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College Portrait

A voluntary system of accountability (VSAsm)

One of the strengths of U.S. higher education is the broad range of diverse institutions, each with its own distinctive mission. College students have the opportunity to select the institution that is the best match for their interests, abilities, and goals. We present this information to help students and their families better understand how colleges are alike in some ways, different in others. The items in the college portrait were selected based on recommendations from many focus groups as well as experts in higher education. While these items will give you valuable insight into college life, they will not capture the full range and richness of the experience. We encourage you to check out college web sites and visit campuses to get a more complete picture of the opportunities available to you.

Student Characteristics (Fall 2006)

Total number of students: 35,574

Student level and enrollment status

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StatusUndergraduate Graduate/professional
Full-time23,3482,549
Part-time6,2283,449

Undergraduate profile

Total: 29,576

Gender

 Number Percent
Women17,86260%
Men11,71440%

Race/ethnicity

 Number Percent
African American / Black1,6346%
American Indian / Alaskan Native1931%
Asian / Pacific Islander6,77723%
Hispanic7,64426%
International1,3985%
White9,40032%
Unknown2,5309%

Geographic distribution (Degree-Seeking)

  • Calfornia: 94%
  • Other US States and Territories: 1%
  • Other Countries: 5%

Age (Degree-Seeking)

  • Average age: 24
  • Percent of undergraduates age 25 or older: 20%

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