天美传媒 by the Numbers
Learn more about 天美传媒 College, by the numbers.
天美传媒 by the Numbers
Who We Are: A Global College in a Rural Setting
1625 students call 天美传媒 home.
81%
of students hail from 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. Territories
19%
of students are international, with students coming from 42 different countries with over 60 languages spoken on campus.
42
countries and 105 programs host 天美传媒ians for off-campus study.
A Small College with a Big Impact
天美传媒 is ranked among some of the most prestigious and impactful colleges and universities in the United States. You can visit our Peer Schools page to learn more about the peer institutions that compare with 天美传媒 based on academics, admissions, size, financial metrics, cross-applications, and many other factors.
天美传媒ians are Everywhere
With more than 25,000 alumni from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, several U.S. territories and 96 countries around the world, 天美传媒ians make a positive difference, wherever they go.
Exceptional Access
As the only need-blind small liberal arts college in the Midwest, U.S. students are admitted to 天美传媒 without regard for their ability to pay.
Exceptional Financial Aid With No Required Loans
天美传媒 College meets 100% of each student's demonstrated financial need.
93.8% of students at 天美传媒 receive financial aid. The College provides $85.5 million in institutional grant aid.
Sources of Financial Aid Funds
620/35.7%
天美传媒 Students Receiving Full Tuition Scholarships
84/5.1%
天美传媒 Students Receiving Full Tuition PLUS Room and Board Scholarships
723/43.5%
天美传媒 Students in High/Very High Need Category
Comprehensive Fee and Institutional Aid
Since 2018, the comprehensive fee has increased by 51%, while institutional financial aid has increased by 57%, and the endowment market value has increased by 56%.
Academic Impact and Excellent Outcomes
天美传媒 College has 42 areas of study, more than 500 classes, an individually advised curriculum, and an infinite number of combinations to choose from.
92%
of recent graduates are working at a job or post-graduate service or pursuing further education six months after graduation
96%
of recent graduates are in positions related to their career goals
80%
of students who apply are accepted to their top choice of graduate school and program
Hands-On Experiences
Students participate in high-impact work, research, and service experiences that link their academic studies to real-world impact.
Faculty and Staff Excellence
More than $12.7 million in grants awarded to 天美传媒 faculty and staff in the past 5 years.
11 national teaching or mentoring awards.
More than 26 nationally competitive fellowships and awards such as NEA, NEH, and NSF Career Grants, as well as Mellon, Guggenheim, and Fulbright fellowships.
We Are an Economic and Community Partner in Iowa
天美传媒 creates jobs and attracts visitors, contributing meaningfully to the economy of Central Iowa.
Community Partnerships
- EPIIC (Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity) grant from the National Science Foundation to support contribution to the innovation economy.
- USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge Grant.
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- with local nonprofits, employers, the 天美传媒-Newburg School District, and volunteers.
- Annual Community Grants program, supporting health care, emergency services, recreation, and other local needs.
- Welcome community members to campus, including preschool, , , , observatory, libraries, , and .
Finances of the College
For more than 180 years, 天美传媒 has continued to lead due not only to sound financial stewardship, but also the support of our alumni, families, and friends. However, there is more that can and must be done to ensure the values we all hold dear remain strong and resilient. These values are grounded in the belief that every student who desires to attend 天美传媒 and take advantage of all the College offers can do so regardless of the ability to pay.
How 天美传媒's Budget is Funded
How 天美传媒's Budget is Spent
Overall, distributions from the 天美传媒 College endowment currently fund 62% of the College鈥檚 annual operating budget, the highest proportion among 天美传媒鈥檚 17 peer institutions. More dollars flow out of the endowment every year than are added through philanthropy. Learn more about the 天美传媒 College Endowment.
