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Academic Profile, Fall 2008

Students
Undergraduate Student Body 15,521
Freshmen Enrolled 2,923
GPA: 25% earned above 4.1
GPA: 50% earned between 3.6-4.1
GPA: 25% earned below 3.6
SAT: 25% scored above     2030
SAT: 50% scored between 1770-2030
   Critical Reading  570-660
   Math  610-690
   Writing 580-670
SAT: 25% earned below 1770
ACT: 25% scored above 30
ACT: 50% scored between 27-30
ACT: 25% scored below 27
Transfers Enrolled 549
Average GPA (Transfers) 3.33

Geographic Distribution
United States (freshmen)
Massachusetts 33%
Other New England States 20%
Mid-Atlantic 32%
South 5%
Midwest 2%
West 6%
International (undergrads)
Africa 5%
Asia 47%
Oceania 0.8%
Europe 26%
North America 6%
Central and South America and the Caribbean

15%

Student Life
Freshmen living on campus  96%
Freshmen receiving financial aid 80%
Freshman enrolled in honors program  305
Approximate number students active in campus organizations  5000
Students participating in varsity and intramural sports 4350

Don't forget

The number of students admitted to each program is limited.

You need to submit a completed application and all supporting materials well before the deadlines. 

See specific requirements for transfer students and international students 

 

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