Institution: Coeducational, residential University founded in 1889
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Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission of Institutions of Higher Education
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President: Dr. Elsa M. Nuñez
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Location: Willimantic, Connecticut. 30 minutes from Hartford, 45 minutes from Providence, and midway between Boston and New York
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Campus: Wooded 182 acres
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Buildings: More than 50 administrative, instructional and residential buildings
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New Facilities: Science Building, Future Fine Arts Center, Future Public Safety Building, Student Center renovation/expansion, Track
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Total Fall 2009 Enrollment: 5,610
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Fall 2009 admissions profile: applications for full-time admission - 4,711; students offered admission - 65%; freshmen offered admission - 62%; mean SAT - 1031; total number of new full-time students enrolled - 1,419; freshmen living on campus - 92%
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Diversity: In fall 2009, students of color accounted for 17% of all undergraduates
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Average Class Size: 23 students
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Student/Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1
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Professors: 92% hold terminal degrees
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Degree Programs: Master of Science; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of General Studies; Associate of Science
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Undergraduate majors: 33
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Teacher Certification Programs: Early Childhood; Elementary; Secondary; Physical Education.
