scholarships are contingent on prospective students meeting various academic qualifications. Campus The campus grounds were designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm. The J.F. Drake Memorial Learning Resources Center was renovated in 2002, adding over 15,000 square feet (1,400 m2), an interactive Distance Learning Auditorium, conference, study and class rooms, lounges, and computer lab. The State Black Archives Research Center and Museum is located in the James H. Wilson Building, a national registered historical structure. On the third floor, the University Archives contains a collection of AAMU-related papers, paperwork, letters, and photos. Louis Crews Stadium is the sixth largest stadium in Alabama. Elmore Gymnasium is home to the basketball teams, and was once rated as one of the toughest places for opponents to play. In 1994, the Mamie Foster Student Living/Learning Complex was erected. Groundbreaking was held for the School of Business facility in 1995 and Louis Crews Stadium and Ernest L. Knight Complex Residence Hall construction began. The Engineering and Technology building known as Bond Hall was completed in 2002 and opened for classes in January 2003. The Normal Historic Preservation Association was incorporated on April 15, 2009, to help preserve and protect the Alabama A&M University National Historic District. The campus is served by the Bulldog Transit Shuttle bus system. A new 600-bed residence hall was constructed and opened for students January 2018, and construction planning of a new Event Center was approved by the Board of Trustees in September 2019. Academics The university awards 41 Baccalaureate, 23 Master's, one EdS, and four PhD degrees. A selective honors program is available for academically exceptional undergraduate students. Colleges and schools College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences College of Business and Public Affairs College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences School of Graduate Studies Faculty 20:1 student-faculty ratio Fewer than 40 students in 86 percent of courses 348 faculty members across all undergraduate, graduate and professional programs Students From 44 states and 11 foreign countries 6,108 students, 1,521 first time freshmen; 3.01 average GPA (Fall 2018). 42 percent first-time college students Middle 50th percentile on ACT: 17–18 93 student clubs and organizations 75 percent student participation in community service projects National Space Science and Technology Center The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) is a joint research venture between NASA, Alabama A&M and six other research universities of the state of Alabama,