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 required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 3
Foreign Language 2 3
Social Studies 3 3
History 3 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted February 15
SAT Only Considered if submitted February 15
ACT Only Considered if submitted February 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
3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie
NY
12601-1387
Phone
(845) 575-3226 x5483
Fax
(845) 471-6213
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 15, 2026
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Not reported
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, February 15
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all 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
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
57% of 11,274 applicants were admitted
Women
53% of 6,852 applicants were admitted
Men
62% of 4,410 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,475 (23%) of 6,363 admitted students enrolled
Women
827 (23%) of 3,627 admitted students enrolled
Men
648 (24%) of 2,736 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
3,867
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,014
Students Admitted From Wait List
215
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: 625 average , 590-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10%
Score of 600 - 700
60%
Score of 500 - 600
27%
Score of 400 - 500
3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 650 average , 600-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
22%
Score of 600 - 700
55%
Score of 500 - 600
20%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 25-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
33%
Score of 24 - 29
62%
Score of 18 - 23
3%
Score of 12 - 17
3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 25
Score of 30 - 36
10%
Score of 24 - 29
62%
Score of 18 - 23
21%
Score of 12 - 17
8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 28
Score of 30 - 36
44%
Score of 24 - 29
39%
Score of 18 - 23
13%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
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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