annual university fact book fall 2015in june 2002, life university’s accreditation was questioned...

FALL 2015ANNUAL UNIVERSITY FACT BOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTSLife University at a Glance: Fall 2015 .....................................................................................................................4

Board of Trustees ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Executive Officers ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Academic Program Administrators ........................................................................................................................ 5

Academic Programs .................................................................................................................................................... 6

Presidents of Life University ......................................................................................................................................7

History of Life University............................................................................................................................................ 8

Life University Mission, Core Proficiencies and Goals Statement ................................................................ 9

Accreditation & Affiliations .......................................................................................................................................11

Life Athletics .................................................................................................................................................................12

UNIVERSITYLife University Enrollment Trends ..........................................................................................................................13

Student Characteristics .............................................................................................................................................16

Enrollment by Academic Program ........................................................................................................................19

Enrollment by Country ............................................................................................................................................ 20

Degrees Conferred ......................................................................................................................................................21

Faculty ...........................................................................................................................................................................24

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTICEnrollment Trends, Student Characteristics, Degrees Conferred ................................................................25

GRADUATE STUDIESEnrollment Trends, Student Characteristics, Degrees Conferred ................................................................29

UNDERGRADUATEEnrollment Trends, Student Characteristics, Degrees Conferred ................................................................32

Campus Safety............................................................................................................................................................36

Student Loan Default Rate .....................................................................................................................................38

Undergraduate Fall 2009 Cohort Graduation Rates ......................................................................................39

Facilities Utilization ...................................................................................................................................................40

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LIFE UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE: FALL 2015

AS A PERCENTAGE OF ENROLLMENT:Chiropractic .........................................................................66%

Graduate ................................................................................ 8%

Undergraduate ...................................................................26%

DEGREES CONFERRED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015Total Degrees Conferred .................................................. 486

Associate Degrees .................................................................. 11

Bachelor’s Degrees ..............................................................93

Master’s Degrees ..................................................................36

Doctor of Chiropractic ...................................................... 346

Percentage of Minority Graduates ...............................28%

Percentage of International Graduates ........................ 3%

FACULTYNumber of Faculty ..............................................................184

Full-Time ............................................................................... 71%

Part-Time .............................................................................29%

Male .......................................................................................54%

Female ................................................................................. 46%

Minorities .............................................................................26%

Enrollment ................................................... 2,708

FTE Enrollment .......................................... 2,546

AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL HEADCOUNT ENROLLMENT:Full-Time Students ...........................................................85%

Male Students .....................................................................51%

Female Students .............................................................. 49%

International Students ....................................................... 3%

Number of Countries Represented ................................26

AS A PERCENTAGE OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT:First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen .................................. .13%

New Transfer Students ..................................................... 12%

International Students ....................................................... 3%

Students Under Age 21 .....................................................41%

Students Over Age 22 ......................................................59%

TUITION:Program ......................................... Credit Hour ..... Tuition/Year

Undergraduate .............................................. $218 ................ $9,810

Graduate ........................................................$248 ................. $9,672

Chiropractic ................................................... $329 .............. $24,675

Instructional Colleges .......................................................2

Number of Degrees offered .......................................... 17

Life University complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs and services.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEESKevin Fogarty, D.C., (Chairman) .....Florida

Jeffrey Aita, D.C. ..................................South Carolina

Henry Cousineau, D.C. ......................Michigan

Eddy Diaz, D.C. ....................................Puerto Rico

Sandra Elbaum, D.C. .........................Virginia

Aaron Gagnon, CPA ...........................Ohio

Sharon Gorman, D.C. ........................Georgia

R. James Gregg, D.C. .........................Michigan

Richard Giuli, B.S. ...............................California

Jack Griesbaum, J.D. .........................Florida

Jay Handt, D.C. ....................................New York

J. Peter Heffernan, DC ......................Wisconsin

Marc Hudson, D.C. ..............................Spain

Thomas M. Klapp, D.C. .....................Michigan

Rhonda Newton, B.A. .......................Georgia

Randolph O’Dell, D.C. .......................Michigan

James Tompkins, Ph.D. ....................Georgia

Joe Lupo, D.C. ......................................Michigan

EXECUTIVE OFFICERSGuy F. Riekeman, D.C. President

William D. Jarr Executive Vice President for Finance

Robert Scott, D.C., Ph.D. Provost

Tim Gross, M.S., D.C. Vice Provost

Cynthia Boyd, D.C. Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing

Marc Schneider, D.C. Vice President for Student Services

Gilles LaMarche, D.C. Vice President for Professional Relations

John McGee, MHRD. Vice President for Operations

Greg Harris, M.M.A., M.B.A.Vice President for University Advancement

John Downes, D.C. Vice President for Global Initiatives

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORSCOLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTICDr. Leslie King, M.Ed., D.C. ................ Dean College of Chiropractic

Dr. Michael Clusserath, D.C. ............. Associate Dean College of Chiropractic

