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 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
History 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
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
950 Main Street
Worcester
MA
01610-1477
Phone
(508) 462-5275 x5275
Fax
(508) 793-8821
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Not reported
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within if notified after May 1
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 15
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
January 15
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
2 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is 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
Character/Personal Qualities 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
42% of 10,730 applicants were admitted
Women
45% of 6,179 applicants were admitted
Men
37% of 4,551 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
784 (18%) of 4,471 admitted students enrolled
Women
427 (15%) of 2,765 admitted students enrolled
Men
357 (21%) of 1,706 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,612
Students Accepting Wait List Position
517
Students Admitted From Wait List
101
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
31%
3.75 - 3.99
24%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 600-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
20%
Score of 600 - 700
59%
Score of 500 - 600
20%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 640-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
42%
Score of 600 - 700
28%
Score of 500 - 600
9%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30-33 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
81%
Score of 24 - 29
19%
Score of 18 - 23
7%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
30%
Score of 24 - 29
59%
Score of 18 - 23
11%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
85%
Score of 24 - 29
15%
Score of 18 - 23
10%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 30%
Top quarter: 68%
Top half: 90%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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