Dowling College is an independent, comprehensive institution in the liberal arts tradition whose first priority is educating its diverse student body for personal and professional development. Dowling provides every student with a broad range of educational opportunities in a personalized environment empowered by a faculty totally committed to student success. As “The Personal College,” Dowling is known for the extraordinary attention given to student learning in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in each of the College’s four schools. The students, faculty and staff of the College contribute to the arts, sciences and professions such as business, education and aviation. Dowling College provides its community and alumni with continuing educational opportunities so that they may participate in learning as a lifetime endeavor.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school record (Required), Admission test scores (Recommended), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Recommended)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
410
500
SAT Math
410
540
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$15,420
$16,695
$17,452
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Room and board (on campus)
$8,193
$8,988
$9,886
Room and board (off campus)
$10,665
$11,925
$13,118
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (631) 244-3110
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 62%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,499
State/Local Grants: $2,733
Institutional Grants: $984
Student Loans: $4,553