Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

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 Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		2
Foreign Language
Social Studies		2
History
Academic Electives		5

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

71 Clement Road

City, State, Zip

Rutland, VT 05701-3899

Phone

(802) 773-5900 x3286

Fax

 

E-mail

admissions@csj.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

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

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Overall Admission Rate

69% of 146 applicants were admitted

Women

73% of 92 applicants were admitted

Men

63% of 54 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

78 (77%) of 101 admitted students enrolled

Women

48 (72%) of 67 admitted students enrolled

Men

30 (88%) of 34 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

2.80

3.75 and Above

5%

3.50 - 3.74

4%

3.25 - 3.49

7%

3.00 - 3.24

29%

2.50 - 2.99

32%

2.00 - 2.49

22%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

19 average
17-21 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

0%

Score of 24 - 29

20%

Score of 18 - 23

40%

Score of 12 - 17

40%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 1%
Top quarter: 20%
Top half: 50%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

6%

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

Not available

Tuition and Fees

Not reported

Room and Board

Not reported

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Not reported

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003685	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

43 (100.0%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

43 (100.0%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

43 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

8 (18.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

64%

Average Award

$21,318

Need-Based Gift

Received by 43 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,306

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 39 (90.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,028

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 2 (4.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

1 (2.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,500

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

156 (95.1%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

154 (98.7%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

154 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

2 (1.3%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

83%

Average Award

$21,801

Need-Based Gift

Received by 153 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,928

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 146 (94.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,142

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 3 (1.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

2 (1.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $978

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

100%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$42,878

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

23.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

37

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Music

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Religious Affiliation, Veterans

Number of Awards

60

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,121

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Psychology, Business/marketing, English

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Summer session

Study Abroad

Not offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

12

Part-Time Faculty

46

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

16%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 68% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 3% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

 

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

33

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Rutland Population

17,292

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

117 acres

Weather

Temperature

7.5 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September

Rain

155 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Rutland

Nearest Train Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Rutland

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing

Students in College Housing

33% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

60%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Not available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

trained security personnel from 8 pm to 6 am

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Not offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

 

Mascot

Fighting Saint

School Colors

Royal blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

 

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, humans vs. zombies club, business club, human services club, student government association, cooking club

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

237

Women

144 (60.8%)

Men

93 (39.2%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

164

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.6% Black/African-American
0.7% Hispanic/Latino
59.0% White

International Students.

Not reported

Average Age

24

All Graduate Students

140

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

53.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

44.4%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

50%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

53.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

60%

Average Starting Salary

60%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 2%
Law 2%
Arts and Sciences 3%
Education 1%