ERIC ED485569: Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina, 2004-2005 Edition

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Institutional Profiles
University of North Carolina

2004-2005 Edition

Prepared by
Strategy Development and Analysis Division
University of North Carolina-Office of the President
http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/profiles/current.htm
THE UNIVERSITY

The University of North Carolina is a multicampus university composed of the 16 public senior
institutions of higher education in North Carolina. The campuses, located across the state (see
enclosed map), are characterized by diversity. Each is unique in program offerings, admission
requirements, student body make-up, campus life, and historical background. This brochure
presents general institutional information and a comprehensive inventory of educational
opportunities at the 16 institutions. It is intended to help prospective students choose the
institution with the educational program best suited to their needs and interests.

EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

The University of North Carolina and all of its constituent institutions are committed to equality
of opportunity. There shall be no discrimination within the University against applicants, students,
or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin,
consistent with provisions of applicable state and federal law.

PROMOTING RACIAL INTEGRATION

The University of North Carolina actively seeks to promote racial integration at each of its
constituent institutions.

J. Bradley Wilson, Chair
Board of Governors

Molly Corbett Broad
President

The University of North Carolina
P. O. Box 2688
910 Raleigh Road
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515-2688

An Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Institution

5,500 copies of this public document
were printed at a cost of $ 9137.00
or $ 1.66 per copy.

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UNC-GA ProgAssess/InstProf.JC002A.K/8-12-04
The University of North Carolina
Office of the President
Post Office Box 2688, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688

Molly Corbett Broad, President
Telephone: [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

Appalachian State August 30, 2004
University

East Carolina Dear Counselor:
University

Elizabeth City Enclosed is the 2004-2005 edition of the Institutional Profiles, University of North
State University Carolina. As you know, this report was first recommended by an ad hoc committee

of high school counselors convened in the summer of 1992. It is a single source of
Fayetteville State
much of the information used by counselors and students in their consideration of
University
UNC institutions and has grown through the years in its content and value.
North Carolina

Agricultural and
This year we wish to remind you of the information about the University's new
Technical State
Minimum Course Requirements for admission. Detailed information is available at
University
http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/student_info/mcr.htm
North Carolina
and also through the College Foundation of North Carolina at www.CFNC.org.
Central University

North Carolina Statewide distribution of the Institutional Profiles, as in previous years, includes:
School of

the Arts • five (5) copies per high school—for the counseling office and the library

North Carolina or other school offices; and
State University
at Raleigh • three (3) copies for transfer counselors at each college and university in

the state.
University of
North Carolina
at Asheville A limited number of extra copies of the Institutional Profiles may be obtained by

contacting Ms. Judy Munson at [phone].
University of
North Carolina
Institutional Profiles is available on the web at:
at Chapel Hill
http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/profiles/current.htm,
University of
and additional information for prospective undergraduate students can be found at:
North Carolina
http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/student_info.htm.
at Charlotte
Administrators, counselors, and prospective students should find the information at
University of
these sites very helpful.
North Carolina

at Greensboro
Gratified by the positive responses to Profiles, I will continue to welcome your
University of comments and suggestions for improvements. Many thanks to you and your
North Carolina colleagues for the important work you do to help students achieve their full academic
at Pembroke
potential.

University of
North Carolina Sincerely,
at Wilmington

Western Carolina
University

Winston-Salem Molly Corbett Broad
State University

An Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action

Employer
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction i
Minimum Course Requirements for Undergraduate Admission to UNC Institutions ii
Notes and Explanations 1
Institutional Profiles
Appalachian State University 2
East Carolina University 4
Elizabeth City State University 6
Fayetteville State University 8
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University 10
North Carolina Central University 12
North Carolina School of the Arts 14
North Carolina State University 16
University of North Carolina at Asheville 18
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 20
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 22
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 24
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 26
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 28
Western Carolina University 30
Winston-Salem State University 32
Appendices
A. Advanced Placement Accepted 2004-2005 35
B. Minimum Scores on AP Exams Required for Course Credit 51
at University of North Carolina Institutions (2004-2005)
C. Fall Semester Enrollment at University of North Carolina Institutions, 2003 52
D. Estimated Annual Student Costs for University of North Carolina Institutions, 53
2003-2004
E. Freshman Class Profiles, Fall 2003 54
F. What Students Need to Know about UNC Minimum Course Requirements 55
G. Active Academic Degree Programs, The University of North Carolina, 56
2004-2005
H. International Baccalaureate Credit Accepted 2004-2005 64
I. Directors of Admissions and Directors of Financial Aid, 80
University of North Carolina, July 2004
Introduction

