2016-2017 GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
2016-2017 GUIDE TO
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISadmissions.illinois.edu217-333-0302ACT Code: 1154 SAT Code: 1836
Campus Visits: Year-roundadmissions.illinois.edu/Visit/ Campus-Visits/programs
Terms: Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM
INDIANA UNIVERSITYadmissions.indiana.edu812-855-0661ACT Code: 1210 SAT Code: 1324
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.indiana.edu/visit
Terms: Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (May/June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM, many Saturdays 8AM-1PM
UNIVERSITY OF IOWAadmissions.uiowa.edu319-335-3847ACT Code: 1356 SAT Code: 6681
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.uiowa.edu/visit
Terms: Fall (Aug), Winter (Dec), Spring (Jan), Summer (May/June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDadmissions.umd.edu301-314-8385ACT Code: 5814 SAT Code: 1746
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.umd.edu/explore/Visit.php
Terms: Fall (Aug/Sept), Winter (Jan), Spring (Feb), Summer (June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANadmissions.umich.edu734-764-7433ACT Code: 2062 SAT Code: 1839
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.umich.edu/visit
Terms: Fall (Sept), Winter (Jan), Spring (May), Summer (June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYadmissions.msu.edu517-355-8332ACT Code: 2032 SAT Code: 1465
Open House Dates: July 2017Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.msu.edu/visit
Terms: Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (May/June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAadmissions.tc.umn.edu612-625-2008ACT Code: 2156 SAT Code: 6874
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit
Terms: Fall (Sept)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLNadmissions.unl.edu402-472-2023ACT Code: 2482 SAT Code: 6877
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.unl.edu/rld
Terms: Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (May)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
PURDUE UNIVERSITYadmissions.purdue.edu765-494-1776ACT Code: 1230 SAT Code: 1631
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.purdue.edu/visit
Terms: Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (May/June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
RUTGERS UNIVERSITYadmissions.rutgers.edu732-445-4636ACT Code: 2592 SAT Code: 2765
Open House Dates: April 8, 2017 Campus Visits: Year-round https://rutgers-adm.edu.185r.net/Event
Terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan), Spring (Jan-May), Summer (May-July)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINadmissions.wisc.edu608-262-3961 [email protected] Code: 4656 SAT Code: 1846
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.wisc.edu/visitbucky
Terms: Fall (Sept), Spring (Jan), Summer (May)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYundergrad.osu.edu614-292-3980 [email protected] Code: 3312 SAT Code: 1592
Campus Visits: Year-round campusvisit.osu.edu
Terms: Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
PENN STATEadmissions.psu.edu814-865-5471 [email protected] Code: 3656 SAT Code: 2660
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.psu.edu/pennstate/visit
Terms: Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer I (May), Summer II (June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYadmissions.northwestern.edu847-491-7271ACT Code: 1106 SAT Code: 1565
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.northwestern.edu/visit
Terms: Fall (Sept), Winter (Jan), Spring (Mar/Apr), Summer (June)Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM, select Saturdays 9AM-1PM
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOcollegeadmissions.uchicago.edu773-702-8650ACT Code: 1152 SAT Code: 1832
Campus Visits: Year-round collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/visiting
Terms: FallHours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM, Sat (March-Nov) 8:30AM-1PM
FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILESCLASS SIZE AVG
GPAAVG
ACT SCOREAVG
SAT SCORE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 7,550 3.25-3.8 26-31 1300-1440
INDIANA UNIVERSITY 7,875 3.81 25-31 1110-1300
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 5,691 3.71 23-28 1060-1290
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND 4,550 4.21 29-33 1260-1420
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 6,860 3.87 30-34 1440-1570
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 7,800 3.7 24-28 1030-1210
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 5,600 N/A 27-32 1320-1470
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN 4,430 N/A 25.2 N/A
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 1,925 N/A 31-34 1390-1560
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 6,978 N/A 28-32 1220-1380
PENN STATE 8,882 3.55-3.97 26-30 1170-1350
PURDUE UNIVERSITY 6,812 3.72 25-31 1110-1320
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 6,500 3.7 26-31 1240-1420
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 6,400 3.8-4.0 27-31 1250-1390
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 1,550 N/A 32-35 1450-1550
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COSTS & FINANCIAL AIDIN-STATE TUITION
OUT-OF-STATE
TUITIONROOM & BOARD FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
FINANCIAL AID FORMS
NEEDED
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS $15,630 $31,252 $11,308 Automatic consideration FAFSA
INDIANA UNIVERSITY $10,388 $34,246 $10,040 Automatic consideration FAFSA
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA $8,575 $28,813 $10,107 Automatic consideration FAFSA
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND $10,180 $32,044 $11,758 Automatic consideration FAFSA
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN $14,402 $45,410 $10,872 Automatic consideration FAFSA & CSS Profile
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY $14,114 $37,942 $9,784 Automatic consideration FAFSA & CSS Profile
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA $14,224 $23,888 $9,058 Automatic considerationwhen 11/1 priority deadline is met FAFSA
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA– LINCOLN
$225.25/ credit hr
$709.25/ credit hr $10,670
Automatic consideration for most; personal statement required for
leadership and diversity scholarshipsFAFSA
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY $48,624 $48,624 $14,936 Automatic consideration FAFSA & CSS Profile
