On August 2, 1933,
the old
Junior College became the new
University
of Tampa. Back in 1888 the building was worth $3 million.
Many people visited there including President Roosevelt, the Queen of
England and the Prince of Wales.
Babe Ruth signed his
first baseball contract in the dining room of the hotel. Today these
are classrooms and laboratories which make up the old hotel.
The
University of Tampa offers a variety of diverse experiences. It is
significant for it's cultural and historical attributes.
There
is by far an attraction to the University of Tampa due to the
international heritage; it attracts teachers and students from all
kinds of backgrounds and nationalities.
There is now
a museum called the
Henry Plant
Museum that is located at the south end
of the original Tampa Bay hotel. it was named Florida's "first Magic
Kingdom", by Henry Bradley Plant.
There is
actually authentic furniture that remains. This furniture is that of
which Mr. and Mrs. Plant brought from Europe and the Orient. You can
take a tour of the Victorian era and also when the tourist industry
began. The hotel played a significant part in Spanish American War era.
The
University is located on the riverfront in downtown Tampa. There are
about 5,500 students that attend The University of Tampa. These
students consist of people from the United States and in 100
other countries worldwide.
The University of Tampa
has over 200
areas of study and graduate programs
in a variety of fields.
If it
sounds like a school that you may want to look into, there are a few
things that you may need to know before making a final decision.
You
must be a high school graduate or have a GED. There is a $40
nonrefundable application fee. If you are in school you will need a
teacher recommendation and an essay.
About 87% of
the students that go to the University of Tampa receive financial aid.
They receive about $28 million in institutional aid and $72 million in
other aid, such as grants. The school brings in about $5.1 million in
fund raising, annually.
Facts about the
University of Tampa:- Each
student has his or her own Internet connection in their rooms
- There
are 33 computer labs.
- 90% of the teachers have
doctorates in their field of study.
- 97%
of the students at the University of Tampa that graduate have a job or
attend graduate school within six months of graduation.
- The
University of Tampa is in the top tier of the U.S. News and World
Report America’s Best Colleges.