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High School Students

Academic Profile

Students
Undergraduate Student Body 15,195
Freshmen Enrolled 2,870
GPA: 25% earned above 3.90
GPA: 50% earned between 3.30-3.90
GPA: 25% earned below 3.30
SAT: 25% scored above 1980
SAT: 50% scored between 1770-1980
   Math    610-690
   Verbal  580-670
   Writing 580-670
SAT: 25% earned below 1770
ACT: 25% scored above 28
ACT: 50% scored between 24-28
ACT: 25% scored below 24
Transfers Enrolled 623
Average GPA (Transfers) 3.26

Geographic Distribution
United States (freshmen)
Massachusetts 948
Other New England States 516
Mid-Atlantic 865
South 138
Midwest 69
West 146
International (undergrads)
Africa 5%
Asia 34%
Oceania 0.5%
Europe 26%
North America 5%
Central and South America and the Caribbean

20%

Student Life
Freshmen living on campus  95%
Freshmen receiving financial aid 90%
Freshman enrolled in honors program  336
Approximate number students active in campus organizations  5000
Students participating in varsity and intramural sports 4436

  • High School Students
    • What We Look For
    • Required Materials
    • Academic Profile
    • Admissions Deadlines
    • International Students

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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