Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University was established in 1921. It was named after Robert Morris, who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The university provides facilities for several doctoral and graduate programs and over 30 undergraduate programs. The university’s main campus is situated over an area of 230 acres. It also has a branch campus in downtown Pittsburgh. The programs are offered by the following six academic schools:

• School of Business
• School of Adult and Continuing Education
• School of Education and Social Sciences
• School of Nursing and Health Sciences
• School of Communications and Information Systems
• School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science

Robert Morris University’s sports teams are called the Colonials, and they compete in the NCAA Division I. The Colonials participate in basketball, ice hockey, bowling and football.

Robert Morris University Highlights

Where Robert Morris University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in business and management and computer science and engineering.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Robert Morris University was 5,055 in 2007 (3,921 full-time equivalent).

About 58% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 42% of the class.

Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Robert Morris University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Robert Morris University provides on-campus housing for 1,323 of its 3,921 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Robert Morris University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Robert Morris University is in the Northeast Conference for major sports.

Robert Morris University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 139 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 134 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .

Robert Morris University Admissions (2007)

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