Taylor University

236 W. Reade Avenue
Upland, IN 46989-1002
http://www.taylor.edu

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Overview
Type	Private institution
Year Founded	1846
Religious Affiliation	Christian interdenominational
Undergrad Students	1,851
Endowment	48,536,000
Application Deadline	September 1
Application Fee	25
Selectivity	More selective
Application Deadline	September 1
Tuition	22,028
Room/Board	5,867

Services
Associated Firms	Taylor University, Accenture, Dunn Solutions Group, Rockwell Collins, Edward Jones, Enterprise
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	Taylor University Archives and Special Collections; Natural History Museum; Randall Environmental Studies Center; University Arboretum; Specialized laboratories (biotic analysis, satelite image retrieval, computer mapping, soil analysis, and plant systematics); Observatory (ten-inch Celestron and eight-inch Meade reflecting telescopes with motor mounts for all-night star tracking); Educational Technology Center; Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center (specialized art studio, state-of-the-art computer graphic arts lab, audio-visual classrooms, art gallery); Rupp Communication Arts Center (theatre, television and radio studios, journalism lab); Smith-Hermanson Music Center (Recital Hall, Boesendorfer grand and Steinway pianos, teaching studios, rehearsal rooms, practice rooms); Engstrom Galleria
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Museums	Taylor University Archives and Special Collections; Natural History Museum; Randall Environmental Studies Center; University Arboretum; Specialized laboratories (biotic analysis, satelite image retrieval, computer mapping, soil analysis, and plant systematics); Observatory (ten-inch Celestron and eight-inch Meade reflecting telescopes with motor mounts for all-night star tracking); Educational Technology Center; Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center (specialized art studio, state-of-the-art computer graphic arts lab, audio-visual classrooms, art gallery); Rupp Communication Arts Center (theatre, television and radio studios, journalism lab); Smith-Hermanson Music Center (Recital Hall, Boesendorfer grand and Steinway pianos, teaching studios, rehearsal rooms, practice rooms); Engstrom Galleria
Periodical Subs	634
# of Books	186,441
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	68%
within two years	65%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Campus Size	290 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	91%
College housing types	coed dorms (22%), women's dorms (34%), men's dorms (37%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (6%)
Popular Events	Athletics (football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, softball), theatre productions, concerts, film festival, art exhibits, Taylathon, Airband, Nostalgia Night, My Generation Night, Dr. G's Christmas Fandango and Silent Night, Cardboard Boat Regatta Race, Chapel, National Student Leadership Conference, Art Exhibits, Intramural sports
Nearest Airport	Fort Wayne (50), Indianapolis (85)
Nearest Train	Waterloo, Indiana (70)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations	62
# of fraternities	0
# of sororities	0
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Echo (weekly), Taylor (triannual), News of the Day (triweekly)
Honor Societies	Chi Alpha Omega, Alpha Psi Omega, Beta Alpha Epsilon, Chi Alpha Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Delta Phi, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Inter-Class Council, High School Leadership Conference, National Student Leadership Conference, Vespers, Community Life Board (Men's and Women's Campus Ministries), Integration of Faith and Culture, Campus Life, Teaching English as a Second Language, Lions Club, Mentor Moms, One on One, Operations Wheelchair, Real Life, Whatchamacallit, Taylor Disability Outreach, University Nursing Home Ministry, Oneighty Volunteers, U-Turn Children's Ministry, Habitat for Humanity, Lighthouse short-term Missions Program, Taylor Christian Artists, World Christian Fellowship, World Opportunitites Week, Youth Conference.
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Society, MuKappa, AHANNA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American), Students for Social Action, Global, Ethnic and Social Issues Representative's Office, Asian Awareness Association
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Taylor Student Organization, Student Senate, Student Activities Council, Astronomy Club, Computer Science Club, Equestrian Club, Pre-Med Club, The Guild, Writers Club, Taylor Sounds, University Chorus, Gospel Choir, Opera Workshop, Taylor University Chorale, Brass Choir, Flute Choir, Handbell Choir, Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Taylor Ringers, Symphonic Band, Chamber Orchestra, Press Services Board, Leadership Development Cabinet, Men's Lacrosse Club, Taylor Black Men Club, Chess Club, Acting on Aids campus chapter