Paper and online application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.
Acceptance & Retention
Percent applicants admitted: 39%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 94%
Transfer Students
Total number of transfer students who applied: 346
Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 55
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: 429
Number admitted under early decision plan: 249
Number enrolled under early decision plan: 249
About the early decision plan:
Early Decision I deadline of November 1 for fine arts applicants; not available for drama, music-vocal or flute performance applicants. Early Decision II not available for art, design, drama or music applicants. Once admitted under one of the early decision plans, student must withdraw all other admission applications to other colleges or universities, as well as post nonrefundable deposit of $500 within 2 weeks of admission notification.
High School Preparation
Admission requirements:
Essay(s) required
SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing Required
SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject or ACT with writing Required for Some
Very important admission factors:
Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Important admission factors:
Class Rank
Application Essay
Recommendations
Standardized Test Scores
Considered:
Alumni Relation
Character/Personal Qualities
Extracurricular Activities
Geographical Residence
Interview
Racial/Ethnic Status
Talent/Ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
First generation college student
Home-Schooled Students
High School diploma required, GED accepted
Required units:
Electives
3
English
4
Foreign Language
2
Math
4
Science
3
Science Lab
3
Recommended units:
Electives
4
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