Dr. Bernadette Lavender, D.C. ......... Assistant Dean of Clinics

Division Chairs

Dr. Alena Coleman, M.S., D.C ........... Basic Sciences

Dr. Melissa Loschiavo, D.C. ............... Clinical Sciences

Dr. Lydia Dever, D.C............................. Chiropractic Sciences

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Jana Holwick, Ph.D. ............................ Dean College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies

Michael Smith, Ph.D. .......................... Associate Dean College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies

Department Chairs

Raj Pradhan, M.S. ................................ Natural Science and General Studies

Catherine Faust, Ph.D. ....................... Sport Health Science

Peggy Samples, Ph.D. ........................ Positive Human Development and Social Change

Vijay Ganji, Ph.D. ................................. Nutrition

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMSASSOCIATE DEGREE

Computer Information Management

Coaching Psychology

BACHELOR’S DEGREE Biology

Biopsychology

Business Administration

Computer Information Management

Dietetics

MASTER’S DEGREE Athletic Training

Clinical Nutrition

Positive Psychology

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC

Exercise Science

General Studies

Health Coaching

Nutrition

Psychology

Sport Heath Science Concentrations:

Chiropractic Sport Science

Exercise and Sport Science

Nutrition and Sport Science

Sport Injury Management

Sport Coaching

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PRESIDENTS OF LIFE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT THE PRESIDENTGUY F. RIEKEMAN, D.C. PRESIDENTDr. Guy Riekeman is a second generation chiropractor who graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1972. He became a successful chiropractor and businessman, creating companies and seminar programs to improve chiropractic practice andfacilitate personal growth. After years in the field, Dr. Riekeman decided to shift his energy and focus to education.

He went on to become Chancellor of Palmer College of Chiropractic before becoming the fourth President of Life University (LIFE) in 2004. As an educator, he extols the message to “Make Your Life Extraordinary,” and he challenges everyone to strive for excellence, both in the classroom and in life.

As a leader in the chiropractic profession, Dr. Riekeman works nonstop to keep the public and his fellow leaders in health care informed of important issues in Chiropractic, Vitalism, wellness and health care, and to create a greater appreciation of the shift from an authoritarian “sickness care” system to a vitalistic partnership approach to health and wellness. For 30 years he has organized efforts to advance personal integrity, and has worked tirelessly through educational programs and thousands of personal presentations to promote a new attitude and approach to health care and personal responsibility.

Since becoming President, Dr. Riekeman has guided Life University to become the largest single campus chiropractic college in the world. His leadership created the 20/20 Vision, a multi-year, multi-phase initiative that will transform Life University into a modern college campus with all the old-world values of education. In a dynamically changing world glutted with information and roiling with uncertainty, Dr. Riekeman demonstrates a unique ability to articulate meaning and inspire discipline for institutional, professional and personal success.

SID WILLIAMS, D.C.1974 -2002

GUY F. RIEKEMAN, D.C. 2004 TO PRESENT

MICHAEL SCHMIDT, D.C. 2002-2003

BENJAMIN DESPAIN, PH.D. 2003-2004

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HISTORY OF LIFE UNIVERSITYThe idea for Life University was conceived among a group of prominent chiropractors led by Dr. Sid Williams during several retreats in Ormond Beach, Florida. The discussion centered on the need for a principled and vitalistic-based chiropractic college in the Southeast.

In 1975, Life Chiropractic College opened its doors using half of what was, at the time, the Georgia Unemployment Office. Twenty-two students attended the first classes in January 1975. Since that “Day-One class,” the school has grown both in enrollment and physical space, acquiring land and buildings and constructing new facilities. Currently Life University occupies 110 acres of property on the northwest corner of the intersection of Cobb Parkway (US 41) and South Cobb Drive (US 253) in Marietta, Georgia.

By 1990, under the leadership of the founder/president Dr. Sid Williams, Life College had grown to become the largest chiropractic college in the world. In 1996, Life College expanded its degree offerings to include an undergraduate school and became Life University.

In June 2002, Life University’s accreditation was questioned by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Accreditation by the CCE was temporarily suspended before being restored by a Federal Court injunction. Life University was put on temporary probation by SACS, but returned to normal status soon after the accrediting restoration by CCE. During this time, Dr. Sid Williams resigned as President of Life University.

Michael Schmidt, D.C. was installed as interim President in July 2002. Dr. Schmidt diverted resources from many of the programs and initiatives secondary to academics, such as the athletic program, in order to keep the University solvent. Other cost-cutting measures included workforce reductions, and the sale of off-campus administrative and industrial buildings owned by the University. During the relative uncertainty of this period in LIFE’s history, enrollment dropped significantly.

In January 2003, Benjamin DeSpain, Ph.D. was named President. Prior to his arrival, Dr. DeSpain had developed a reputation in his previous positions in higher education for turning the most challenging situations into opportunities for growth. It was during his tenure that the University’s programmatic accreditation was restored retroactively by the Federal Court.

In March 2004, Guy F. Riekeman, D.C. was installed as President of Life University, and he currently remains President today. Dr. Riekeman, former Chancellor of Palmer Chiropractic University, played a key role in restoring Life University’s credibility as an institution of higher learning. Within months of his appointment, he raised millions of dollars for capital expenditures and operating costs. Dr. Riekeman also led the University through reaffirmation of accreditation by SACS and CCE. Enrollment began growing again in 2004 and has been increasing consistently ever since. By 2008, Life University once again housed the largest chiropractic college in the world, a distinction it holds to this day.

