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Data reflects all students enrolled in our degree (Ed.D., Master's, and Ph.D.) and certification-only programs as of the Fall 2024 term.
Total Students | |
Ph.D. | 112 |
Ed.D. | 284 |
Master's | 1,246 |
Certification-only | 32 |
Enrollment Status | |
Full-time students | 85% |
Part-time students | 15% |
Age Range | |
Ph.D. students | 23-49 |
Ed.D. students | 27-71 |
Master's students | 20-63 |
Program Format | |
Traditional | 67% |
Executive | 29% |
Online | 4% |
International Students | |
International students | 38% |
Countries represented | 61 |
Languages Spoken | 55 |
Domestic Students | |
Domestic students | 62% |
African-American | 23% |
Asian-American | 14% |
Hispanic or Latino/a | 11% |
More than one Race/Ethnicity | 3% |
Unknown | 1% |