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 2
Science 1
Social Studies 3
Academic Electives 6
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted September 1
SAT Only Not used if submitted September 1
ACT Only Not used if submitted September 1
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
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton
PA
18509-1598
Phone
(866) 279-9663 x9663
Fax
(570) 961-4763
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins September 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 3 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 Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio for art majors, audition for music majors 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
81% of 2,645 applicants were admitted
Women
85% of 1,714 applicants were admitted
Men
73% of 931 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
534 (25%) of 2,136 admitted students enrolled
Women
356 (24%) of 1,458 admitted students enrolled
Men
178 (26%) of 678 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
27%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
32%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 510-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
25%
Score of 500 - 600
55%
Score of 400 - 500
19%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 520-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
31%
Score of 500 - 600
51%
Score of 400 - 500
14%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
18-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
9%
Score of 24 - 29
36%
Score of 18 - 23
37%
Score of 12 - 17
18%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
8%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
46%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
18%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
36%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 13%
Top quarter: 35%
Top half: 56%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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