Under the direction of current President Dr. Guy Riekeman, LIFE has undergone transformational innovation that has set a standard of world-class excellence in the physical campus, curriculum design, academic programs and national policy. Dr. Riekeman has established “Life U” as a premiere university with an international reputation for service and as a thought leader in the healthcare industry.

Changes included new construction built to Gold-level LEED standards, the “greening” of the campus and modernization of existing buildings. Life University has established chiropractic clinics in places such as China and Costa Rica, while also establishing chiropractic education across the globe through international governing bodies and universities. It has developed the first master’s degree program in positive psychology with an emphasis on secular ethics and more, and affected National Testing Protocols.

Additionally, LIFE is known throughout North America for its sports programs, especially its number one-ranked rugby program. LIFE continues to influence policy makers via its forums and summits organized through the Octagon, a global think tank serving to advance dialogue on health care and in the community at-large related to the University’s Eight Core Proficiencies.

LIFE is appropriately tagged as the “not-so-little” university that is changing the world.

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LIFE UNIVERSITY MISSION, CORE PROFICIENCIES AND GOALS STATEMENTVISION STATEMENT

Our Purpose is to provide students with the vision to fulfill their innate potential, the inspiration to engage in a quest for self-discovery and the ability to apply a principled approach to their future roles as leaders in humanitarian service and as citizens in their communities.

Our goal is to maximize the expression of the perfection within.

• We recognize – that all organic systems in the universe are conscious, self-developing, self-maintaining and self-healing.

• We believe – that these systems work best when they are free of interference.

• We understand – that the nervous system is primarily responsible for orchestratingthe internal and external dialogue of the body necessary for life.

• We acknowledge – that there are three interferences to the nervous system:physical trauma, environmental toxins andemotional stress.

Therefore, our purpose is to correct these interferences, allowing the organism to express its innate potential.

Of critical importance is our Doctor of Chiropractic degree, which is focused on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system and the aberration, called vertebral subluxation, as well as its detection and correction, allowing a greater expression of the perfection within.

THE MISSION OF LIFE UNIVERSITY

The Mission of Life University is to empower each student with the education, skills and values needed for career success and life fulfillment based on a vitalistic philosophy. The University’s undergraduate, graduate and professional programs - each one committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research and the overall student experience - offer a vision and the promise for a meaningful life, the proficiencies necessary to achieve optimum personal performance and the wisdom to become transformational leaders in an increasingly diverse, global and dynamic world.

MISSION STATEMENTS OF OUR TWO COLLEGES

THE COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC

The Mission of the Life University’s College of Chiropractic, centered on the Vertebral Subluxation Complex, is to educate, mentor and graduate skilled and compassionate Doctors of Chiropractic to be primary care clinicians, physicians, teachers and professionals, using the University’s Core Values as their foundation.

THE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

The Mission of Life University’s College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies is to empower students to achieve successful careers and meaningful lives, based on a vitalistic philosophy that promotes optimum performance and transformational leadership, to produce a positive impact in a dynamic world.

LIFE’S PROMISEWith its vitalistic vision, clearly defined performance proficiencies and measurable criteria for success, a Life University education will produce leaders who exemplify humanistic values and, in a world where change is constant, provide innovative approaches to direct that change to elevate society and evolve its healthcare system.

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EIGHT CORE PROFICIENCIESIn conjunction with providing healthcare degree programs, Life University is committed to delivering an education designed around a set of core proficiencies that advance personal integrity and provide the foundation for professional success, social contribution and cultural change. These proficiencies distinguish a Life University education.

INTEGRITY & CITIZENSHIPIntegrity provides the underpinning for the responsible exercise of our rights and responsibilities as human beings. Integrity leads to empowerment and excellence, while a lack of integrity results in mediocrity. Life University teaches students how to manage personal integrity and function as valued citizens within the academic, health care and larger communities.

LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIPExtensive research available today outlines the hallmarks of effective leadership. Life University draws on this body of knowledge and teaches students how to apply it in an entrepreneurial setting to build a successful business or organization.

LEARNING THEORY / CRITICAL THINKINGLife University engages students in critical thinking by teaching them how to gather meaningful data, synthesize new information with existing knowledge, think independently and search for practical application of their knowledge in professional practice and daily life. We exhort our students to not only learn skills, but to become innovators who contribute positively to their communities.

CONTEMPORARY SCIENTIFIC PARADIGMSFor thousands of years and especially since Sir Isaac Newton, humankind’s scientific understanding of the functioning of the universe has been based largely on a mechanistic model. Contemporary quantum physics opens the door to a much more vitalistic understanding of human dynamics. Life University will expose our students to the implications of these models especially as they apply to research in health care.

PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN EXISTENCE & HEALTH CARE POLICYHealthcare systems evolve from healthcare philosophies. Although our most institutionalized systems today revolve around a mechanistic view of health, Life University sees value in a vitalistic view of human function. With a growing body of evidence to support vitalistic concepts in the healthcare milieu, Life University will help spearhead changes that will revolutionize our nation’s approach to health care. Our faculty will clearly identify these key issues for students and teach them how to evaluate new information and direct professional dialogues that will lead to new healthcare policy.

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP THEORY / SKILLSAn ability to communicate effectively and the capacity for building relationships with others are critical factors in personal, business and life success. These skills can be developed. Life University will challenge its students to develop and utilize the skills of effective listening, empathy, interpersonal skills and public speaking to create clear communications and foster meaningful professional relationships with members of the public, patients, colleagues and key opinion leaders.

BELIEF SYSTEMS & PERFORMANCELife University will expose its students to a range of contemporary intellectual approaches and technologies that will help them reach higher levels of performance and success. Students will learn criteria by which to judge the usefulness of certain technologies and their applicability to their learning styles.

INTEGRATIVE CHANGEBecause change is one of the few constants in today’s professional environments, an educated person must learn how to evaluate, plan for and effectively use the element of change to impact controlled differences in the world. Life University will expose students to tested theories and concepts and help them evaluate their usefulness. Students will also learn how people integrate and accept new philosophies and skills for communicating new concepts of health care.

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ACCREDITATION & AFFILIATIONSACCREDITATION SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COMMISSION ON COLLEGES (SACSCOC)Life University, Marietta, GA. is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Life University.

COUNCIL ON CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION (CCE)The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Life University’s College of Chiropractic is awarded programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education.

8049 North 85th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4321 (480) 443-8877 www.cce-usa.org

ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR EDUCATION IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (ACEND)The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Life University has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The Dietetic Internship (DI) program at Life University has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION (CAATE) The Master of Athletic Training degree program was given national accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) in October 2014 (through 2019).

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AFFILIATIONS Life University maintains cooperative working affiliations with state and national chiropractic associations, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, and The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Atlanta. It also participates in the Concurrent Admissions Program (Con AP), a program intended to greatly increase the number of veterans enrolled in college using GI Bill education benefits.

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LIFE ATHLETICSKEY ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEARPROGRAM

Started Women’s Rugby

Started Women’s Swimming

Started Women’s Wrestling

63% overall increase in student-athlete enrollment

ALL SPORTS TEAM Had a combined 11 student-athletes named Academic All Conference (Mid-South Conference) and had 4 named NAIA Scholar-Athletes for performance in the classroom.

Doubled the amount of community service hours performed by Life U student-athletes

RUGBY Men’s Club team won inaugural American Rugby Premiership (ARP)

Women’s team finished third in the country in first season

Men’s undergrad team played in third straight USA Rugby D1A National Championship game

Men’s undergrad and women both played in the Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC). Men made it to the semifinals, women finished in 5th place. Men appeared on network television on NBC and NBC Sports Channel

Three Life U players started for U.S. National team

WRESTLING Men’s team had 10 NAIA national qualifiers and 3 All-Americans

Women had their first-ever All-American in first season

SWIMMING Bailee Spivey named Mid-South Conference Freshman of the Year

CROSS COUNTRY Mishea Peltier qualified for NAIA Nationals

MISCELLANEOUS Created the Life U Athletic Fund

Created Athletics Golf Tournament fundraiser

Began partnership with BSN Sports/Nike for Life U apparel

Named new Athletic Director Dan Payne

Achieved NAIA Champions of Character 5-Star Institution – GOLD level (highest available)

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LIFE UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT TRENDSNEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM

FALL QUARTER 2015

Fall Undergraduate Graduate Chiropractic Total Students

2015 178 42 179 399

2014 210 46 147 403

2013 204 31 225 460

2012 212 39 177 428

2011 243 31 200 474

2010 240 24 156 420

2009 208 16 162 386

2008 172 27 156 355

2007 150 12 178 340

2006 152 9 157 318

2005 165 2 131 298

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FALL QUARTER 2015

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM


2015 718 207 1,783 2,708

2014 788 180 1,786 2,754

2013 811 167 1,798 2,776

2012 843 145 1,667 2,655

2011 862 127 1,620 2,609

2010 792 102 1,543 2,437

2009 726 84 1,490 2,300

2008 597 100 1,474 2,171

2007 536 44 1,327 1,907

2006 493 32 1,135 1,660

2005 447 30 952 1,429

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LIFE UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT TRENDS

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FALL QUARTER 2015


2015 640 164 1,742 2,546

2014 682 144 1,743 2,569

2013 716 124 1,758 2,598

2012 754 108 1,624 2,486

2011 770 108 1,570 2,448

2010 708 84 1,520 2,312

2009 650 86 1,466 2,202

2008 528 70 1,449 2,047

2007 488 35 1,305 1,828

2006 453 25 1,104 1,582

2005 447 18 924 1,389

FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)

