Moravian College
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1742
Affiliation:
Moravian Church in America
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
1,764
Environment:
Suburban
Endowment:
$81,070,378
Admissions
Address
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Website
http://www.moravian.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@moravian.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
Selective
Send application by:
March 1
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
James P. Mackin
Admissions office telephone:
(610) 861-1320
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
March 1
Decision sent by:
March 15
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
February 1
Decision sent by:
December 15
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$40
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
Yes
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://www.moravian.edu/admission/applying.htm
Tuition deposit:
$200 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
N/A
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
N/A |
| Mathematics |
3 |
4 |
| Science |
3 |
N/A |
| Lab |
2 |
N/A |
| Foreign language |
2 |
3 |
| Social studies |
4 |
N/A |
| History |
N/A |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
16 |
18 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
March 1
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
N/A
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Very important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Important
Character/personal qualities:
Very important
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Important
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Important
Volunteer work:
Important
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Important
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
65%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
82%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
63%
Total applicants:
1,871
Total acceptances:
1,212
Total freshman enrollment:
375
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
39%
Male applicants:
863
Male acceptances:
563
Male freshman enrollment:
152
Female applicants:
1,008
Female acceptances:
649
Female freshman enrollment:
223
Out-of-state freshmen:
50%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
202
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
117
Students enrolled from waiting list:
39
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
24%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
61%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
91%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
68%
Average high school GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
87%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
510 – 600
Math:
510 – 610
Combined:
1020 – 1210
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
4.0% |
4.0% |
| 600-699 |
22.0% |
28.0% |
| 500-599 |
55.0% |
52.0% |
| 400-499 |
19.0% |
16.0% |
| 300-399 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 200-299 |
N/A |
N/A |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
10%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
19 – 22
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
3.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
89.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
8.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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