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600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-2223
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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 4
Mathematics 3 3
Science 3 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3 3
Academic Electives 2 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some 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
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Admissions Office
Address
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston
IL
61920
Phone
(217) 581-2223
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
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
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
71% of 12,479 applicants were admitted
Women
74% of 7,021 applicants were admitted
Men
66% of 5,448 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,110 (13%) of 8,821 admitted students enrolled
Women
648 (12%) of 5,202 admitted students enrolled
Men
462 (13%) of 3,619 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
20%
3.75 - 3.99
13%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
24%
2.00 - 2.49
6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 499 average , 420-560 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2.7%
Score of 600 - 700
11.6%
Score of 500 - 600
34.2%
Score of 400 - 500
39.1%
Score of 300 - 400
12%
Score of 200 - 300
0.5%
SAT EBRW: 523 average , 460-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.7%
Score of 600 - 700
18.2%
Score of 500 - 600
41.8%
Score of 400 - 500
28.5%
Score of 300 - 400
6.9%
Score of 200 - 300
1%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
20 average , 16-23 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
3.9%
Score of 24 - 29
20.7%
Score of 18 - 23
40.9%
Score of 12 - 17
33.8%
Score of 6 - 11
0.7%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
6.5%
Score of 24 - 29
51.6%
Score of 18 - 23
38.7%
Score of 12 - 17
3.2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 25
Score of 30 - 36
19.4%
Score of 24 - 29
38.7%
Score of 18 - 23
35.5%
Score of 12 - 17
6.5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 11%
Top quarter: 31%
Top half: 64%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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