2013 2014 2015

Chiropractic 1,756 1,743 1,742

Graduate 124 144 164

Undergraduate 716 682 640

Total FTE 2,596 2,569 2,546

LIFE UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT TRENDS

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ENROLLMENT BY GENDER

Gender 2015

Male 1,330

Female 1,372

Total 2,708

51% Male 49% Female

STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS

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AGE DISTRIBUTION

FALL QUARTER 2015

Program Students Average of Age

Graduate 207 30

Chiropractic 1,783 27

Undergraduate 718 25

Grand Total 2,708 27

Age Category Students Percentage

Less Than 18 8 0%

18-21 334 12%

22-34 2,056 76%

35-49 274 10%

50-64 34 1%

65 + 1 0%

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ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY

ETHNICITY 2015

FALL QUARTER 2015

Graduate Chiropractic Undergraduate Grand TotalEthnic

Percentage

America Indian/Alaska Native 2 10 5 17 1%

Asian 6 45 11 62 2%

Black or African American 88 196 98 382 14%

Hispanic/Latino 8 243 60 311 11%

Nonresident Alien 8 64 23 95 4%

Unreported 47 421 335 803 30%

White 48 804 186 1,038 38%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0 0 0 0 0%

Grand Total 207 1783 718 2,708

American Indian/Alaska 1%

White 38%

Asian 2%

Black or African American 14%

Hispanic/Latino 11%

Unreported 30%

Nonresident Alien 4%

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2013 2014 2105

College of Chiropractic 1,798 1,786 1,783

College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies

GR.MS.CLN - Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition 22 22 22

Master of Science in Sport Health Science

GR.MS.CSS - MS Sport Health Science - Chiropractic Sports Science 58 45 43

GR.MS.ESS - MS Sport Health Science - Exercise Sports Science 34 20 40

GR.MS.NSS - MS Sport Health Science - Nutrition and Sport Science 10 14 9

GR.MS.SPC - MS Sport Health Science - Sport Coaching 1 3 4

GR.MS.SIM - Master of Science - Sport Injury Management 35 45 35

GR.MS.MAT - Master of Athletic Training 3 8

Undeclared Masters 7 8 10

GR.MS.Master of Science in Positive Psychology 0 20 36

Total Master’s Degree 167 180 207

Post Graduates (Internship) * not counted as part of enrollment 16 16 16

Associate Degree

UG.AS.ACP - Associate of Science Coaching Psychology 23 9 4

UG.AS.CIM - Associate of Science Computer Information Management 6 5 5

Total Associate Degree 29 14 9

Bachelor's Degree

UG.BBA.MGT - Bachelor of Business Administration 80 76 79

UG.BS.BCM - Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Management

20 27 15

UG.BS.BHC - Bachelor of Science Health Coaching 22 33 26

UG.BS.BIOPSYCH - Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology 26 19 21

UG.BS.BNT - Bachelor of Science in Nutrition 68 44 47

UG.BS.BSB - Bachelor of Science in Biology 153 130 126

UG.BS.BSD - Bachelor of Science in Dietetics 80 74 64

UG.BS.BSG - Bachelor of Science in General Studies 29 24 25

UG.BS.EXSCI - Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 165 179 191

UG.BS.PSYCH - Bachelors of Science in Psychology 59 61 40

* Pre-DC 69 67 65

Undeclared Undergraduates 13 26 10

Total Bachelor’s Degree 783 760 709

Total Undergraduates 813 788 718

Total Enrollment 2,778 2,754 2,708

ENROLLMENT BY ACADEMIC PROGRAMFALL QUARTER 2015

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FALL QUARTER 2015

NORTH AMERICACanada 33

Mexico 1

EUROPEFrance 5

Great Britain 1

Germany 1

Iceland 10

Ireland 3

Italy 1

Norway 11

Spain 2

ENROLLMENT BY COUNTRY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

MIDDLE EAST/ASIA & AUSTRALIAAustralia 1

Bahrain 1

China 1

Philippines 1

South Korea 7

Singapore 1

AFRICACôte d’Ivoire 1

Nigeria 1

South Africa 3

SOUTH AMERICA/CARIBBEANJamaica 1

Bermuda 1

Bahamas 1

Aruba 1

Costa Rica 1

Argentina 1

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Program StudentsPercent of Enrollment

Graduate 8 4%

Chiropractic 64 4%

Undergraduate 23 3%

Grand Total 95 4%

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FALL QUARTER 2015

DEGREES CONFERRED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2014 AND JUNE 30, 2015

DEGREES CONFERRED

DEMOGRAPHICS OF COMPLETERS

Degree Type Completions

Associate Degree 11

Bachelor’s Degree 93

Master’s Degree 26

Doctor of Chiropractic 346

Total 486

College Award

College of Chiropractic 346

College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies

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Total 486

Ethnicity Men Women Total Awards % of Completers

Nonresident Alien 9 5 14 3%

Hispanic/ Latino 19 16 35 8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 3 2 5 1%

Asian 9 5 14 3%

Black African American 24 49 73 16%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0%

