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Deadline
January 7, 2022
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Admissions Department
175 Forest Street Waltham, MA 02452-4705
(800) 523-2354
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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
Mathematics 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 3 4
Social Studies 3 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required February 15
SAT Only Considered if submitted February 15
ACT Only Considered if submitted February 15
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Considered if submitted February 15
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used, ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
175 Forest Street
Waltham
MA
02452-4705
Phone
(800) 523-2354
Fax
(781) 891-3414
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 7, 2022
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
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 15, January 7
Early Decision Notification
December 22, February 1
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not 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
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
58% of 8,298 applicants were admitted
Women
62% of 3,171 applicants were admitted
Men
55% of 5,127 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,044 (22%) of 4,798 admitted students enrolled
Women
405 (20%) of 1,980 admitted students enrolled
Men
639 (23%) of 2,818 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,008
Students Accepting Wait List Position
335
Students Admitted From Wait List
34
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 655 average , 600-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
29%
Score of 600 - 700
48.6%
Score of 500 - 600
21.8%
Score of 400 - 500
0.6%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 621 average , 580-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10%
Score of 600 - 700
58%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 26-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
39%
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
11%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 28
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 28
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
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: 42%
Top quarter: 75%
Top half: 95%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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