Urbana University

Urbana University is located in Urbana, Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1850 by the followers of Emanuel Swedenborg, an 18th century Swedish philosopher and scientist. In addition to Oberlin College, this was Ohio’s second higher learning institution to admit women. The campus occupies an area of more than 120 acres. Degrees are offered in diverse fields of study including business communications, mathematics, and communication arts. The university's four colleges are:

• Arts and Sciences
• Business Administration
• Education and Allied Professions
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Some of the Greek honor societies in the university are Alpha Psi Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Beta Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, and Lambda Pi Eta. Urbana University is home to many student clubs and organizations including the Sports Medicine Association, Science Club, Student Government Association, Colleges Against Cancer, and Commuter Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in business and management and education and teaching.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• 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
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,440 in 2007-2008 (1,294 full-time equivalent).

About 51% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 49% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 70% are full-time and 30% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Urbana University provides on-campus housing for 592 of its 1,294 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football (Mid-States Football Association), basketball (Division II Independents), baseball (Division II Independents), and track (Division II Independents).

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 295 male students received the aid (men were 74% of those receiving aid) and 103 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 26% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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