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Dowling College At A Glance

History:

Founded in 1955 as part of Adelphi College's outreach to Suffolk County, the College purchased the former W.K. Vanderbilt estate in Oakdale in 1962. In 1968 the College became an independent institution and was renamed after its chief benefactor, Robert Dowling, a noted city planner and aviator.

Locations:

The Rudolph Campus is located just 50 miles east of Manhattan and just minutes from the ocean beaches on Long Island, New York. Brookhaven Campus is located 18 miles east on the William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. Free shuttle bus service between campuses. Selected courses are offered at the Melville Center.

Accreditation:

Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools New York State Education Department, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Degrees Conferred:

Dowling confers academic degrees to approximately 1,500 students annually (undergrad/grad/doctoral). Undergraduate Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration. Graduate Degrees: Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Education. Advanced Certificate Programs through the School of Education and School of Business.

Tuition (2007-2008):

Undergraduate Tuition rate per credit: $606 or $18,180 for 30 credits (Annual). Graduate Tuition per credit hour: $700. Doctoral Program: $44,000 (Full Program).

Financial Aid:

88% of full-time undergraduate students received some form of financial assistance in the 2006-2007 academic year. Sources of assistance include: college grants and scholarships, state and federal grants, loans and work-study, and funding from private organizations.

Alumni Employment:

One year after graduation, 96% are employed or attending graduate school: 26% teachers, 26% managers, 24% other professionals, 8% sales, 4% administrators, 4% other occupations and 4% graduate students. Employers include JP Morgan Chase, Metropolitan Transit Authority, Citibank, Mount Sinai Medical Center, CIGNA, Farmingdale State University, ADP, Marcum & Kleigman, and State Farm. Annual salaries average $57,987, with a range of $130,000 to $15,000 and median of $50,000. 64% report working in an industry related to their major at Dowling.

Student Employment:

91% of all students work either full or part-time.

Enrollment:

Total Enrollment: Over 6,500 (Approximately 500 Freshmen); Undergraduate: 52%, Graduate: 41%; School of Education: 41%; School of Business: 29%; School of Arts & Sciences: 21%; School of Aviation: 4%. Transfer Students: 44% of all undergraduates have transferred from other institutions.

Average Student Age:

Undergraduate: 26; Graduate: 34; Doctoral: 44

Student Demographics:

Most students are residents of Suffolk and Nassau Counties, Long Island, NY. Others from 30 states and 55 countries. International students represent 5% of total. Ethnicity: White/Non-Hispanic: 64%; Black: 10%; Hispanic: 7%; Asian: 3%. Full-Time Students: 60% Female.

Student Activities:

More than 29 clubs and organizations, numerous annual theme events, performing arts and trips, an active Student Government Association, and 13 Honor Societies.

Faculty:

119 Full-Time Faculty. Over 90% have doctorates or other terminal degrees.

Most Popular Majors:

Top Majors for Undergraduates: Elementary Education, Management, Accounting, Special Education and Psychology. Top Degree Programs for Graduate Students: MBA in General Management; Master of Education (Literacy Education); Master of Science (Adolescence Education) and Master of Science (Special Education).

Class Size:

Average class size is 18 students; student/faculty ratio is 15:1.

Facilities:

Since 2000, $28 million has been invested in campus infrastructure including installation of "smart" classrooms, refurbishment of residence halls, dining and restroom facilities, new science equipment, conversion of aircraft hanger into 15 new classrooms, total of 11 new aircraft and 3 new flight simulators for the School of Aviation flight training.

School of Aviation:

State-of-the-art flight simulators and aircraft including 9 Piper Warriors, an Arrow and a twin engine Seminole. All planes are equipped with the latest instrumentation and avionics including IFR certified Garmin Global Position Systems with moving map capability. New NASA funded airport management simulation lab. Graduates of the program may obtain all pilot certificates and ratings. One of only 14 institutions in the AT-CTI program for prospective Air Traffic Controllers.

Residence Halls:

495 students at the Rudolph Campus and Brookhaven Campus. Apartment-style residence living with internet and telephone connection for each student. Room and board per semester starts at $4,380; There was a waiting list last year. Submit Residence Application, $200.00 Room Deposit, and register as soon as possible.

Library:

Full service library at the Rudolph Campus and a reference and reserves library at the Brookhaven Campus; 218,000 volumes for student use; databases can be accessed from home.

Technology:

"Smart" Classrooms with digital data projectors, Internet access, VCR and DVD; Blackboard Learning System supports instruction and communication; wireless network connections in the cafes, libraries, and student lounges on both campuses; BANNER WEB for student records.

Athletics:

Dowling's championship program is in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, and East Coast Conference: Men's and Women's: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, and Tennis. Men's: Baseball, Golf. Women's: Volleyball, Softball. Club Sports: Bowling, Cheerleading, Equestrian, Rowing.