part Time Part Time Total
Grand Male Female Male Female Total
Faculty 53 39 92 0 0 0 92 Staff 192 292 484 45 66 111 595 Total 245 331 576 45 66 111 687
Figure 47: Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff by Gender
Faculty , 92, 13%
Staff, 595, 87%
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Table 52: Fall 2019 Faculty by Academic Rank
Academic Rank Female Male Total Assistant Professor 17 16 33 Associate Professor 13 11 24 Instructor 2 0 2 Lecturer 4 3 7 Professor 3 23 26 Total 39 53 92
Figure 48: Fall 2019 Faculty by Academic Rank
Assistant Professor36%
Associate Professor26%
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Lecturer8%
Professor28%
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Table 53: Fall 2019 Faculty by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Female Male Total Asian 5 14 19 Black 27 28 55 Unknown 1 1 2 White 6 10 16 Total 39 53 92
Figure 49: Fall 2019 Faculty by Race/Ethnicity
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Table 54: Fall 2019 Faculty Highest Degree
Figure 50: Fall 2019 Faculty Highest Degree
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Highest Degree Female Male Total Doctorate 25 43 68 Educational Specialist 3 0 3 Master's Degree 11 9 20 Bachelor Degree 0 1 1 Total 39 53 92
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