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 4
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 2 4
Social Studies 2
History 2
Academic Electives 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some February 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 Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for placement , ACT: Used for placement
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
2400 Chew Street
Allentown
PA
18104-5586
Fax
(484) 664-3234
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2024
Application Fee
$50
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, February 1
Early Decision Notification
Rolling, notification begins February 15
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
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
62% of 4,543 applicants were admitted
Women
64% of 2,722 applicants were admitted
Men
60% of 1,821 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
493 (17%) of 2,825 admitted students enrolled
Women
286 (16%) of 1,740 admitted students enrolled
Men
207 (19%) of 1,085 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
742
Students Accepting Wait List Position
274
Students Admitted From Wait List
40
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
3%
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
30%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
12.2%
2.00 - 2.49
2.3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 570-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14.6%
Score of 600 - 700
46.1%
Score of 500 - 600
35.7%
Score of 400 - 500
2.9%
Score of 300 - 400
0.7%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 600-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
19.2%
Score of 600 - 700
55.8%
Score of 500 - 600
22.4%
Score of 400 - 500
2.3%
Score of 300 - 400
0.3%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
26-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
41.3%
Score of 24 - 29
47.1%
Score of 18 - 23
11.6%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
15.7%
Score of 24 - 29
62.8%
Score of 18 - 23
15.7%
Score of 12 - 17
5.8%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
46.3%
Score of 24 - 29
33.9%
Score of 18 - 23
19.8%
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: 40%
Top quarter: 72%
Top half: 91%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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