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Key Admission Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
9,925
Students Applied
62%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
254
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 |
Test Optional
No
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
No
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1177
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.30
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
What Students Are Saying
- Try to be active in as many clubs, and activities as you can! Fun during your first year is a must!
- Think about renting (off-campus). Dorms (on - campus). Off campus is way cheaper ,yearly! But meal plans are usually for the on campus students.
- If you do drugs, don't come! This is a dry campus (no alcohol)!
- Think about renting (off-campus). Dorms (on - campus). Off campus is way cheaper ,yearly! But meal plans are usually for the on campus students.
- If you do drugs, don't come! This is a dry campus (no alcohol)!
Nailah from Upper Marlboro, MD
Some tips are:
-Don't come here and think it will be like High School, this mindset will KILL your GPA
-GO TO CLASS
-DO YOUR WORK
-Don't come here and think it will be like High School, this mindset will KILL your GPA
-GO TO CLASS
-DO YOUR WORK
Keisha from New Bloomfield, PA
- If you plan on living on-campus but aren't comfortable sharing a room with another person, request a single room as soon as possible (the 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 bldgs. are all single room apartments) as they go pretty quickly!
- DON'T expect it to be 'party hardy' like UPark. But don't assume that because it isn't a renowned party campus there's nothing going on. Ask around -- word travels.
- Try to participate in class as much as possible -- my in-class participation made up 15% of my grade for one of my courses. Additionally, the more you get used to speaking in public settings, the better. Trust me.
- Sign up for activities! Meeting new people will gradually help you get settled in.
- DON'T expect it to be 'party hardy' like UPark. But don't assume that because it isn't a renowned party campus there's nothing going on. Ask around -- word travels.
- Try to participate in class as much as possible -- my in-class participation made up 15% of my grade for one of my courses. Additionally, the more you get used to speaking in public settings, the better. Trust me.
- Sign up for activities! Meeting new people will gradually help you get settled in.
Sophia from Harrisburg, PA
If not living on campus, buy a comfortable car, since the drive is fairly long each day. The school is located in Middletown, PA, which is roughly thirty minutes from the city of Harrisburg.
Christopher from Mechanicsburg, PA
it is hard to get around if you don't have a car or you don't know friends who have a car. literally you have to take an uber/taxi almost everywhere.
chelsea - brooklyn, ny
Biscotti's is a great place to study and also provides a place to sip coffee, meet up with friends, and enjoy free time. Utilize the resources offered, join clubs and on-campus organizations, and don't be afraid to interact with others. If you treat professors and other students with respect, they will respect you.
Anonymous
Don't be afraid to ask questions. All of the Staff is very helpful ! They will answer all your questions or direct you to someone who can.
Theresa from Middletown, DE
Be open minded and be willing to try something new and out of your comfort zone. However, do not be naïve. Know where you are going, who is going to be there and what type of function you are attending.
Kelsey from Jonestown, PA
Always find times to meet with tutors and your professor.
Antwan from Washington, DC
Like everything in life you do have to put in the work to get the rewards later. Teachers are pretty understandable, so if you have late work most of them will still allow you to email it later. To make friends (especially if your off campus) is to join a club or two and go to events.
Akwele from Middletown, PA