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Deadline
February 1, 2024
307 Days Left
Admissions Department
1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, VA 23606-3072
(800) 333-4268
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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 not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 4
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies 4
Academic Electives 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted February 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted February 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted February 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted February 1
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used 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
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News
VA
23606-3072
Phone
(800) 333-4268
Fax
(757) 594-7333
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2024
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 15
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
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
January 15
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 recommended 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
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
89% of 6,699 applicants were admitted
Women
91% of 3,807 applicants were admitted
Men
86% of 2,892 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,227 (21%) of 5,931 admitted students enrolled
Women
641 (19%) of 3,452 admitted students enrolled
Men
586 (24%) of 2,479 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
426
Students Accepting Wait List Position
116
Students Admitted From Wait List
116
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
34%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 595 average , 540-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
11%
Score of 600 - 700
37%
Score of 500 - 600
44%
Score of 400 - 500
8%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 618 average , 570-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
17%
Score of 600 - 700
45%
Score of 500 - 600
34%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 25-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
19%
Score of 24 - 29
57%
Score of 18 - 23
24%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
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: Not reported
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: 16%
Top quarter: 44%
Top half: 77%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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