ROAR FALL 2024 Institutional updates
Published November 2024
ROAR Executive Board
Position Chairperson Institution Email
Chairperson Kylie Rigdon University of Tennessee krigdon@utk.edu
Counselor Relations Chair Rachel Ritter Xavier University ritterr@xavier.edu
Membership & Communication Chair Alex Slaughter Texas A&M University alexslaughter@tamu.edu
Social & Professional Development Chair Katie Cannon University of Oregon kmcarter@uoregon.edu
Special Events Chair Katie Bainbridge Ohio University bainbridgek@ohio.edu
Student Engagement Chair Hannah Haage Northern Arizona University hannah.haage@nau.edu
Institution
ROAR Members
Campus
Location
Representative
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Amy Cox amyc@acu.edu
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Meg Gray meg.gray1@asu.edu
Babson College Babson Park, MA
Cassandra FloresMontano cfloresmontano@babson.edu
Baylor University Waco, TX Micah Marroquin micah_marroquin@baylor.edu
Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Leann Schmitz lschmi03@calpoly.edu
Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY
Vanessa Gonsalves vjgonsalves@campbellsville.edu
Chadron State College Chadron, NE Gabriela Perez gperez@csc.edu
Creighton University Omaha, NE Rae-Anne Mena raeannemena@creighton.edu
DePaul University Chicago, IL Kelsey O’Neill koneil15@depaul.edu
Elon University Elon, NC Allie McManaman aberger14@elon.edu
Fort Hayes State University Hays, KS Candace Bollig clbollig@fhsu.edu
George Washington University Washington, DC Kaitlin Crepps kcrepps@gwu.edu
Grinnell College Grinnell, IA
Grace RobertsonLloyd lloydgra2@grinnell.edu
Hastings College Hastings, NE Jon Mires jon.mires@hastings.edu
High Point University High Point, NC Tom Smith tsmith11@highpoint.edu
Hult International Business School Cambridge, MA
Shanna DeDolph Crystal OcampoFernadez
shanna.dedolph@hult.edu crystal.ocampo-fer@hult.edu
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Dustin Hunter dhunter@ithaca.edu
Kansas State University Manhattan, KS SJ Gulick sjgulick@k-state.edu
Knox College Galesburg, IL Hannah Murphy hmurphy@knox.edu
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA Samuel Long Samuel.lang@mcphs.edu
Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Joanne Germano joanne.germano@marist.edu
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Monique McGregor mcgreg85@msu.edu
Mississippi State University Starkville, MS Anne-Browning Wilson a.b.wilson@msstate.edu
Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Bill Motzer wmotzer@nebrwesleyan.edu
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Hannah Haage hannah.haage@nau.edu
Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Bianca Simboli bsimboli@nmu.edu
Ohio University Athens, OH Katie Bainbridge bainbridgek@ohio.edu
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Justin Duval juduval@okstate.edu
Prescott College Prescott, AZ Halle Fernandez halle.fernandez@prescott.edu
Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Kim Parrett parrettk@sacredheart.edu
Samford University Homewood, AL Shannon Milholland Shannon.milholland@samford.edu
San Diego State University San Diego, CA Brian Zaun bzaun@sdsu.edu
Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Lisa Hanson lisa.hanson@shu.edu
South Dakota Mines Rapid City, SD Kristen Kugler kristen.kugler@sdsmt.edu
Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Eric Bensing ericbensing@suu.edu
Texas A&M University College Station, TX Alex Slaughter alexslaughter@tamu.edu
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Jen Miller jen.miller@ttu.edu
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Beth Hodge beth.hodge@ua.edu
University College Dublin Dublin, Ireland Bridie Troy briget.troy@ucd.ie
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Kelsey Livingston kelseylivingston@arizona.edu
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Sara Wood sjw026@uark.edu
University of Florida Gainesville, FL Pam Lang plang@admissions.ua.edu
University of Idaho Moscow, ID Cassi Villavicencio cvillavicencio@uidaho.edu
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Joel Perkins joel.perkins@ku.edu
University of Massachusetts –Amherst Amherst, MA John Moore johnmoore@umass.edu
University of Missouri Columbia, MO Emma Briggs askemma@missouri.edu
University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Maria Nazarenus malessandro2@unl.edu
University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV Linda Dannemiller ldannemiller@unr.edu
University of Oklahoma Norman, OK Andrew Psaltis apsaltis@ou.edu
University of Oregon Eugene, OR Katie Cannon kmcarter@uoregon.edu
University of Pittsburg Pittsburgh, PA Richie Garza rrg45@pitt.edu
University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN Kylie Rigdon krigdon@utk.edu
University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Adrienne Loveland Lorenzo Scalise weisz@uwyo.edu lscalis1@uwyo.edu
Villanova University Villanova, PA Patrick Ronay patrick.ronay@villanova.edu
Washington College Chestertown, MD Carrie Nagle cnagle2@washcoll.edu
Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Rachel Ritter ritterr@xavier.edu
Table of Contents
Only presenting ROAR-member institutions are included in this booklet.
