Since the early 1980s, graduate students in the Community and Regional Planning Program have been recognized for their academic achievement and community-based activities. Through coursework, theses, final projects, studio courses and faculty-led research, students work in areas that range from revitalizing neighborhoods and traditional communities to Indigenous planning and design. The Program's local, regional, and national scholarship reflect CRP's commitment to community-based planning and professional practice.
Graduation Evaluations of Cap Stone Studio, Professional Project, and Thesis
Student achievement measured by thesis, Professional Project, and Cap-Stone Studio defense committee's ratings on Report (Scale: 5-Excellent / 4-Very Good / 3-Good / 2-Fair / 1-Poor). Out of 15 students who completed a graduation exit requirement from the Spring of 2021 to the Fall of 2024, the following percentages apply:
- 90% received a rating of good or higher on planning knowledge.
- 90% received a rating of good or higher on planning methods.
- 85% received a rating of good or higher on effective written and graphic presentation.
- 90% received an overall rating of good or higher.
Of the 15 students who completed their graduation exit requirement, 7 students completed a Cap-stone studio (46%), 8 students completed a Professional Project (64%), and 0 students completed a Thesis (0%).
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Student Achievement
2025-26 Tuition and Fees
| In State Residents, per full-time academic year | $8,466.72 (tuition) | $1,616.64 (fees) | $10,083.36 (total) |
| Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year | $27,528.96 (tuition) | $1,616.64 (fees) | $29,145.60 (total) |
Student Retention Rate, entering Class of 2024
| Full time | 80% (4 out of 5 entering students) |
Four-year graduation rates, entering class of 2021
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2021 | 83% |
Number of Degrees Awarded
| Number of degrees expected for AY 2024-2025 | 10 |
AICP Certification
| Percentage of students taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2021 | n/a (no 2021 grads took AICP exam) |
Employment
| Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2024 | 100% (13/13 known graduates, 2 status unknown) |
Updated: May 26, 2026