| Screen last updated on: September 14, 2006 |
| Total undergraduates: |
461 women, 461 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
448 women, 448 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
13 women, 13 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
28% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 44.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 5.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 10.9% | Hispanic |
| 26.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 6.5% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 7.2% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 42.3% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.7% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 5.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 11.7% | Hispanic |
| 22.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 8.6% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 8.8% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
60 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Chestnut Hill, MA |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
5 miles |
| Online campus map: |
www.pmc.edu/mapart.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms
- special housing for disabled students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
87% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
78% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
22% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
48% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
108 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Hess Art Gallery, Annenberg Library and Communication Center, Ann Pappajohn Vassiliou Child Study Center |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| Number of honor societies: |
1 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
23 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian prayer group, meditation room group |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Asian, African-American, Native American, and All (ALANA), Partners in Language Skills (PALS), Cape Verdean Student Alliance, Haitian-American Women's Association, Alianza Latina, Allies in Diversity, International Student Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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drama group, dance ensemble, Model UN, campus activities board, student health advisory board, Third Wave women's group, Bisexual/Gay/Lesbian/Ally/Diversity (BGLAD), business, English, environmental, French, and psychology clubs, team managers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
William Boffi,
Director of Athletics/Assistant Dean of Student Life |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Erin Brennen,
Women's Athletic Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
Green and White |
| School mascot: |
Gators |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Great Northeast Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
20% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Soccer/larcrosse field, softball field, gym, weight room, dance studio, aerobics room. |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston (5 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Boston (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Boston (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Boston (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
15% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
5% immediately, 20% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Northeastern University, Bridgewater State College, Emerson College, Simmons College, Salve Regina, Suffolk University, University of Mass. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
20% within six months of graduation, 20% within one year of graduation, 20% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Fidelity, Smith Barney, Bank of America, Sovereign Bank, Commonwealth of Massachuetts, Boston Financial, Jasmine Sola, Century Bank, The Second Step, Crayon College, Salem Hospital, Youth Build, Harbor Side Healthcare, Harvard Vanguard, Massachuetts Housing Partnership |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Emily Kernan Rafferty, President of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Deborah Wiley, Senior Vice President of John Wiley and Sons Publishing
- Connie Hess Williams, State Legislator Pennsylvania
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