The profiles, tables, and narrative materials in this document were prepared in response to
suggestions from school counselors and university staff. Their purpose is to consolidate essential
information about the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina into one
publication for use by school counselors, students, and their parents.

The information contained in this document is not exhaustive. The task of providing complete
information about academic programs, college costs, and campus life properly remains with each
individual campus and we invite you to write or visit campus admissions offices as your interests
dictate. The information in this document is provided to introduce students and their parents to
each campus and to facilitate comparisons among campuses on measures of special importance
to prospective college students.

The University of North Carolina institutions participate in the College Foundation of North
Carolina (CFNC) website, the single best source to plan for college, apply to college, and pay for
college (www.CFNC.org) in North Carolina. Using CFNC, students can explore their career
interests, search the educational programs offered across the campuses, and learn how to pay for
college. In addition, online applications for all 16 campuses are available through CFNC.

Also, the CFNC Resource Center’s TOLL-FREE telephone line at 866-866-CFNC is provided to
assist with any questions about going to college in North Carolina. Resource specialists are
available Monday through Friday to assist students, parents, and educators with their questions.

Institutional Profiles is produced once annually in the fall and distributed to high school counselors
and transfer counselors in North Carolina. Suggestions for improvement or changes in distribution
should be forwarded to:

Dr. Robert Kanoy
UNC Office of the President
P. O. Box 2688
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515-2688
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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Note: The data in these profiles are as current as our data collection schedules permit; no estimates or
projections are provided for future years. This is because campus policies are always subject to
change due to changes in state and federal laws, regulations, and funding levels, and of course, to the
campus governance process itself. These changes are seldom large, however, and rarely affect
essential differences among the campuses.
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Minimum Course Requirements for Undergraduate Admission to UNC Institutions
Individual constituent institutions may require other courses in addition to the minimum requirements. For some transfer
students and students who graduated from high school prior to 2004, special considerations have been made.
Effective in Fall 2004 and Fall 2005
Six course units1 in language, including
(cid:131) four units in English emphasizing grammar, composition, and literature, and
(cid:131) two units of a language other than English.
Three course units of mathematics, in any of the following combinations:
(cid:131) algebra I and II, and geometry,
(cid:131) algebra I and II, and one unit beyond algebra II, or
(cid:131) integrated math I, II, and III.
It is recommended that prospective students take a mathematics course unit in the twelfth grade.
Three course units in science, including
(cid:131) at least one unit in a life or biological science (for example, biology),
(cid:131) at least one unit in physical science (for example, physical science, chemistry, physics), and
(cid:131) at least one laboratory course.
Two course units in social studies, including one unit in U.S. history, but an applicant who does not have the unit in U.S. history
may be admitted on the condition that at least three semester hours in that subject will be passed by the end of the sophomore year.
Effective in Fall 2006
Six course units in language, including
(cid:131) four units in English emphasizing grammar, composition, and literature, and
(cid:131) two units of a language other than English.
Four course units of mathematics, in any of the following combinations:
(cid:131) algebra I and II, geometry, and one unit beyond algebra II,
(cid:131) algebra I and II, and two units beyond algebra II, or
(cid:131) integrated math I, II, and III, and one unit beyond integrated math III.
(The fourth unit of math affects applicants to all institutions except the North Carolina School of the Arts.) It is recommended that
prospective students take a mathematics course unit in the twelfth grade.
Three course units in science, including
(cid:131) at least one unit in a life or biological science (for example, biology),
(cid:131) at least one unit in physical science (for example, physical science, chemistry, physics), and
(cid:131) at least one laboratory course.
Two course units in social studies, including one unit in U.S. history, but an applicant who does not have the unit in U.S. history
may be admitted on the condition that at least three semester hours in that subject will be passed by the end of the sophomore year.