White 167 126 293 65%

Race and Ethnicity Unknown 7 10 17 4%

Total Awards 238 213 451

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FALL QUARTER 2015

DEGREES CONFERREDDEGREE AWARDED BY PROGRAM

Awards Number of Awards % of Awards

Associate in Coaching Psychology 10 2%

Associate in Computer Information Management 1 0.2%

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Management 1 0.2%

Bachelor of Science in Biology 36 7%

Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology 1 0%

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics 8 2%

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 13 3%

Bachelor of Science in General Studies 6 1%

Bachelor of Science in Health Coaching 7 1%

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition 4 1%

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 13 3%

Bachelor of Business Administration 4 1%

Doctor of Chiropractic 346 71%

Master of Athletic Training 7 1%

Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition 4 1%

Master of Science in Positive Psychology 1 0.2%

Master of Science in Sport Health Science 24 5%

Total 486

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STUDENT RETENTION

Admitted CategoriesNew Students FA

2014Students Returning FA

2015 Year 1 Retention

Doctor of Chiropractic 147 127 86%

Graduate 46 23 50%

Undergraduate Transfer 108 80 74%

Fall 2014 Cohort 97 60 62%

All Undergraduates 210 139 66%

All Fall New Students 403 289 72%

NEW STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PROGRAMS IN 2014 AND RETURNED IN 2015

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FACULTYFALL QUARTER 2015

FACULTY PROFILE

FACULTY GENDER

Number of Faculty 184

Faculty Student Ratio 16:1

Full-Time Part-Time Total

Total number of instructional faculty 130 54 184

Total number who are members of minority groups 36 12 48

Total number who are women 60 24 84

Total number who are men 70 30 100

Total number who are nonresident aliens (international) 0 0 0

Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree 36 112 148

Total number whose highest degree is a master's but not a terminal master's 16 18 34

Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor's 1 1 2

Rank Male Female Total

Professor 7 18 25

Associate Professor 23 10 33

Assistant Professor 28 43 71

Instructor 1 1

Assistant Professor 55%

Instructor Professor 19%

Associate Professor

25%

FACULTY BY RANK

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ENROLLMENT

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

TEN YEAR TRENDYear Chiropractor

2015 1,783

2014 1,786

2013 1,798

2012 1,667

2011 1,620

2010 1,543

2009 1,490

2008 1,474

2007 1,327

2006 1,135

2005 952

Year Chiropractic

2015 179

2014 147

2013 225

2012 177

2011 200

2010 156

2009 162

2008 156

2007 178

2006 157

2005 131

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTICFALL QUARTER 2015

2500

2000

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


Gender 2015

Male 836

Female 947

Total 1,783

53% Male 47% Female

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Ethnicity Students

America Indian/Alaska Native

10

Asian 45

Black or African American 196

Hispanic/Latino 243

Nonresident Alien 64

Unreported 421

White 804


0

Grand Total 1,783

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC

ETHNIC COMPOSITION

FALL QUARTER 2015

Unreported 8

ENROLLMENT BY CLASS

Quarter StudentsPercent of Enrollment

1 202 11%

2 125 7%

3 100 6%

4 117 7%

5 148 8%

6 127 7%

7 111 6%

8 152 9%

9 146 8%

10 88 5%

11 58 3%

12 109 6%

13 145 8%

14 123 7%

15 28 2%

Post Professional

4 0%

Grand Total 1,783


White 45%

Asian 2%


Hispanic/Latino 14%

Unreported 24%


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Age Distribution Students Percentage

Less Than 18 0 0%

18-21 41 2%

22-34 1,555 87%

35-49 171 10%

50-64 14 1%

65 + 0 0%

Men Women NumberPercentage

of Total Enrollment

America Indian/Alaska Native 2 1 3 1%

Asian 9 5 14 4%

Black or African American 13 31 44 13%

Hispanic/Latino 16 12 28 8%

Nonresident Alien 6 5 11 3%

Unreported 3 4 7 2%

White 142 97 239 69%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0 0

Grand Total 191 155 346

ENROLLMENT BY AGE

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTICFALL QUARTER 2015


DEGREES AWARDED

ETHNICITY AND

GENDER

Degree Type Awards

Doctor of Chiropractic 346

PERCENTAGE AGE DISTRIBUTION100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

Less Than 18 18-21 22-34 35-49 50-64 65+

45% Male 55% Female

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NEW STUDENT GRADUATION RATENEW STUDENTS ENTERING THE DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM IN FALL 2010

Gender and EthnicityFall 2010

CohortCompletion by 14th

Quarter Completion by 21

Quarters Graduation Rate

14 QuartersGraduation Rate 21

Quarters

Women

America Indian/Alaska 1 1 1 100% 100%

Asian/Pacific Island 4 2 0% 50%

Black, Non-Hispanic 22 1 11 5% 50%

Hispanic 7 2 0% 29%

Race and Ethnicity Unknown 3 0% 0%

White Non-Hispanic 34 19 31 56% 91%

Total Women 71 21 47 30% 66%

Men


Asian/Pacific Island 4 2 4 50% 100%

Black, Non-Hispanic 11 2 0% 18%

Hispanic 8 6 0% 75%

Race and Ethnicity Unknown 1 1 1 100% 100%


Total Men 85 26 61 31% 72%

Total (men and women)


Asian/Pacific Island 8 2 6 25% 75%

Black, Non-Hispanic 33 1 13 3% 39%

Hispanic 15 0 8 0% 53%

Race and Ethnicity Unknown 4 1 1 25% 25%


Grand Total 156 47 108 30% 69%

THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS (NBCE) EXAM SUCCESS RATE