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY $10,010 $28,202 $11,706Automatic consideration for most merit awards
(meritawards.osu.edu); consideration for need-based aid with FAFSA
FAFSA
PENN STATE $17,514 $31,346 $10,926 Automatic consideration with completion of FAFSA FAFSA
PURDUE UNIVERSITY $10,002 $28,804 $10,030 Automatic consideration FAFSA
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY $11,408 $27,059 $12,134 Automatic consideration FAFSA
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN $10,488 $32,738* $10,446 Students must apply for financial aid and scholarships FAFSA
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO $50,997 $50,997 $15,093 Automatic consideration for merit awards; students must apply for need-based aid
FAFSA & Institutional worksheet
*MN Residents: $13,761
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APPLICATION PROCESS, DATES, & COSTSTEST
SCORES REQUIRED
TEST SCORE SUBMISSION
APPLICATION DEADLINE
ADMISSIONS DECISION
RELEASE DATE APP FEE FEE WAIVERS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ACT or SAT I Official from testing agency only
Early Action: Nov 1 Regular: Dec 1
Early Action: mid-DecRegular: early Feb
$50 domestic; $75 intl
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, institutional fee
waiver form accepted
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ACT or SAT Official from testing agency only
Early Action: Nov 1 Regular: Feb 1
Early Action: Jan 15 Regular: Mar 15 $60
Federal guidelines; NACAC, ACT or SAT fee waiver verified
by high school counselor
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ACT or SATSelf-reported, official required
before enrollmentPriority: Mar 1 Rolling admission $40
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDACT with Writing or
SAT IOfficial from testing
agency onlyPriority: Nov 1
Regular: Jan 20Priority: by Feb 1 Regular: by Apr 1 $75
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANACT with Writing or
SAT IOfficial from testing
agency onlyEarly Action: Nov 1
Regular: Feb 1Early Action: Dec 24 Regular: early April $75
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ACT or SAT, Writing optional
Official from testing agency only
Rolling admission
Rolling admission
$65 domestic; $75 intl
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAACT or SAT,
Writing recommended
Official from testing agency only Priority: Nov 1 Rolling admission $55
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA– LINCOLN
ACT/SAT, no Writing
Self-reported, official required
before enrollment
Rolling admission; Jan 15 for best scholarship
considerationRolling admission $45
Free/reduced lunch, Pell eligibility, TRIO Program, Military members, spouses,
and dependents
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY ACT or SAT Official from testing agency only
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular: Jan 1
Early Decision: Dec 15 Regular:
late March$75
NACAC, College Board, and college counselor
letters accepted
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ACT or SAT I,no Writing
Official from testing agency only
Early Action: Nov 1 Regular: Feb 1
Early Action: mid-Jan Regular:
end of March$60
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
PENN STATE ACT or SAT, no Writing
Official from testing agency only
Rolling (recommended)
Nov 30Late-Oct through May 1
$65 domestic; $75 intl
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
PURDUE UNIVERSITY ACT or SAT I, no Writing
Official from testing agency only
Scholarship consideration:
Nov 1; Priority: Jan 1
Rolling admission $60
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
RUTGERS UNIVERSITYACT or SAT,
Writing recommended
Official from testing agency only
Early Action: Nov 1 Regular: Dec 1
Early Action: Jan 31 Regular: Feb 28 $70
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN ACT or SAT Official from testing agency only
Early Action: Nov 1 Regular: Feb 1
Early Action: by end of Jan Regular: by end of March $60
Federal guidelines; NACAC, College Board, college
counselor letters, and hardship case letters accepted
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ACT or SAT, no Writing
Self-reported for domestic students,
official required before enrollment; Official required for
intl applicants
Early Action & Early Decision I:
Nov 1 Early Decision II &
Regular: Jan 1
Early Action & Early Decision I: mid-Dec
Early Decision II: mid-Feb
Regular: late March
$75Anyone who indicates they are applying for financial aid
will have application fee waived
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TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATIONCLASS
SIZE GPA
COMPLETED TRANSFER CREDIT
REQUIREMENTS TERMS WEB PAGE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 1,380 3.14-3.78Varies by major;
admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/Transfer/handbook
Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (June) admissions.illinois.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of $5,000 scholarships are awarded to Illinois community college students based on academic qualifications and demonstrated financial need.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences; Applied Health Sciences; Business; Media; Education; Engineering; Fine & Applied Arts; Liberal Arts & Sciences; Social Work
INDIANA UNIVERSITY 1,252 avg: 3.35 26 transferable credits Fall (Sept), Spring (Jan), Summer (May/June) admissions.indiana.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: scholarships.indiana.edu
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: College of Arts and Sciences, Kelley School of Business, Jacobs School of Music, School of Education, School of Informatics and Computing, School of Global and International Studies, The Media School, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, School of Social Work, School of Art + Design
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 1,161 avg: 3.12 Depends on area of study Fall, Spring, Summer admissions.uiowa.edu/transfer
SCHOLARSHIPS: Various scholarships for community college transfers: admissions.uiowa.edu/finances/scholarships-transfer-students
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Majors within Liberal Arts & Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, University College, Business, Medicine, Education, Public Health, Pharmacy
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND 2,250 avg: 3.39Strong preference for English
