Women outnumber men, and the vast majority of students are state residents. More than a third of the undergraduates are over the age of 25. Minorities make up about a third of the student body, with Hispanic Americans being the most represented minority group. The academic calendar is divided into quarters. Undergraduate fields of study include business, education, health sciences, arts and sciences, and communications.
Computer literacy is required for graduation.
Master's degree programs are offered in English, business, and psychology. About four fifths of the full-time faculty hold doctorates. Extracurricular activities include intramural sports, fraternities and sororities, drama group, chorus, and the student-run newspaper. School colors are blue and gold.