Paper application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.
Acceptance & Retention
Percent applicants admitted: 65%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 85%
Transfer Students
Total number of transfer students who applied: Not reported
Total number of transfer students who were admitted: Not reported
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: --
Number admitted under early decision plan: --
Number enrolled under early decision plan: --
About the early decision plan:
Students who have applied under the Regular Decision Plan and whose files are complete may change to Early Decision until February 15.
High School Preparation
Admission requirements:
Essay(s) required
SAT Reasoning Test Considered if Submitted
ACT Considered if Submitted (writing optional)
SAT Subject Tests Considered if Submitted
Very important admission factors:
Application Essay
Rigor of secondary school record
Important admission factors:
Character/Personal Qualities
Extracurricular Activities
Recommendations
Standardized Test Scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Considered:
Alumni Relation
Class Rank
Geographical Residence
Interview
Racial/Ethnic Status
Talent/Ability
Academic GPA
First generation college student
Level of Applicant's Interest
Home-Schooled Students
High School diploma required, GED accepted
Required units: 20 total
Electives
2
English
4
Foreign Language
2
History
2
Math
3
Science
3
Science Lab
2
Social Studies
2
Recommended units:
Electives
4
Foreign Language
3
Social Studies
3
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