Arizona State University | Page 6
Creighton University | Page 7
Hastings College | Page 8
Kansas State University | Page 9
Knox College | Page 10
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Page 11
Northern Arizona University | Page 12
Ohio University | Page 13
Sacred Heart University | Page 14
San Diego State University | Page 15
Seton Hall University | Page 16
The University of Alabama | Page 17
The University of Kansas | Page 18
University of Oklahoma | Page 19
University of Oregon | Page 20
University of Tennessee | Page 21
University of Wyoming | Page 22
Villanova University | Page 23
Washington College | Page 24
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
asu.edu
admissions@asu.edu
CONTACT
Meg Gray
Email: asumeggray@asu.edu
Phone: (480) 262-7695
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 115, 000 Out-of-State Student Population: 40% Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Average Class Size: 39
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Pacific 12 Conference
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $32,000+
Room & Board: $17,000+
*Variable costs
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: Test Optional
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.55
GPA used: Unweighted CORE GPA
Superscore Tests? No
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: ASU Scholarship Estimator - Financial Aid & Scholarship Services
Scholarship Amount Range: Varies per year
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions – Priority deadline is November 1st
Scholarship Deadline: May 1st for automatic consideration
Applications Accepted: Common App and ASU Application
ABOUT
Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University also takes the top spot in the nation for sustainability (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) and global impact (Times Higher Education). This is where students and faculty work with NASA to advance and lead space exploration. Where undergraduates learn from Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners. Where worldrenowned scientists and scholars take on the most pressing challenges facing our planet and its people. Where 81 undergraduate and graduate programs rank among the top 25 degree programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report, with 37 programs ranked in the top 10. This is where next-generation innovators thrive while advancing pioneering research, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship and economic development.
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
https://www.creighton.edu/ admissions@creighton.edu
CONTACT
Rae-Anne Mena, Associate Director
Email: raeannemena@creighton.edu
Phone: (531) 541-0378
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,481
Out-of-State Student Population: 78%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Average Class Size: 22
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I Athletic Conference: Big East
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $48,856
Room & Board: $13,652
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 26-31/1250-1430
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.6-4.0
GPA used: Weighted
Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: Automatically considered with admission review
Scholarship Amount Range: $16,000-$30,000
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Action 11/1 otherwise Rolling Scholarship Deadline: Scholarship Priority Deadline 12/1
Applications Accepted: Common App and Institutional App
ABOUT
Top-ranked Creighton University prepares students for success through a Jesuit, Catholic education. With 140+ academic paths spanning the arts, sciences, law, business, and multiple health sciences fields, and at Creighton, students can find their passion here. From research to internships to service-based learning, our students do more. There is no university in the country like Creighton in terms of size, the array of professional and graduate programs offered. Home to the College World Series, Omaha has a metropolitan area population of nearly 1 million. It is located on the western bank of the Missouri River, which serves as the Nebraska-Iowa border. The city is the major urban area between Chicago and Denver and between Kansas City and Minneapolis. Creighton’s 139-acre campus is within walking distance of downtown and the four Fortune 500 companies that call Omaha home.
Hastings College
Hastings, Nebraska
hastings.edu
hcadmissions@hastings.edu
CONTACT
Jon Mires, Director of Regional Recruitment
Email: Jon.mires@hastings.edu
Phone: (720) 219-8888
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,000
Out-of-State Student Population: 25%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Average Class Size: 15
Athletic Division: NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
Athletic Conference: Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $39,280
Room & Board: $12,590
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: NA
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.5
GPA used: Weighted
Superscore Tests? No
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: application for admission with transcripts Scholarship Amount Range: $10,000 to $18,000 per year
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: None, rolling admissions
Scholarship Deadline: Full Tuition Scholarship Competition February Applications Accepted: Institutional and Common Application
ABOUT
Formed through exceptional teaching, deliberate mentoring, welcoming and participatory community, Hastings College sends forth creative, curious, caring students who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities. A block-style semester schedule allows professors and students to focus on fewer classes at a time, while internships and hands-on experiences further prepare students for a successful career and life.
