Paper and online application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.
Acceptance & Retention
Percent applicants admitted: 57%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 91%
Transfer Students
Total number of transfer students who applied: 1,986
Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 653
Early Decision & Early Action
Admission Policies and Factors
Early decision and early action plans let you apply early to colleges, but there are different rules for each plan. See Help for more information.
Plan(s) available:
Early decision
Number of early decision applications received: 705
Number admitted under early decision plan: 391
Number enrolled under early decision plan: --
About the early decision plan:
Some programs do not have option. If accepted students must send enrollment deposit by January 15 and withdraw all other college applications. Statement of understanding must be signed by student, counselor, parent/guardian acknowledging binding nature of program.
High School Preparation
Admission requirements:
Essay(s) required
SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing Required
SAT Subject Tests Required
Very important admission factors:
Rigor of secondary school record
Talent/Ability
Important admission factors:
Class Rank
Application Essay
Recommendations
Standardized Test Scores
Academic GPA
Considered:
Alumni Relation
Character/Personal Qualities
Extracurricular Activities
Geographical Residence
Racial/Ethnic Status
State Residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
First generation college student
Level of Applicant's Interest
Home-Schooled Students
High School diploma required, GED accepted
Required units: 15 total
English
4
Foreign Language
2
Math
3
Science
3
Science Lab
3
Social Studies
3
Recommended units: 20 total
Foreign Language
4
Math
4
Science
4
Science Lab
4
Social Studies
4
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