This school was founded in 1848. It is a four year public institution.
Freshmen Enrollment Figures
| Size of freshmen class: | 5164 |
| Percentage of freshmen who came from public schools: | 67% |
| Percentage of freshmen who came from out of state: | 36% |
| Total number of freshmen applications received: | 16403 |
| Percentage of freshmen applicants offered admission: | 71% |
| Percentage of freshmen applicants offered admission who enrolled: | 44% |
| Number of students put on a waiting list: | 250 |