1 “Course units” as defined in these requirements may include those high school-level courses taken and passed by an applicant after graduating
from high school, as well as those taken while enrolled as a high school student. For some transfer students and students who graduated from high
school prior to 2004, special considerations have been made.

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Winston-Salem North Carolina University of North North Carolina North Carolina Elizabeth City
State University School of the Arts Carolina at Greensboro Agricultural and Technical Central University State University
State University
Elizabeth City
Boone North Carolina State
Appalachian University at Raleigh
State University Winston- Greensboro Durham
Salem
Chapel Hill
Raleigh Greenville
Asheville
Cullowhee
Charlotte Fayetteville
East Carolina
University
Western Carolina
University Pembroke
Wilmington
Fayetteville State
University
Locations of the
University of North 16 Public Senior University of North University of North University of North University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina at Charlotte Carolina at Pembroke Carolina at Wilmington
Carolina at Asheville
Constituent Institutions
of The Unversity of
North Carolina
Notes and Explanations

Please be aware of the following as you study and use the institutional profiles of the University of North
Carolina.

• The abbreviations of the 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina used in this publication are as follows:

ASU Appalachian State University UNC-A University of N.C. at Asheville
ECU East Carolina University UNC-CH University of N.C. at Chapel Hill
ECSU Elizabeth City State University UNC-C University of N.C. at Charlotte
FSU Fayetteville State University UNC-G University of N.C. at Greensboro
NCA&T N.C. Agricultural and Technical UNC-P University of N.C. at Pembroke
State University
NCCU N.C. Central University UNC-W University of N.C. at Wilmington
NCSA N.C. School of the Arts WCU Western Carolina University
NCSU N.C. State University WSSU Winston-Salem State University

(cid:127) Data in the institutional profiles reflect what was current when taken to press, and may be subject to change
over the course of the year.

(cid:127) Admissions criteria include factors other than high school rank and SAT scores, and may vary from institution to
institution.

(cid:127) High school class rank and SAT score profiles are based on enrolled first-time freshmen who had both sets of
data at the time of their admission. Some non-traditional students may not be represented in these profiles.

(cid:127) The retention rate is based on the first-time full-time freshmen entering each institution in the fall of 2002 and
returning to the same institution for their sophomore year in the fall of 2003. Graduation and persistence rates
are based on fall 1997 first-time full-time freshmen. Graduation rates show the percentage of these freshmen
who have graduated from their original institution after 4, 5, and 6 years; persistence rates show the percentage
who have either graduated or are still enrolled at their original institution after 4, 5, and 6 years.

(cid:127) The estimated annual student cost includes estimates fo r a regular nine-month college year. Estimates for
summer attendance are not included.

(cid:127) Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (I B) credit information is shown in abbreviated form.
Institutional policies represent final authority.

(cid:127) The 1990 version of the Classification of Instruct ional Programs (CIP) taxonomy developed by the National
Center for Educational Statistics is the source for program titles used in the Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Offered (specific majors) section and also in Appendix G, Active Academic Degree Programs. The CIP
program titles may be slightly different than the titles for majors used by the individual institutions in their
publications.

