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Summary
Christendom College is a private institution that was founded in 1977. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 407, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $21,600 (2012-13).
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Christendom provides its students with ample opportunity to put into practice what they've learned by enfleshing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy: Going on Spring Break Mission Trips ~ Volunteering at a Local Crisis Pregnancy Center ~ Feeding the Poor and Homeless in Washington, DC ~ Visiting Nursing Homes and Local Shut-Ins ~ Assisting at a Local Parish's Soup Kitchen ~ Organizing Red Cross Blood Drives ~ Participating in Prayerful Pro-Life Gatherings. Students are encouraged to think and act globally while expanding their cultural horizons during their Junior Semester Abroad in Rome: Live within ten minutes of the Vatican ~ Attend daily Mass and Papal audiences at St. Peter's ~ Explore Rome, Florence, Assisi, and Siena ~ Learn the Italian language and experience the culture. To help students become as well-rounded as possible so that they can be effective lay leaders, the College promotes a number of diverse campus groups, activities, clubs, and societies: Pro-life (Students for Life, Shield of Roses) ~ Religious (Legion of Mary) ~ Political (College Republicans) ~ Intellectual (The Cincinnatus League) ~ Public-speaking (Chester-Belloc Debate Society) ~ Acting (The Christendom Players, Mystery Dinner Theater) ~ Social (Swing Dance Club, Film Club) ~Service (Holy Rood Guild, Outreach) ~ Recreational (Equestrian Program, Shogi Club) ~Music (Christendom Choir, Schola Gregoriana).
Finally, Christendom offers its students many cultural opportunities to broaden their worldview and understanding: Poetry and Prose Reading Events ~ Trips to Washington, DC - Kennedy Center, Museums ~ Vocal, Orchestral, and Piano Musical Performances ~ Art Shows and Discussion Groups ~ Movie Nights and Dances ~ Beato Fra Angelico Fine Arts Program ~ Cultural Heritage Celebrations (St. Patrick's Day, Oktoberfest, Italian Night, etc). At Christendom College, tomorrow's leaders are here today. Join us. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1977 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Christendom College, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Christendom College is $25.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Christendom College is 15:1, and the school has 51.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 15:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | 69 | |
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Student Life
Christendom College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 407, with a gender distribution of 45.5 percent male students and 54.5 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 462 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Christendom College offers a number of student services including health service and health insurance. Christendom College also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Christendom College, 30 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Christendom College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 30% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Christendom College, 53.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,020.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $21,600 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,970 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