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
www.k-state.edu
apply@k-state.edu
CONTACT
SJ Gulick, Regional Admissions Coordinator
Email: kstate11@k-state.edu
Phone: 785-532-1521
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,649
Out-of-State Student Population: 32%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Average Class Size: 28
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Big 12
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $ 28,348
Room & Board: $ 7,950–14,700
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 23/1140
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.79
GPA used: Weighted or unweighted
Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: 3.25+ GPA Scholarship Amount Range: $8,672-17,346/Year
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Rolling
Scholarship Deadline: December 1
Applications Accepted: Common App, Institutional App
ABOUT
Kansas State University is a public Research 1 institution with over 250 areas of study. Alongside this, K-State was the first operational land-grant university in the United States and was founded in 1863, enjoying a long history of academic excellence and commitment to service to Kansas. Students can enjoy 16 Division I sports within the Big 12 conference and over 400 clubs and organizations to get involved in outside of their studies. The main campus is located in Manhattan, KS, with other campuses located in Salina and Olathe.
CONTACT
Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois
https://www.knox.edu/ admission@knox.edu
Hannah Murphy, Associate Director of Denver Recruitment
Email: hmurphy@knox.edu
Phone: 309-351-6276
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,125
Out-of-State Student Population: 52%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 14
Athletic Division: NCAA Division III
Athletic Conference: Midwest Conference
COST OF ATTENDANCE 2023-2024 (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $55,587
Room & Board: $10,407
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 21-28/ 1180-1365
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.66
GPA used: Recalculated Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Test Optional
Scholarship Requirements: Holistic review with application
Scholarship Amount Range: $35,000 - $45,000 per year (merit awards)
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: January 15 (will accept applications after this date)
Scholarship Deadline: N/A
Applications Accepted: Common App, Institutional App, Coalition App
ABOUT
Knox College, one of the 40 Colleges That Change Lives, is a private, undergraduate, residential liberal arts and sciences institution located in Galesburg, Illinois. Galesburg is a small city full of good food, good people, and accessible by two nearby airports and Amtrak. Founded by abolitionists, Knox is rooted in an historic commitment to social justice and remains one of the diverse colleges in the nation, with 24% of students coming from outside the US and 36% U.S. students of color. Through a unique 3-3 academic calendar, Knox’s curriculum allows students to develop their own educational plan choosing from over 50 majors and minors. Additionally, 100% of students complete an independent study, internship, study abroad, research, creative project, or participate in an immersion term while at Knox.
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, Nebraska
www.nebrwesleyan.edu
admissions@nebrwesleyan.edu
CONTACT
Bill Motzer, Regional Admissions Counselor, Based in Denver
Email: wmotzer@nebrwesleyan.edu
Phone: 402-450-9538 (cell)
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,690
Out-of-State Student Population: 28%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Average Class Size: 17
Athletic Division: NCAA Division III
Athletic Conference: American Rivers Conference
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $45,342
Room & Board: $12,842
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: ACT 22 - 29
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.40 – 3.85 GPA used: Weighted
Superscore Tests? Yes Test Policy for Fall 2025: Test Optional Scholarship Requirements: $30,000+ (Minimum Scholarship awarded to Colorado students, regardless of GPA). Students with a 3.75+ GPA are eligible for a full-ride NWU-Huge Scholarship. Scholarship Amount Range: $30,000 to $34,500 (NWU-Huge Scholarship is a full-ride)
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: November 1 (Priority) – Rolling Admission and Scholarship offers after Nov. 1st Scholarship Deadline: December 1st for the Huge Scholarship (pronounced “Hugh-Ghee” for Harry Huge ’58) Applications Accepted: (Common App, Institutional App)
ABOUT
All Pell-eligible students receive 100% full tuition in grants and scholarships. 60% of NWU students graduate with two academic majors or as many as three academic minors. NWU is the third-largest feeder school of graduates into the University of Nebraska Healthcare System, including medical school placement of 90% and dental school placement of 91%. NWU offers a BSN direct-entry program As the capital of Nebraska, Lincoln supports professional opportunities in tech, healthcare, business and state governance. Prairie Wolves compete in 21 varsity sports and ranks #12 among all 1,099 NCAA DI, II and III schools in producing Academic All-American athletes.