Number of Graduates Attempting Any or All Parts

(I,II,III,IV) of NBCE Exams within six (6) months post- graduation

Number of Graduates Passing All Parts (I,II,III,IV) of NBCE

Exams within six (6) months post-graduation

Number of Graduates Passing All Parts (I,II,III,IV) of NBCE

Exams within six (6) months post-graduation

2011 286 255 89%

2012 319 281 88%

2013 291 265 91%

2014 364 315 87%

TOTAL 1,260 1,116 89%

Weighted Average

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC FALL QUARTER 2015

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ENROLLMENT


TEN YEAR TRENDYearGraduate Students

2015 207

2014 180

2013 167

2012 145

2011 127

2010 102

2009 84

2008 100

2007 44

2006 32

2005 30

YearGraduate Students

2015 42

2014 46

2013 31

2012 39

2011 31

2010 24

2009 16

2008 27

2007 12

2006 9

2005 2

FALL QUARTER 2015

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200

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60

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30

20

10

0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

ENROLLMENT BY GENDER Gender 2015

Male 128

Female 79

Total 207

38% Male 62% Female

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

GRADUATE

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FT PT Grand Total

Athletic Training 13 13

Clinical Nutrition 3 19 22

Positive Psychology 24 13 37

Sport Health Science: Concentration

Chiropractic Sport Science 14 22 36

Exercise Sport Science 19 20 39

Nutrition and Sport Science 2 4 6

Sport Coaching 1 3 4

Sport Injury Management 9 19 28

Undeclared Masters 15 7 22

Total 100 107 207

Ethnicity Students

America Indian/Alaska Native

2

Asian 6

Black or African American 88

Hispanic/Latino 8

Nonresident Alien 8

Race and Ethnicity Unknown 47

White 48


0

Grand Total 207

ETHNIC COMPOSITION

ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM

FALL QUARTER 2015

ENROLLMENT BY CLASS

StudentsPercentage of

Enrollment

Year 1 Graduate 155 75%

Year 2 Graduate 43 21%

Unclassified 8 4%

Post Masters 1 0%

Grand Total 207


White 45%

Asian 2%


Hispanic/Latino 14%

Unreported 24%



GRADUATE

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Number of Students

Men 20

Women 16

Students Percent of Graduates

America Indian/Alaska Native 0 0%

Asian 0 0%

Black or African American 13 36%

Hispanic/Latino 0 0%

Nonresident Alien 3 8%

Race and Ethnicity Unknown 5 14%

White 15 42%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0%

Total 36

FALL QUARTER 2015


DEGREES AWARDED

DEGREE BY GENDER

DEGREE BY ETHNICITY

Awards

Master of Athletic Training

7

Master of Science Clinical Nutrition

4

Master of Science Positive Psychology

1

Master of Science Sport Health Science

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Total 36

44% Male 56% Female


GRADUATE

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UNDERGRADUATE


ENROLLMENT


TEN YEAR TRENDYearGraduate Students

2015 718

2014 788

2013 811

2012 843

2011 862

2010 792

2009 726

2008 597

2007 536

2006 493

2005 447

YearGraduate Students

2015 178

2014 210

2013 204

2012 212

2011 243

2010 240

2009 208

2008 172

2007 150

2006 152

2005 165

FALL QUARTER 2015

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


49% Male 51% Female

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UNDERGRADUATE


Ethnicity StudentsPercentage

of Enrollment

America Indian/ Alaska Native

5 1%

Asian 11 2%




Race and Ethnicity Unknown

335 47%

White 186 26%


0 0%

Grand Total 718

ETHNIC COMPOSITION

FALL QUARTER 2015

ENROLLMENT BY CLASS

StudentsPercentage of

Enrollment

FR 190 26%

JR 151 21%

Unclassified 5 1%

Post Professional

2 0%

SO 161 22%

SR 209 29%

Grand Total 718


White 26%

Asian 2%


Hispanic/Latino 8%

Unreported 47%


Age Distribution Students Percentage

Less Than 18 6 1%

18-21 292 41%

22-34 336 47%

35-49 74 10%

50-64 10 1%

65 + 0 0%

ENROLLMENT BY AGE

PERCENTAGE AGE DISTRIBUTION50%

45%

40%

35%

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

Less Than 18 18-21 22-34 35-49 50-64 65+

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FALL QUARTER 2015


DEGREES AWARDED

ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM

Awards

Associate Degree 11

Bachelor’s Degree 93

Total 104

UNDERGRADUATE


Full Time Part Time Grand TotalPercent of Enrollment

Biology 77 49 126 18%

Biopsychology 17 4 21 3%

Coaching Psychology 1 3 4 1%

Computer Information Mgt. (A.S.) 3 2 5 1%

Computer Information Mgt. (B.S) 10 5 15 2%

Dietetics 40 24 64 9%

Exercise Science 171 20 191 27%

General Studies 21 4 25 3%

Health Coaching 23 3 26 4%

Business Administration 60 19 78 11%

Nutrition 33 14 47 7%

Psychology 34 6 40 6%

Undeclared 36 39 75 10%

UG 526 192 718

Number of Awards % of Awards

Associate in Coaching Psychology 10 10%

Associate in Computer Information Management 1 1%

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Management 1 1%

Bachelor of Science in Biology 36 35%

Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology 1 1%

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics 8 8%

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 13 13%

