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 4
Social Studies 2 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted December 31
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Required for some December 31
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for admission , ACT: Used for admission
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
110 8th Street
Troy
NY
12180-3590
Fax
(518) 276-4072
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2024
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 12
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 1, December 15
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
January 29
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms required
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio for electronic arts recommended for some 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 16,661 applicants were admitted
Women
57% of 5,486 applicants were admitted
Men
57% of 11,175 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,322 (14%) of 9,539 admitted students enrolled
Women
388 (12%) of 3,149 admitted students enrolled
Men
934 (15%) of 6,390 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2,302
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,342
Students Admitted From Wait List
72
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
33%
3.75 - 3.99
34%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
8%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 722 average , 680-780 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
69.2%
Score of 600 - 700
26.5%
Score of 500 - 600
4.3%
Score of 400 - 500
0.1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 671 average , 620-720 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
38.4%
Score of 600 - 700
49.5%
Score of 500 - 600
11.8%
Score of 400 - 500
0.3%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30 average , 29-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
69.1%
Score of 24 - 29
27.3%
Score of 18 - 23
3.4%
Score of 12 - 17
0.2%
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: 55%
Top quarter: 88%
Top half: 97%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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