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 Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 4
Foreign Language 4
History 3
Academic Electives 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 15
SAT Only Considered if submitted January 15
ACT Only Considered if submitted January 15
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
50 College Street
South Hadley
MA
1075
Fax
(413) 538-2409
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 17, 2025
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, January 3
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms required
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is 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
40% of 4,894 applicants were admitted
Women
40% of 4,894 applicants were admitted
Men
Not reported
Students Enrolled
544 (28%) of 1,946 admitted students enrolled
Women
544 (28%) of 1,946 admitted students enrolled
Men
Not reported
Students Offered Wait List
1,085
Students Accepting Wait List Position
460
Students Admitted From Wait List
7
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
35%
3.75 - 3.99
34%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
6%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 700 average , 660-770 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
52%
Score of 600 - 700
40%
Score of 500 - 600
8%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 730 average , 690-770 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
71%
Score of 600 - 700
26%
Score of 500 - 600
3%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
32 average , 30-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
74%
Score of 24 - 29
21%
Score of 18 - 23
5%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 29
Score of 30 - 36
47%
Score of 24 - 29
37%
Score of 18 - 23
16%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 34
Score of 30 - 36
84%
Score of 24 - 29
11%
Score of 18 - 23
5%
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: 57%
Top quarter: 76%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
3%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
2%
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