Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer 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	3
Foreign Language
Social Studies	2
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required for some	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	Not reported

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

7150 Montview Boulevard

City, State, Zip

Denver, CO 80220

Phone

(303) 256-9311

Fax

(303) 256-9333

E-mail

den@admissions.jwu.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Not reported

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

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

November 1

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 some freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

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

81% of 2,319 applicants were admitted

Women

82% of 1,603 applicants were admitted

Men

78% of 716 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

454 (24%) of 1,883 admitted students enrolled

Women

275 (21%) of 1,321 admitted students enrolled

Men

179 (32%) of 562 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

3.19

3.75 and Above

15%

3.50 - 3.74

14%

3.25 - 3.49

13%

3.00 - 3.24

20%

2.50 - 2.99

25%

2.00 - 2.49

8%

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

Not reported

Score of 30 - 36

Not reported

Score of 24 - 29

Not reported

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

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$42,923

Tuition and Fees

$30,746

Room and Board

Not reported

Books and Supplies

$1,500

Other Expenses

$2,409

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

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003404	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

325 (95.3%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

281 (86.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

281 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

48 (17.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

74%

Average Award

$25,367

Need-Based Gift

Received by 250 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,346

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 250 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,393

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 278 (98.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

39 (11.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,224

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,191 (97.1%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

943 (79.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

942 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

156 (16.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

72%

Average Award

$22,575

Need-Based Gift

Received by 831 (88.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,763

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 798 (84.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,626

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 868 (92.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

212 (17.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,937

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

Not reported

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

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

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

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

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership, Memberships

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Quarter

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Family and consumer sciences, Business/marketing, Personal and culinary services

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

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

52

Part-Time Faculty

75

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

Not reported

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 54% of classes
20-29 students: 21% of classes
30-39 students: 10% of classes
40-49 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

Not Reported

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

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Denver Population

634,265

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

 

Weather

Temperature

 

Rain

 

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

 

Nearest Train Station

 

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

47% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

53%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Not offered

Personal Counseling

Not offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot

Wildcat

School Colors

Red and yellow

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

drama theatre, student newspaper

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,356

Women

804 (59.3%)

Men

552 (40.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,227

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
9.2% Black/African-American
19.0% Hispanic/Latino
8.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
54.7% White
6.6% Unknown

International Students.

1.4%

Average Age

22

All Graduate Students

32

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

74.8%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

53.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported