Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
High School Program
College preparatory program is not required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 1
History 2
Academic Electives 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some August 17
SAT Only Recommended August 17
ACT Only Recommended August 17
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
134 Christendom Drive
Front Royal
VA
22630-5103
Phone
(540) 551-9184
Fax
(540) 636-1655
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Not reported
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Other
Two writing samples for those with SAT scores lower than 1000 SAT, 19 ACT, or 59 CLT. recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not 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
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
85% of 447 applicants were admitted
Women
86% of 247 applicants were admitted
Men
85% of 200 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
159 (42%) of 382 admitted students enrolled
Women
89 (42%) of 212 admitted students enrolled
Men
70 (41%) of 170 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1
Students Admitted From Wait List
1
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: 581 average , 510-665 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16%
Score of 600 - 700
26%
Score of 500 - 600
42%
Score of 400 - 500
16%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 644 average , 590-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
32%
Score of 600 - 700
39%
Score of 500 - 600
29%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30 average , 28-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
46%
Score of 24 - 29
54%
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: 26
Score of 30 - 36
15%
Score of 24 - 29
54%
Score of 18 - 23
31%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 32
Score of 30 - 36
77%
Score of 24 - 29
15%
Score of 18 - 23
8%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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