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 1
Foreign Language 2
History 1
Academic Electives 5
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted August 15
SAT Only Considered if submitted August 15
ACT Only Considered if submitted August 15
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted August 15
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
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia
PA
19141-1199
Phone
(800) 328-1910
Fax
(215) 951-1656
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
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 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
1 required 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
84% of 5,581 applicants were admitted
Women
85% of 3,586 applicants were admitted
Men
82% of 1,995 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
632 (14%) of 4,676 admitted students enrolled
Women
411 (13%) of 3,047 admitted students enrolled
Men
221 (14%) of 1,629 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
33%
3.75 - 3.99
56%
3.50 - 3.74
82%
3.25 - 3.49
57%
3.00 - 3.24
71%
2.50 - 2.99
89%
2.00 - 2.49
29%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 556 average , 530-630 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6%
Score of 600 - 700
29%
Score of 500 - 600
49%
Score of 400 - 500
25%
Score of 300 - 400
2%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 569 average , 520-620 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
9%
Score of 600 - 700
36%
Score of 500 - 600
48%
Score of 400 - 500
16%
Score of 300 - 400
2%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 21-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
5%
Score of 24 - 29
4%
Score of 18 - 23
2%
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
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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