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 3 4
Science 3
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some June 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
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
5115 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk
VA
23529
Phone
(800) 348-7926 x7926
Fax
(757) 683-5357
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2025
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can 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
Rolling, notification begins January 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Test scores 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
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
95% of 14,435 applicants were admitted
Women
96% of 8,001 applicants were admitted
Men
95% of 6,434 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,963 (36%) of 13,734 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,668 (35%) of 7,650 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,295 (38%) of 6,084 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,170
Students Admitted From Wait List
621
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
15%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 574 average , 530-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
5%
Score of 600 - 700
29%
Score of 500 - 600
58%
Score of 400 - 500
8%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 601 average , 560-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
8%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
43%
Score of 400 - 500
5%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 22-27 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
9%
Score of 24 - 29
47%
Score of 18 - 23
44%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 23
Score of 30 - 36
5%
Score of 24 - 29
42%
Score of 18 - 23
42%
Score of 12 - 17
11%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 24
Score of 30 - 36
12%
Score of 24 - 29
34%
Score of 18 - 23
49%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 12%
Top quarter: 35%
Top half: 68%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
0%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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