composition and college algebra; preference for
30 creditsFall and Spring www.admissions.umd.edu/
requirements/TransferStudents.php
SCHOLARSHIPS: Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship (TAES) for MD Community College students, 60 credits or AA complete with 3.5 or higher - 2 yrs full tuition; President’s Scholarship geared to out-of-state transfers
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Architecture, Planning, and Preservation; Arts and Humanities; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Information Studies; Business; Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences; Education; Engineering; Public Health; Journalism; Letters and Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 1,150 avg: 3.7 None; Preference for 60+ credits
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer admissions.umich.edu/transfer-u-m
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,500 for community college transfers with 3.5+ GPA
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Literature, Science, and the Arts; Engineering; Kinesiology; Nursing; Art & Design; Music, Theatre and Dance; Architecture and Urban Planning; Business; Information; Education; Pharmacy; Dental Hygiene; Public Policy; Public Health
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 1,500 min: 3.0English composition,
college algebra; preference for 28+ credits
Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan),
Summer (May/June)www.beaspartan.msu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Community College Scholarship, Lansing 2+2+2 Scholarship to Lansing-area ENG students from LCC, Phi Theta Kappa transfers with 3.5+, Trustee Scholarship for in-state transfers with 3.5+ and 42+ credits
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts and Letters, Business, Communication Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering, James Madison College, Music, Natural Science, Nursing, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Veterinary Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 2,000 avg: 3.3Varies by college, most students admitted have
26+ credits
All programs admit for Fall; Some programs
admit for Springadmissions.tc.umn.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: z.umn.edu/scholinfoAVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Biological Sciences; College of Continuing Education; Design; Education and Human Development; Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Liberal Arts; Science and Engineering; Management; Nursing; Allied Health
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA– LINCOLN
800 N/A 12 Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (May) admissions.unl.edu/transfer
SCHOLARSHIPS: MSEP, George Beadle: $14,500/year, min. 3.0 GPA & 14 earned credit hours, Nebraska Legacy: $14,500 or $7,000, min. 3.0 GPA, 14 earned credit hours & alum parent, Ruth Leverton: $9,500/year, min. 3.0 GPA & 14 earned credit hours, Aaron Douglas: $3,500/year, min. 3.0 & 14 earned credit hours.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: All undergrad programs
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TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATIONCLASS
SIZE GPA
COMPLETED TRANSFER CREDIT
REQUIREMENTS TERMS WEBSITE
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 100 N/A One full year; Max 45 credits transfer Fall and Winter only admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/
transfer.html
SCHOLARSHIPS: Need-based financial aid
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Weinberg College of Arts and Science, McCormick School of Engineering, School of Communication, Medill School of Journalism, Bienen School of Music, School of Education and Social Policy
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 2,721 avg: 3.230 semester hours of
college credit after high school graduation
Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (May/June) undergrad.osu.edu/
SCHOLARSHIPS: Some college-based scholarships available AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: All
PENN STATE 500 min: 2.5 min: 48Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan),
Summer I (May), Summer II (June)
admissions.psu.edu/info/ future/transfer
SCHOLARSHIPS: Dependent on interest area, FAFSA
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: admissions.psu.edu/academics/majors
PURDUE UNIVERSITY 809 Varies by major
Varies by major; Preference for 24+ credits
Fall (Aug), Spring (Jan), Summer (May/June)
www.admissions.purdue.edu/transfer
SCHOLARSHIPS: None
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Pharmacy, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Exploratory Studies, Management, Polytechnic Institute
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 2,500 avg: 3.4
12+ credits in liberal arts programs; up to 60 for upper division/professional schools.
Foundation courses may be required dependent upon intended major.
Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan),
Spring (Jan-May) Summer (May-July)
admissions.rutgers.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships- community college transfers with 3.8+ GPA, members of PTK Honor Society and AA or AS degree prior to enroll; Francis B. and Paige D. L’Hommedieu Scholarships- NJ community college transfers with 3.8+ GPA, and AA or AS degree prior to enroll.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Arts and Sciences; Biological/Life Sciences; Business; Communication, IT, and Journalism; Engineering; Environmental Studies; Fine and Performing Arts; Health Professions; Nursing; Pharmacy
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 1,300 avg: 3.3-3.8
At least 24 graded college credits (not AP/IB/CLEP or Retro FL credits) to include
English composition, college math, science, humanities, and social
science credits
Fall (Sept), Spring (Jan),
Summer (May)admissions.wisc.edu/apply/transfer
SCHOLARSHIPS: None that are transfer student-specific
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: There are 8 undergraduate schools and colleges that offer 140 majors. All programs available to freshmen are also available to transfer students.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 25 N/AAt least one semester
of classes in a degree-seeking program
Fall collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/applicants/transfer
SCHOLARSHIPS: Need-based financial aid AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: All
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