Paper application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.
Acceptance & Retention
Percent applicants admitted: 13%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 97%
Transfer Students
Total number of transfer students who applied: 501
Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 49
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: 450
Number admitted under early decision plan: 60
Number enrolled under early decision plan: 58
High School Preparation
Admission requirements:
Essay(s) required
SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing Required
SAT Subject Tests Required for Some
Very important admission factors:
Rigor of secondary school record
Standardized Test Scores
Talent/Ability
Important admission factors:
Application Essay
Extracurricular Activities
Academic GPA
Considered:
Character/Personal Qualities
Interview
Racial/Ethnic Status
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
First generation college student
Level of Applicant's Interest
Home-Schooled Students
High School diploma required, GED accepted
Required units: 16 total
Electives
8
English
4
History
1
Math
1
Science
1
Social Studies
1
Recommended units: 18 total
Math
4
Science
4
Science Lab
3
Social Studies
4
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