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
www.nau.edu/admissions admissions@nau.edu
CONTACT
Hannah Haage, Manager, Out of State Recruitment
Email: hannah.haage@nau.edu
Phone: (928) 523-5952
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,550
Out-of-State Student Population: 30%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Average Class Size: 37
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I Athletic Conference: Big Sky Conference and Western Athletic Conference (Swim & Dive)
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $17,532 (WUE) + $1,321 (Fees)
Room & Board: ~$14,000
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: Test score optional
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.35 unweighted core GPA used: Recalculated and unweighted based off 14 core courses Superscore Tests? No Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: All admitted students receive a merit scholarship Scholarship Amount Range: WUE tuition discount plus $4,500-$8,500 in merit scholarship per year
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Rolling
Scholarship Deadline: May 1st
Applications Accepted: Institutional App
ABOUT
Northern Arizona University is built on a student-first foundation. We deliver world-class academics for a worldready generation. In every classroom, top-flight research powers personalized teaching. With nearly 100 undergraduate programs in 8 academic colleges, our location in the mountains and pines of northern Arizona provides a stunning background for students’ academic and personal growth. All admitted students from Colorado and other WUE states automatically receive the WUE tuition rate. Scholarships are automatically awarded based on students’ unweighted core GPA test scores are not needed.
CONTACT
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio ohio.edu/admissions admissions@ohio.edu
Katie Bainbridge, Senior Regional Recruitment Manager - Denver
Email: bainbridgek@ohio.edu
Phone: (740) 597-1218
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 23,768
Out-of-State Student Population: 15%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Average Class Size: 26
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Mid-American Conference
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $ 14,158 in-state; $24,838 out-of-state
Room & Board: $ 13,416
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 22-27/1100-1270 (test score values only reflect scores used in admissions decisions)
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.64
GPA used: Recalculated to a 4.0 scale
Superscore Tests? SAT yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: Application for admission serves as application for scholarships; test optional Scholarship Amount Range: Up to full tuition and fees
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Action: November 15; Rolling Decision: February 1
Scholarship Deadline: Scholarship Priority Deadline November 15
Applications Accepted: Common Application and institutional application
ABOUT
Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our Athens campus offers students a residential learning experience in one of the nation’s most picturesque academic settings. Additional campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online programs further advance the University’s commitment to providing educational access and opportunity. Ohio University is a Carnegie R1-classified research-intensive institution with a record of advancing knowledge through discovery and innovation Visit ohio.edu for more information.
CONTACT
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut sacredheart.edu
enroll@sacredheart.edu
Kimberly Burton, Director of Regional Admissions West Coast
Email: burtonk2@sacredheart.edu
Phone: (203)610-9503
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,600
Out-of-State Student Population: 75%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Average Class Size: 22
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: MAAC
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $ 45,000
Room & Board: $ 18,000
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Test Optional
Average GPA: 3.65
GPA used: weighted
Superscore Tests? Yes
Scholarship Requirements: all admitted students receive
Scholarship Amount Range: $4,000 to $22,000 annually
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Decision: November 15th, Early Action I: December 1st, Regular: Feb.15th
Applications Accepted: Common Application
ABOUT
Sacred Heart University is a private, Roman Catholic university, located about 55 miles northeast of NYC in beautiful, quaint Fairfield, CT. SHU offers over 50 majors in Healthcare professions, Business, Technology, Arts and Sciences, Communication and Education with an emphasis on dual degrees in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Speech Pathology and many others. Our new residence halls, hockey arena, healthcare education building, and rec center are just a few reasons to visit our beautiful state of the art campus. With 33 Division 1 athletic teams on campus and 33 club teams, school spirit abounds! SHU is ranked 10th in the Nation for students involved and engaged in community service. Giving back to community is all important to our students, along with supporting our teams, performing and theatre arts groups and campus ministry projects. There really is something for everyone at SHU.
