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Deadline
January 15, 2023
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Admissions Department
1500 Illinois Street Golden, CO 80401-1887
(800) 446-9488 x3220
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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
Foreign Language 1
Social Studies 3
Academic Electives 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted March 1
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 Writing component recommended SAT: No policy as of now , ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1500 Illinois Street
Golden
CO
80401-1887
Phone
(800) 446-9488 x3220
Fax
(303) 273-3509
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2023
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks 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
No
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
November 1
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 some freshmen
Other
Rank in upper quartile of high school class recommended for 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
57% of 12,022 applicants were admitted
Women
65% of 4,012 applicants were admitted
Men
53% of 8,010 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,570 (23%) of 6,838 admitted students enrolled
Women
507 (19%) of 2,607 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,063 (25%) of 4,231 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,538
Students Accepting Wait List Position
543
Students Admitted From Wait List
20
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
24%
3.75 - 3.99
51%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
4%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 705 average , 660-750 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
56%
Score of 600 - 700
39%
Score of 500 - 600
5%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 685 average , 650-720 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
39%
Score of 600 - 700
54%
Score of 500 - 600
6%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
31 average , 29-33 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
66%
Score of 24 - 29
32%
Score of 18 - 23
2%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 31
Score of 30 - 36
64%
Score of 24 - 29
35%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: 31
Score of 30 - 36
59%
Score of 24 - 29
35%
Score of 18 - 23
6%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 57%
Top quarter: 87%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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