(cid:127) The titles for persons shown as directors of student financial aid and directors of admissions are generic. Exact
titles may vary from one institution to another. Correspondence addressed as shown will reach the proper
person.
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APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
http://www.appstate.edu/
Brief Description History
Appalachian State University offers 95 undergraduate majors Founded in 1899. Known as Watauga Academy until 1903
and 81 graduate majors. As a comprehensive university when it became a state institution and was designated
serving the traditional undergraduate student, Appalachian's Appalachian Training School for Teachers. Name changed to
primary mission is instruction. The University feels a special Appalachian State Normal School in 1925 and again four years
responsibility to the Appalachian region and seeks to contribute later to Appalachian State Teachers College. Designated
to the understanding, appreciation, and preservation of its Appalachian State University in 1967. Merged into the
unique culture. Appalachian State University is committed to University of North Carolina in 1972.
equality of opportunity. To further diversity, the University Location
actively seeks to recruit and enroll a greater number of minority
Boone (population: 14,500) is in the heart of the Blue Ridge
students.
Mountains. The area offers skiing in the winter and cool
temperatures in the summer.
Academic Calendar (2003-2004)
Class Periods Vacations/Holidays
Fall Term Spring Term Summer Terms Commencement Fall Break Winter Break Spring Break
8/25-12/16 1/12-5/5 5/25-6/25, 7/7-8/6 12/13, 5/8 & 5/9 10/23-10/24 12/17-1/11 3/8-3/12
Undergraduate Enrollment (Fall 2003):
American Others
Part-time Male Indian Students From Students From
5% Black Students Out-of-State
9% Home County
49% 3% From
11%
0% Adjacent 7%
Counties
8%
91% 51%
92%
Full-time Female
White
Student Services
Alumni Affairs Food Service Intramural &Recreation Sororities: 9 74%
Career Development Disabled Student Serv Minority Student Serv Student Activities Students From
Counseling Health Services Orientation Student Center Other NC Counties
Cultural Programs Housing Religious Affairs Student Records
Discipline/Judiciary Intercollegiate Athletics Research Testing
Fraternities: 12 International Students Security Veterans Student Financial Aid, 2002-2003
% of Freshmen Receiving Any Aid 54.8%
Est. Annual Student Costs (2003-2004)
% of Freshmen Receiving Any Need-Based Aid 30.0%
% of Full-Time Undergrad. Students Receiving
Tuition in-state $1,596 Pell Grants 19.6%
out-of-state $10,963 Scholarship Programs: Numerous scholarships and other forms of
Required Fees $1,331 financial aid available; consult campus
Room (double occupancy) $2,770 catalog and contact Financial Aid Office.
Board (full meal plan) $1,940 Priority Application Filing Date: March 15
Books $500 Earliest Date of Award Notification: April
Other Expenses in-state $2,300 Latest Date of Award Notification: Throughout the year
out-of-state $2,300
Total Student Budget Note: Dates given above are approximate. Actual dates may vary
in-state $10,437 from year to year. Consult www.financialaid.appstate.edu.
out-of-state $19,804 Dir. of Financial Aid & Veterans Services: Ms. Esther Manogin
Telephone Number: 828-262-2190
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Freshman Class Profile (Fall 2003)* APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Number of Freshmen: Admission Information
Combined Recentered SAT Score
High School 1200 1100- 1000- 900- 800- 700- <700 Total Director of Admissions: Mr. Paul Hiatt
Class Rank or more 1199 1099 999 899 799 Telephone Number: 828-262-2120
Top 10% 146 113 73 13 1 1 0 347 Courses required beyond minimum requirement:
Next 10% 120 162 172 68 4 2 0 528 None
Next 30% 225 370 329 170 46 10 3 1,153 Application Fee: $45
Bottom Half 41 56 49 34 13 5 0 198 Earliest date for application to be considered for fall
