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1 Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043-1624
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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 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
Academic Electives 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted April 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted April 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted April 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted April 1
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
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Admissions Office
Address
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair
NJ
07043-1624
Fax
(973) 893-5455
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 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
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
91% of 18,691 applicants were admitted
Women
92% of 11,734 applicants were admitted
Men
88% of 6,957 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,491 (21%) of 16,936 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,134 (20%) of 10,832 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,357 (22%) of 6,104 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,249
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,249
Students Admitted From Wait List
625
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
7%
3.75 - 3.99
13%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 510-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.4%
Score of 600 - 700
24.6%
Score of 500 - 600
51.7%
Score of 400 - 500
16.1%
Score of 300 - 400
4.3%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 500-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.6%
Score of 600 - 700
27.5%
Score of 500 - 600
44.7%
Score of 400 - 500
21.5%
Score of 300 - 400
2.7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
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 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: 10%
Top quarter: 31%
Top half: 68%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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