San Diego State University
San Diego, California sdsu.edu prospective@sdsu.edu
CONTACT
Brian Zaun, Regional Admissions and Recruitment Manager
Email: bzaun@sdsu.edu
Phone: (619) 323-8039
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 32,064
Out-of-State Student Population: 15%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Average Class Size: Lower Division = 43; Upper Division = 35
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I Athletic Conference: Mountain West Conference
COST OF ATTENDANCE (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees: $ 23,328
Room & Board: $ 22,824
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: Test Free
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.9/3.75-4.25
GPA used: A-G required subjects for 10th & 11th grades; weight given to honors, AP, IB, and college courses
Superscore Tests? N/A
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Test Free
Scholarship Requirements: sdsu.edu/scholarships
Scholarship Amount Range: Varies
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: October 1st – November 30th
Scholarship Deadline: Varies
Applications Accepted: Cal State Apply
ABOUT
Each year, San Diego State University provides 30,000+ students with opportunities to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. SDSU students are graduating at record rates across all 7 colleges, and Forbes ranks SDSU the 16th best public college, and Wall Street Journal ranks SDSU the 11th best value. These rankings are based on alumni salaries, student debt, graduation rates, academic success, and student outcomes. United by pride in our Aztec identity, the SDSU community is committed to graduating the global citizens, compassionate leaders and ethical innovators who will influence the future of San Diego and the world. SDSU offers close to 100 undergraduate degree programs and generates more research funding than any of the other 22 campuses that make up the California State University system. The university is strong and getting stronger. With the addition of the Mission Valley campus expansion and the record number of applicants, it is a great time to be a SDSU student.
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
www.shu.edu
shu.edu/undergraduate-admissions
CONTACT
Lisa Hanson, Assistant Director of Admissions, West Coast Region
Email: lisa.hanson@shu.edu
Phone: (862) 216.5748
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 6200
Out-of-State Student Population: 50%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Average Class Size: 21
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I Athletic Conference: Big East Conference
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: ~ $53,000
Room & Board: ~ $17,000
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 26
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.7
GPA used: Unweighted | Recalculated
Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional with a few exceptions
Scholarship Requirements: Application and transcripts
Scholarship Amount Range: $20,000-$35,000/year on average
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Action: November 15th and December 15th | Regular Decision: February 1st and March 1st
Scholarship Deadline: Special Scholarships: January 15th
Applications Accepted: Common App, Institutional App
ABOUT
As one of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856. Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Seton Hall is a place that nurtures compassionate leaders who are prepared to make a difference in the world. With an overall employment rate of 95% and offering over 17,000 internships annually, Seton Hall graduates are well prepared for their career(s) upon graduation. Located just 14 miles (30-minute commute) from the nation’s business and entertainment capital, New York City, the nurturing community of Seton Hall provides the ‘best of both worlds’ in the village of South Orange.
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
www.ua.edu
admissions@ua.edu
CONTACT
Beth Hodge, Manager of Regional Recruitment
Email: beth.hodge@ua.edu
Phone: (205) 861-3510
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 34,389
Out-of-State Student Population: 53% domestic OOS + 3% international
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Average Class Size: 48% of classes are less than 20 students; less than 8% of classes have over 100 students
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $34,172
Room & Board: $15,016
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: ACT: 25-32; SAT: 1200-1440
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.57 - 4.23
GPA used: Higher of weighted or unweighted as reported on HS transcript Superscore Tests? Yes for admissions/No for scholarships
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional for 2025 applicants; TBD beyond 2025 cycle Scholarship Requirements: Automatic Merit Scholarships for students with a 3.5+ GPA and 25+ ACT or 1200+ SAT; Competitive Admissions Scholarships based on holistic review; Application for admission serves as Competitive Scholarship application. Scholarship Amount Range: $6,000 – Full Tuition for both Automatic Merit Scholarships and Competitive Admissions Scholarships. These amounts are per year for four years as long as the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA while on campus. Additional gift and endowed scholarships require a separate application which has a deadline of January 10.
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Priority deadline for out-of-state is January 10th
Scholarship Deadline: January 10th
Applications Accepted: Common App, Institutional App
ABOUT
Founded in 1831 as Alabama’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our beautiful 1,200-acre campus has everything students need to be successful during their college years. Students will be energized through leading-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art labs. They will be inspired by professors who are experts in their fields of study. They will be active in campus life through one of more than 650 student organizations. And they will be involved in a wide range of volunteer opportunities and internships. The University of Alabama – Where Legends Are Made.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas admissions.ku.edu
adm@ku.edu
CONTACT
Joel Perkins, West Coast Regional Admissions Representative
Email: joel.perkins@ku.edu
Phone: (785) 864-2522
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 20,116
Out-of-State Student Population: 45%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Average Class Size: 28
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Big 12
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $ 29,298
Room & Board: $ 11,610
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 26-31 / 1240-1400
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.68 (unweighted)
GPA used: Cumulative Weighted or Unweighted
Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: 3.25+ GPA
Scholarship Amount Range: $8,000 - $16,000 annually
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Action: November 1st; Rolling Admissions
Scholarship Deadline: December 1st Applications Accepted: Common Application & institutional application
ABOUT
In 1866, the University of Kansas welcomed the first class of 55 students to an unfinished building on a modest hill called Mount Oread. From that treeless ridge, KU flourished into the state’s flagship institution – a premier research university that claims nearly 30,000 enrolled students across five campuses.
