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Curry College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1045th overall and 53rd in Massachusetts
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
72.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$37,275 |
| Admission
Success rate |
66% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1098 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
68% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,073 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Milton, MA 02186-2395
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,062 (25,682 urban / 380 rural) |
| Households | 8,982 (2.79 people per house) |
| Families | 6,757 (3.27 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,910 |
| Pop. — Asian | 628 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 111 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,537 |
| Pop. — Other | 311 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Curry College?
Ranks 324th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $24,975 | $24,975 | $24,975 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $780 | $780 | $780 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $835 | $835 | $835 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,370 | $8,370 | $8,370 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $465 | $465 | $465 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $37,275 | $37,275 | $37,275 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $34,665 | $34,665 | $34,665 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $27,455 | $27,455 | $27,455 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $22,600 |
$22,600 |
$22,600 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $700 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,740 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,210 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,000 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 3,740 (1,678 male / 2,062 female) |
| Admitted | 2,473 (1,062 male / 1,411 female) |
| Admission rate | 66% |
| First-time Enrollment | 652 (305 male / 347 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 652 (305 male / 347 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 3,073 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Curry College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Curry College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | New England Football Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 910th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 90% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 462 / 573 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 463 / 525 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 925 / 1098 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,423 |
| Meals per Week | 17 |
| Room Fee | $5,540 |
| Board Fee | $4,740 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Curry College Ranks 870th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,428 | 130 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,938 | 126 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $9,610 | 436 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,395 | 456 | |
| Any financial aid type | 489 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Curry College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 9 | 5 | 14 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 92 | 117 | 209 |
Hispanic | 41 | 26 | 67 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 23 | 35 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 2 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 756 | 924 | 1,680 |
Race Unknown | 420 | 644 | 1,064 |
| Total | 1,332 | 1,741 | 3,073 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Curry College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 15 | 10 | 25 |
Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 2 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 181 | 170 | 351 |
Race Unknown | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| Total | 231 | 203 | 434 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Curry College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 45 | 138 | |
| 13 | 119 | 132 | |
| 45 | 41 | 86 | |
| 49 | 32 | 81 | |
| 8 | 52 | 60 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Curry College Ranks 741st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $65,202 ($64,723 male / $65,512 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 107 (42 male / 65 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 310 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,296,098 |
Curry College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution located on a wooded 137-acre campus in Milton, Massachusetts, seven miles from downtown Boston. Its main campus in Milton, which includes the former Joan of Arc Academy, is joined by other Curry College campuses in Plymouth and Worcester, and classroom locations at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston and at the Medford Police Academy in Medford which offer classes through the Division of Continuing and Graduate Studies. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Curry offers 20 undergraduate majors as well as three graduate programs. Curry serves a combined enrollment of approximately 3,880 students consisting of 2,000 traditional students from over 40 states and 23 countries, 1,500 continuing education students, and 380 graduate students. Approximately 1,400 of those students reside on the Curry campus. The building housing the station is named after former student Jerrold P. It is housed in the Hirsh Communication Center and features a fully digital production facility, including HDTV field equipment, and programming runs on Channel 8 across campus. The Management curriculum is drawn from a liberal arts base and taught from two perspectives: Knowing the essential subjects of business: accounting, economics, finance, law, and marketing Understanding the skills and principles of management: behavior in organizations, communication strategies, decision-making models, leadership styles, and project planning The Management Department integrates these two perspectives through a combination of required and recommended courses and learning experiences, designed to prepare students for management in the Twenty-first Century. Formally called Class of 1995 House because it was a gift from the class of ‘95, this is a co-ed house for students who prefer a peaceful living environment. As of the 2006 fall semester, this house will officially be a quiet/substance free house. One of the newer north side dorms named, “North Campus Residence Hall” It is shaped like a ”+” and includes 3 co-ed floors with elevator access. Formally used for college offices, 156 House is an upperclassmen co-ed house located on the far southside of campus. State House is a 4 floor brick building on the north campus. Rose Hall is a small twenty-four hour quiet house on the north side that houses up to seventeen undergraduates. Once a fraternity house, it’s now open to all upperclassmen, as fraternities and sororites have been banned on campus for many years. White house is an all female house located on the south side of campus. The Cottage is an all male house located on the south side of campus.
Curry College Academics
Curry College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In particular, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Curry College.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN)
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Health Teacher Education, Special Education
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Social Sciences:
- Sociology
- Popular majors:
- twenty-four percent health professions, twenty-three percent security and protective services, eighteen percent business per marketing, ten percent communications per journalism, nine percent psychology, five percent education
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General
Curry College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 69% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 69%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were four hundred and thirty-one total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and seven total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of forty dollars regular application fee, forty dollars out-of-state application fee, forty dollars online application fee and point zero .
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 1st of December, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. The regular application is due the 1st of April. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of April and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Curry College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at forty-nine percent scholarships per grants and fifty-one percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Leadership. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through State/District Residency.
Curry College Students
The school’s size is approximately two thousand, five hundred and three degree-seeking undergrads, five hundred and ninety-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and two hundred and fifty-one graduate enrollment. The university is a Private, College of Nursing, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Coed, where 69 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, the student body consists of sixty percent in-state students, forty percent out-of-state students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, nine percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, seventy-one percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, sixteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, eleven percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty percent in top quarter of graduating class and fifty-six percent in top half of graduating class. Curry College offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus.
This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. After all, the school is located 7 miles from Boston.Students should note the housing policies: sixty-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit and point zero .
Curry College Athletics
The Colonels are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball















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