Total 532 701 623 285 64 18 3 2,226 term: September 1
*Includes only freshmen with SAT scores and a reported high school class rank. Latest date for application to be considered for fall term:
Percent of Freshmen Recentered Rolling acceptance until class complete
SAT Earliest date letters of decision for fall admission are
Score expected to be sent out: October 15
30%
Class Rank >1200 1100's 1000's 900's 800's 700's <700 Latest date letters of decision for fall admission are
Top2 150%% 7% 5% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% expected to be sent out:
Next 10% 5% 7% 8% 3% 0% 0% 0% >1200 Rolling acceptance until class complete
20% 1100's
Next 30% 10% 17% 15% 8% 2% 0% 0% 1000's Note: Dates given above are approximate. Actual dates may
Bott1o5m% Half 2% 3% 2% 2% 1% 0% 0% 900's vary from year to year. Consult campus catalog.
800's
10% 700's
<700 Advanced Placement Accepted
5% Information on Advanced Placement credit
0% granted appears in Appendix A.
Top 10% Next 10% Next 30% Bottom Half
High School Class Rank Facilities
Campus Space340 acres
Bachelor's Degree Programs Offered (2002-2003) Residence Halls17
Bachelor's Degrees Conferred: 2,233 Special FeaturesLiving-learning centers in NY City,
Discipline Area Specific Majors (Number of Bachelor's Degrees Conferred) Washington, DC.
Agricultural Bus./Sci.
ArchitectureCity/Urban, Community, & Regional Planning(2)
Area, Ethnic Studies
Biological SciencesBiology, General(16), Ecology(29)
Business Mgmt.Bus Admin(117), Op Mgmt(0), Accounting(55), Finance(55), Insurance & Risk(10), Rates of Retention, Graduation, and
Hospitality Mgmt(19),Internat'l Bus(1),Mgmt Info Systems(140),Bus Mktg(83),Real Estate(3) Persistence for Fall First-Time
CommunicationsAdvertising(102), Journalism(40), Public Relations(53), Radio & TV Broadcasting(52) Full-Time Freshmen
Computer & Info SciComputer Science(36)
EducationSpecial(7),Specific LD(23),Elem(174),Jr. High(18),Pre-Elem(16),Art(4),Business(4), Retention Rate for Fall 2002 Freshmen:
English(18),Health(2),Home Econ(4),Tech/Indust Arts(2),Marketing(0),Math(15), Freshman to Sophomore 83.0%
Music(19),Physical(20),Social Studies(2),Biology(6),Chemistry(0),Drama&Dance(7),
French(0),History(24),Physics(0),Spanish(4),Teacher Ed Specific Acad & Vocat(3) Graduation Rates for Fall 1997 Freshmen:
Engineering After 4 Years 32.9%
Engineering-RelatedElectrical,Electronic(3),Industrial/Manufacturing Technology(38),Construction Mgmt(34) After 5 Years 56.4%
Visual & Perf ArtsGraphic Design(47),Indust Design(16),Interior Design(23),Drama/Thea Arts(9),Art, Gen(5) After 6 Years* 61.2%
Fine/Studio Arts(11),Arts Mgmt(3),Music Perf(15),Music Bus Mgmt/Merchandising(12)
Foreign Lang & LitFrench Language & Literature(3), Spanish Language & Literature(21) Persistence Rates for Fall 1997 Freshmen
(Graduated or Still Enrolled):
Health ProfessionsCommunication Disorders(34), Health Systems/Health Services Admin(13), After 4 Years 64.7%
Medical Technology(0), Public Health Ed & Promotion(27), Music Therapy(6) After 5 Years 64.0%
Home EconomicsFoods & Nutrition Studies(10), Child Growth, Care & Dev(11), After 6 Years 63.3%
Clothing/Apparel & Textile Studies(9)
Multi/Interdis. Studies *As required by the Student Right to Know and Campus
English Lang./PhilosophyEnglish Lang & Lit, Gen(65),Speech & Rhetorical Studies(52),Philosophy & Religion(19) Security Act of 1990.
Liberal Arts & SciLiberal Arts & Sciences/Liberal Studies(16)
MathematicsMathematics(13), Mathematical Statistics(1)
Physical SciencesChemistry, General(7), Geology(7), Physics, General(7) Full-Time Faculty (Fall 2003)
PsychologyPsychology, General(138)
Parks, Rec. & LeisureParks, Rec, & Leisure Facilities Mgmt(61), Athletic Training(11), Exercise Sciences(20) With Doctorate or First Professional Degree 525
Protective Serv/Pub.AdminCriminal Justice Studies(69), Social Work(41) Total 663
Social Sciences/HistoryAnthropology(30), Economics, General(9), Geography(18),
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