Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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School Description

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MISSION STATEMENT

Mansfield University is dedicated to providing an environment that promotes academic and personal growth as well as intellectual, ethical, and aesthetic values. The University serves the region, state, national and international communities by developing human and material resources. The University is committed to stimulating continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding by students, staff, and faculty. To accomplish this mission, Mansfield University pledges:
� To provide a liberal education for all its students.
� To prepare students for full and purposeful lives through undergraduate and graduate instruction in liberal arts and professional programs.
� To plan, develop, implement, and measure its efforts in providing optimum learning opportunities for students of a variety of ages, backgrounds, and needs.
� To promote affirmative action and equal opportunity.
� To maintain a faculty dedicated to teaching and scholarship.
� To cooperate with other educational institutions for the achievement of mutual goals.
� To provide educational and cultural programs to the general community.
� To offer expertise in public service activities.

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is one of the fourteen state universities that are part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and numerous national professional organizations. Mansfield University has 3,360 students and 180 professors. The campus is located in North Central Pennsylvania, in the borough of Mansfield.

History

Mansfield University traces its heritage back to 1857, when Mansfield Classical Seminary opened. In 1862, Mansfield became a state normal school. In 1927, it became Mansfield State Teachers College, and in 1960, it broadened its degree offerings and became Mansfield State College. In 1983, it became Mansfield University.

Academic Programs

Mansfield University offers 73 undergraduate, 9 graduate, 7 associate, and 63 minor programs. Mansfield offers special options programs such as multiple majors, a self-developed major, an honors program, internships, independent studies, individualized instructions, and study abroad opportunities.

Baccalaureate programs

====Business==== Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, Travel and Tourism.

====Communication==== Broadcasting, Communications, Journalism, and Public Relations.

====Education==== Art Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education with dual certification in early childhood or special education, Leadership for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Music Education, Special Education, Special Education with dual certification in elementary education.

====Secondary Education Teacher Certification==== Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies: History, Spanish.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Mountaineers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,168
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,831
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
Other 5%
African-American 5%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 85%
New York 12%
Ohio 0%
California 0%
New Jersey 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 59%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Track (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 6,408 $ 13,831  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,906 $ 12,266  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,502 $ 1,565  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,735 41%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,202 51%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,991 25%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,234 81%  
Any Aid:
  92%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 72% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 540

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

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