Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 2
Foreign Language 4
Social Studies 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 15
SAT Only Considered if submitted January 15
ACT Only Considered if submitted January 15
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
415 South Street
Waltham
MA
02454-9110
Fax
(781) 736-3536
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 2, 2025
Application Fee
$80
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 21
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 2
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
35% of 11,282 applicants were admitted
Women
39% of 6,396 applicants were admitted
Men
31% of 4,886 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
923 (23%) of 3,986 admitted students enrolled
Women
539 (22%) of 2,479 admitted students enrolled
Men
384 (25%) of 1,507 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2,340
Students Accepting Wait List Position
896
Students Admitted From Wait List
339
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
37%
3.75 - 3.99
30%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 740 average , 690-770 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
73%
Score of 600 - 700
24%
Score of 500 - 600
3%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0.1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 710 average , 680-750 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
66%
Score of 600 - 700
32%
Score of 500 - 600
2%
Score of 400 - 500
1.1%
Score of 300 - 400
0.1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
33 average , 31-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
93%
Score of 24 - 29
6%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
0.4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 32
Score of 30 - 36
68%
Score of 24 - 29
31%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
0.4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 34
Score of 30 - 36
90%
Score of 24 - 29
10%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
0.1%
Score of 6 - 11
0.3%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 54%
Top quarter: 87%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
7%
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