Entrance requirements were raised recently in an effort to manage the rapidly growing enrollment. The ten colleges are Agricultural and Life Sciences, Architecture, Lowry Mays College and Graduate School of Business, Education, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Geosciences and Maritime Studies, Liberal Arts, Science, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. A tradition of excellence continues among both students and faculty members. Attracting and retaining top scholars on the faculty is a continuing goal. Currently, a Nobel Prize winner and a National Medal of Science winner are part of the 2,400-member faculty.
Research funding continues to grow as do endowed chairs, professorships and scholarships.
During the last year, the University ranked seventh nationally in research funding. The University continues to make strides in recognition for academic excellence as it looks towards the 21st century.