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma admissions.ou.edu admissions@ou.edu
CONTACT
Andrew Psaltis, Rocky Mountain Admissions Counselor
Email: apsaltis@ou.edu
Phone: (720) 517-6091
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 22,000
Out-of-State Student Population: 46%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Average Class Size: 32
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $ 32,163
Room & Board: $ 15,383
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 26 / 1240
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.62
GPA used: Unweighted for admission / Weighted for scholarships. Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: Test inclusive: 3.5 GPA & 1160
Scholarship Amount Range: $9,000-$17,000 annually
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
or 3.25
Application Deadline: Early Action: November 1st; Regular Decision: February 1st
Scholarship Deadline: December 15th
Applications Accepted: Common Application & Institutional Application & Coalition Application
ABOUT
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma just 20 minutes south of Oklahoma City. OU’s Norman undergraduate population is slightly more than 20,000, giving students a major university experience in a private college atmosphere. With three campuses in Oklahoma, OU also offers study abroad opportunities at several locations and OU campuses overseas. Over 46% of OU students come from out of state, and 94% of students are offered a scholarship to attend. With 170+ degree programs, 40 national championships, and 650+ student organizations, OU provides students with small class sizes and big opportunities at one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
https://admissions.uoregon.edu/ admissions@uoregon.edu
CONTACT
Katie Cannon, Regional Admissions Counselor
Email: kmcarter@uoregon.edu (for counselors use) katie.admissions@uoregon.edu (for students use)
Phone: (541) 346-1282
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,568
Out-of-State Student Population: 50.1%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Average Class Size: 21
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Big 10
COST OF ATTENDANCE (out of state per year)
Tuition & Fees: $44,598
Room & Board: $16,611
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: permanently test optional
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.50 - 4.06
GPA used: Recalculated weighted Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional
Scholarship Requirements: varies per scholarship. Minimum 3.0 GPA Scholarship Amount Range: $3,000 - $20,000 per year
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Action – November 1st, Regular Decision – January 15th
Scholarship Deadline: February 1st
Applications Accepted: Common Application, Oregon Application
ABOUT
The University of Oregon is a public, flagship research institution located in Eugene, OR. Located two hours from Portland, an hour from the Oregon Coast and an hour from the Cascade Mountains there is a long list of things for students to explore. We are a mid-size school with approximately 20,000 undergraduate students and an average class size of 21 Students have 311 academic programs spread across eight colleges/schools to choose from. Some of our most popular programs include Business, Psychology, Human Physiology, Computer Science and Biology. It is also important that students find balance during their time at the UO. We encourage students to do this by living on campus, studying abroad – we have 300+ programs across 90 different countries – or by joining one of the 400 clubs we have. Go Ducks!
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
admissions.utk.edu admissions@utk.edu
CONTACT
Kylie Rigdon, Denver Regional Admissions Representative
Email: krigdon@utk.edu
Phone: (865) 974-2838
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 30,798
Out-of-State Student Population: 36%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Average Class Size: 31
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
Athletic Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $ 33,256
Room & Board: $ 13,356
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 26-31 / 1260-1380
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 4.01 - 4.5 (core, weighted, recalculated)
GPA used: Recalculated core weighted
Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Required
Scholarship Requirements: 3.8 GPA & 1300/28
Scholarship Amount Range: $8,000 - $18,000 annually
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Action: November 1st; Regular Decision: December 15th
Scholarship Deadline: December 15th
Applications Accepted: Common Application & institutional application
ABOUT
Where mountains meet music, arts meets adventure, culture meets cuisine, and no one meets a stranger. The University of Tennessee is located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River. Ranked among the nation’s top public universities, we are the flagship campus of the state’s premier land-grant institution. With over 360 majors, students have access to strong academics, experiential learning, and phenomenal faculty, peers, and alumni. We are a campus that thrives on excellence, innovation, and tradition, including our rich tradition of leadership and service. After all, we are Volunteers. Locally, nationally, and globally, UT Volunteers serve and shape communities by giving back and leading the way. The University of Tennessee is an everything school and an institution on the rise.
