Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
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
175 Forest Street
Waltham
MA
02452
Phone
(800) 5232354
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, January 15
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
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
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
45% of 11,012 applicants were admitted
Women
49% of 4,520 applicants were admitted
Men
43% of 6,491 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,151 (23%) of 4,961 admitted students enrolled
Women
472 (21%) of 2,201 admitted students enrolled
Men
679 (25%) of 2,760 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,665
Students Accepting Wait List Position
410
Students Admitted From Wait List
225
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 684 average , 650-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
44.9%
Score of 600 - 700
46.3%
Score of 500 - 600
8.2%
Score of 400 - 500
0.7%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 662 average , 630-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
29.3%
Score of 600 - 700
63.3%
Score of 500 - 600
6.8%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
0.7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30 average , 28-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
56.3%
Score of 24 - 29
43.8%
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
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
43.8%
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
6.3%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 31
Score of 30 - 36
68.8%
Score of 24 - 29
31.3%
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
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: 34%
Top quarter: 66%
Top half: 95%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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