Bachelor of Science in General Studies 6 6%

Bachelor of Science in Health Coaching 7 7%

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition 4 4%

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 13 13%

Bachelor of Business Administration 4 4%

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Number Percentage of

Enrollment

Men 50 48%

Women 54 52%



Asian 1 1%

undergraBlack or African American 15 16%




White 57 61%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0%

Grand Total 93



Asian 0 0%


Hispanic/Latino 0%



White 5 45%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%

Grand Total 11

FALL QUARTER 2015

DEGREE BY GENDER

BACHELOR’S DEGREE BY ETHNICITY

ASSOCIATE DEGREE BY ETHNICITY

48% Male 52% Female

UNDERGRADUATE


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CAMPUS SAFETY

CRIME STATISTICSCRIMINAL OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS

CRIMINAL OFFENSES - ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES

Total Occurrences On campusCriminal offense 2012 2013 2014Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0Rape 0 0 0Fondling 0 0 0Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 Incest 0 0 0Statutory rape 0 0 0Robbery 0 0 1Aggravated assault 0 0 0Burglary 2 1 2Motor vehicle theft 1 0 0Arson 0 0 0

Total Occurrences On campusCriminal offense 2012 2013 2014Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0 Rape 0 0 0Fondling 0 0 0Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 Incest 0 0 0Statutory rape 0 0 0Robbery 0 0 1Aggravated assault 0 0 0Burglary 2 1 2Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0

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CAMPUS SAFETY

CRIME STATISTICSCRIMINAL OFFENSES - NON-CAMPUS

CRIMINAL OFFENSES - PUBLIC PROPERTY

Total Occurrences On campusCriminal offense 2012 2013 2014Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0Rape 0 0 0Fondling 0 0 0Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0Incest 0 0 0Statutory rape 0 0 0Robbery 0 0 0Aggravated assault 0 0 0Burglary 0 0 0Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0Arson 0 0 0

Total Occurrences On campusCriminal offense 2012 2013 2014Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0Rape 0 0 0Fondling 0 0 0Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0Incest 0 0 0Statutory rape 0 0 0Robbery 0 0 0Aggravated assault 0 0 0Burglary 0 0 0Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0

0 0 0

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STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT RATE

TWO YEAR DEFAULT RATE

Fiscal Year Rate Type Program Type Number in Default Number in Repayment Default Rate

2011 2 Year Official FFEL/FDL 35 591 5.9





THREE YEAR DEFAULT RATE

Fiscal Year Rate Type Program Type Number in Default Number in repayment Default Rate





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UNDERGRADUATE FALL 2009 COHORT GRADUATION RATES

Gender and Ethnicity Fall 2009 CohortSix-Year Total Completers

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Women

Asian/Pacific Island 2 * *

Black, Non-Hispanic 12 * 25%

Hispanic 4 4 100%

Race and ethnicity unknown 5 * *

White Non-Hispanic 3 * *

Total Women 26 7 27%

Men


Black, Non-Hispanic 12 * *

Hispanic 3 * *

Race and ethnicity unknown 6 * *

White Non-Hispanic 3 * 67%

Total Men 26 * 7%

Total Women and Men


Black, Non-Hispanic 15 * 20%

Hispanic 4 4 100%

Race and ethnicity unknown 11 * 0%

White Non-Hispanic 19 * 11%

Grand Total 51 9 18%

* VALUE SUPPRESSED FOR CELLS WITH RESULT OF LESS THAN 4

Report for the cohort of full-time first-time bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered in Fall 2009. Include in the cohort those who entered Life University during the summer term preceding Fall 2009.

First-time student (undergraduate) A student who has no prior postsecondary experience (except as noted below) attending any institution for the first time at the undergraduate level. This includes students enrolled in academic or occupational programs. It also includes students enrolled in the fall term who attended college for the first time in the prior summer term, and students who entered with advanced standing (college credits earned before graduation from high school).

FIRST-TIME, FULL-TIME FOUR AND SIX YEAR GRADUATION RATE

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PHYSICAL RESOURCES SUMMARYBuilding Sq. Footage Percent Total

Administration/Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance 38,134 5%

Learning Resources Center 41,233 6%

Center for Graduate and Undergraduate Studies 105,379 15%

Center for Chiropractic Education 67,344 9%

Sport Health Science Building 101,564 14%

Student Center 9,474 1%

Center for Health and Optimum Performance (1415) 39,524 6%

Village Retreat (Student Housing) 156,000 22%

HR/OIEPR (1075) 3,016 1%

Grounds/Marketing (1085) 6,160 1%

Total Assignable Area 567,829 80%

Miscellaneous Buildings Sq. Footage Percent Total

Modules 8,852 1%

McMillan Building (1221) 7,738 1%

Commons 131,738 18%

Total Miscellaneous 148,328 20%

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