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
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
History 1
Academic Electives 1 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted March 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted March 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted March 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
1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia
PA
19122-6096
Phone
(888) 340-2222 x2222
Fax
(215) 204-5694
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2025
Application Fee
$55
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 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
November 1
Early Action Notification
January 10
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 some freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 recommended 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
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
80% of 38,666 applicants were admitted
Women
80% of 23,537 applicants were admitted
Men
79% of 15,129 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
6,155 (20%) of 30,817 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,422 (18%) of 18,937 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,733 (23%) of 11,880 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
3,813
Students Accepting Wait List Position
777
Students Admitted From Wait List
633
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
19%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
17.3%
2.00 - 2.49
3.4%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 616 average , 550-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
20.8%
Score of 600 - 700
36%
Score of 500 - 600
35.1%
Score of 400 - 500
6.8%
Score of 300 - 400
1.3%
Score of 200 - 300
0.1%
SAT EBRW: 624 average , 570-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
20.8%
Score of 600 - 700
45.3%
Score of 500 - 600
26.9%
Score of 400 - 500
5.9%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0.1%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 24-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
33.7%
Score of 24 - 29
44.9%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
2.8%
Score of 6 - 11
0.6%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
21.9%
Score of 24 - 29
46.1%
Score of 18 - 23
23.6%
Score of 12 - 17
7.9%
Score of 6 - 11
0.6%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
39.9%
Score of 24 - 29
34.3%
Score of 18 - 23
18.5%
Score of 12 - 17
6.7%
Score of 6 - 11
0.6%
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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