Univeristy of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming uwyo.edu
admissions@uwyo.edu
CONTACT
Adrienne Loveland, Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: weisz@uwyo.edu
Phone: 720-946-9678
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,931
Out-of-State Student Population: 35%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Average Class Size: 30
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I Athletic Conference: Mountain West
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $ 24,175
Room & Board: $ 13,710
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 25 / 1210
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.5 unweighted GPA used: Unweighted Superscore Tests? No Test Policy for Fall 2025: Test Optional Scholarship Requirements: Brown and Gold Commitment starts at 3.0. WUE – students need a 3.75 unweighted GPA and a 27 ACT or 1260 SAT score Scholarship Amount Range: $3,000 - $13,815 annually
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Rolling. Direct Entry Nursing – February 1st. Direct Entry Pharmacy – December 1st Scholarship Deadline: May 1st
Applications Accepted: Common Application & institutional application
ABOUT
Nestled between two mountain ranges in southeastern Wyoming, UW offers varied academic and lifestyle opportunities including year-round cultural and recreational activities. Located in Laramie, a town of more than 30,800 with a unique blend of sophistication and western hospitality, UW draws over 11,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. UW offers 200 areas of study, a small student /faculty ratio, and renowned faculty. As a nationally recognized research institution, UW’s global impact begins at our very own doorstep with innovative undergraduate and graduate research opportunities. UW provides an environment for success.
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
www.villanova.edu/university gotovu@villanova.edu
CONTACT
Patrick Ronay, Senior Assistant Director
Email: Patrick.ronay@villanova.edu
Phone: (610) 659-1340
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,700
Out-of-State Student Population: 82%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 22
Athletic Division: NCAA Division 1
Athletic Conference: Big East
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $66,838
Room & Board: $17,694
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% ACT/SAT: 33-35/1450-1530
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 4.20-4.57
GPA used: Weighted
Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional Scholarship Requirements: Varies
Scholarship Amount Range: $5,000 – Full tuition and room & board
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: November 1 (Early Decision 1, Early Action) January 15 (Early Decision 2, Regular Decision)
Scholarship Deadline: N/A. All admitted students are considered for our scholarships. Applications Accepted: Common App
ABOUT
Founded in 1842, Villanova is the only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation. Villanova University values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. Villanovans are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. Villanova attracts and forges world changers people who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them. The University consists of a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Business, College of Engineering, and the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.
Washington College
Chestertown, MD
washcoll.edu
wc_admissions@washcoll.edu
CONTACT
Carrie Nagle Associate Director of Enrollment
Email: cnagle2@washcoll.edu
Phone: 410-778-7700
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Undergraduate Enrollment: 923
Out-of-State Student Population: 60%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9:1
Average Class Size: 12
Athletic Division: NCAA Division III
Athletic Conference: Centennial
COST OF ATTENDANCE (per year)
Tuition & Fees: $56,988
Room & Board: $17,790
ADMISSIONS PROFILE
Average/Middle 50% SAT: 1250
Average/Middle 50% GPA: 3.67
GPA used: Weighted and recalculated
Superscore Tests? Yes
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Optional (Domestic)
Scholarship Requirements: Automatic Consideration Upon Acceptance
Scholarship Amount Range: $32,000 - $42,000
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Early Decision - 11/15; Early Action 12/1; Regular Decision 2/15
Scholarship Deadline: Priority Consideration - 12/1
Applications Accepted: Common App, Institutional App
ABOUT
Founded in 1782 with the support of George Washington himself, Washington College has upheld values of integrity, curiosity, and leadership for over two centuries. As Maryland’s premier small college, we deliver a modern liberal arts program grounded in critical thinking, diversified perspectives, and an emphasis on experiential learning. Here, academic rigor meets real-world application to shape future-ready graduates through rich opportunities in research, internships, study abroad, and field studies. Three centers of excellence - The Center for Environment and Society, The Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, and the Rose O’Neill Literary House - further enhance students’ depth of knowledge. Located on the scenic Eastern Shore in the historic riverfront town of Chestertown, the College combines peaceful campus life with access to Baltimore, D.C., and Philadelphia.