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 Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
Science 4
History 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted August 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted August 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted August 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
263 Alden St
Springfield
MA
01109-3797
Phone
(413) 748-3136
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
December 1, January 15
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms required
Electronic Application
Not reported
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio 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
72% of 3,284 applicants were admitted
Women
75% of 1,486 applicants were admitted
Men
70% of 1,798 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
482 (20%) of 2,361 admitted students enrolled
Women
228 (21%) of 1,110 admitted students enrolled
Men
254 (20%) of 1,251 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
44%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 510-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
50%
Score of 500 - 600
40%
Score of 400 - 500
10%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 570-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10%
Score of 600 - 700
60%
Score of 500 - 600
20%
Score of 400 - 500
10%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
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: 20%
Top quarter: 47%
Top half: 80%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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