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The University Courier.
Juniors in the School of Arts, 20 yrs., 3 mos., 24 d.
Soph. in the School of Arts, 20 yrs., 3 mos., o d.
Freshmen in the School of Arts, 20 yrs.,20 d. School of Arts 21 yrs.,1 mo.,5 d.
Total University, 21 yrs., 7 mos., 20 d.
It is often stated by those unfriendly to higher or university education that only the children of the wealthy or monied classes can attend the university. Below are given the occupations of the parents of those students now in attendance upon the University.
OCCUPATIONS OF STUDENTS' PARENTS.
Physician, 22; Lawyer, 19; Merchant, 64; Clerk, 5; Real Estate Dealer, 15; Farmer, 157; Surveyor, 1; Journalist, 3; Teacher, 11; Printer, 1; Engineer, 1; Banker, 15; Livery Man, 3; Pension Agent, 1; Druggist, 6; Undertaker, 1; Policeman, 1; Miller, 6; Janitor, 1; Butcher, 2; Supt. Orphans' Home, 1; Hotelkeeper, 1; Claim Agent, 1; Blacksmith, 4; Stockman, 13; Housekeeper, 30; Mechanics, 4; County Office, 2; Minister, 5; Contractor, 6; Commercial Traveler, 11; Railroad man, 6; Broom-maker, 1; Capitalist, 2; Coppersmith, 1; Insurance Agent, 5; Supt. Stock Yards, 1; Carriage-maker, 2; Bandmaster, 1; Teamster, 1; Bus Driver, 1; Painter, 1; Dairyman, 1; Loan Agent, 5; Postal Clerk, 1; Politician, 1; Carpenter, 3; Manufacturer, 1; Cabinetmaker, 1; Justice of Peace, 3; Supt. of Schools, 1; Land Office, 1; Dressmaker, 1; Hackman, 1; Abstractor, 2; Book-keeper, 2; Night Watchman, 1; Express Agent, 1; Artist, 1; Florist, Educator, 2; Marble Dealer, 3; Civil Engineer; 3; Revenue Collector, 1; Day Laborer, 2; Probate Judge, 1; Jeweller, 1; Tailor, 1.
The list plainly proves that instead of the wealthy classes predominating the contrary is true, the working classes being in the majority. It was found in making the above list that of the total number enrolled 36 per cent were the children of farmers, $ 14 \frac{1}{2} $ per cent the children of laborers and artisans, 31 per cent the children of those engaged in commercial pursuits, 14 per cent the children of professional men, $ 3\frac{1}{2} $ per cent the children of bankers and capitalists, and 1 per cent of politicians.
As further proof that students of the University are not of the wealthy class it is found that of 526 questioned,196 are entirely self-supporting and 78 are partially self-supporting.
A tabulation of the religious census of the students of the University has been made by the officers of the Y. M. C. A.. The census of the law students has not been taken; and a few students in other departments failed to fill out census cards, but the census is sufficiently complete to give an idea of the religious complexion of the University. In the following tabulation the first column of figures shows the number of students who are church members. and the second column shows thenumber who indicate a church preference:
Members Preference Indicated.
Presbyterians 42 21
Methodists 36 27
Congregationalists 33 28
Unitarians 6 20
Baptists 17 6
Episcopalians 13 6
Christians 12 2
Lutherans 8 1
Quakers 6 1
Memonites 5
Catholics 4 1
Reformed 2 2
United Brethren 1
Universalist 1
M. B. C. Church 1
Thirty-five persons who filled out census cards indicated no church preference. Three hundred and thirty-six persons in all filled out cards. These figures show that 55 per cent of the students are church members, and of the 45 per cent remaining, 30 per cent declare a church preference. Such figures should overthrow the idea some people have, that the State University is a Godless institution. Exchange.
THE UNIVERSITY AS A WHOLE.
Cut this out and—no, don't paste it in your hat—carry it in your pocket and show it to your friends as giving in a few words the University equipment:
Chancellor F. H. Snow.
Schools into which the University is divided: Arts, Law, Music, Pharmacy, and Engineering.
Number in Faculty, 45.
Number of buildings, 9 (8 the property of the University and rented).
Library, 20,000 volumes.
Natural history collections, 150,000 specimens.
The department has fifty compound microscopes which are used by students in class work.
Athletic field, 12 acres.
First-class equipment in electrical engineering shops, and excellent facilities in all lines of instruction.