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| #16 in Iowa | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Sioux City, IA | Location | Storm Lake, IA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,190 | Undergraduate | $40,190 |
| $11,111 | Graduate | $10,170 |
| $23,591 | Financial Aid | $20,292 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 55.18% | Acceptance Rate | 63.85% |
| 13.94% | Yield | 21.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,249 | Total Students | 1,973 |
| 1,186 | Undergraduate | 1,474 |
| 1,063 | Graduate | 499 |
| 1,103 | Online Enrollment | 978 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $47,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 860) $5,780 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 836) $5,266 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,940 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,414 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 236 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 257 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| $62,688 for Faculties $55,054 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,483 for Faculties $50,268 Part-time |