MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY

History

Mansfield University traces its heritage back to 1857, when the Mansfield Classical Seminary opened. In 1862, Mansfield became a state normal school. In 1927, it became Mansfield State Teachers College, and in 1960, it broadened its degree offerings and became Mansfield State College. In 1983, it became Mansfield University. As a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Mansfield combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college with the resources of a comprehensive university.

MU Facts

The campus consists of 174 acres and 39 buildings; multiple recreation areas, tennis courts, and playing fields; an indoor swimming pool, three auditoriums, a state-of-the-art library, a new fitness center, a new student union, and a new child care center.

Student Enrollment

3338 enrolled in the fall of 2007: 2734 full-time and 604 part-time; 2172 female, 1166 male. Students come from 39 states and 16 foreign countries.

Student-Faculty Ratio

The ratio is 16:1. Approximately 70% of our classes have fewer than 30 students; 39% have fewer than 20 students; and only 6% have 50 or more students. Average class size is 25 students.

Student Financial Aid

More than 89% of undergraduate students receive financial assistance in some form. This includes federal, state, and institutional grants; a variety of loans and employment.

Faculty

We have 138 full-time faculty; 30% of these are full professors and more than 80% have Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees.

Programs of Study

We offer 6 two-year associate degree programs, 43 four-year baccalaureate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies, and 7 master’s degree programs. We also offer 48 minors.

Special Options

We offer multiple majors, a self-developed major, an honors program, internships, independent studies, individualized instructions, and study abroad opportunities.

College Financial Data

Our physical plant has a value of $70,000,000 and our 2004-2005 operating budget was approximately $52,000,000.

Curriculum Development

In today’s constantly changing scenario, it is essential that new technology, new methods, etc. are researched and, where appropriate, brought into the program, as an add-on or as a replacement. HEI keeps the program up-to-date by monitoring the industry and the requirements of business. Changes are made to the material and content of the courses by our Curriculum Advisory Panel on a regular basis, as per the requirement of the Industry.