College Survey Findings on Class Rank
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Name of School |
Is class rank required for admission? |
Top factors considered for admission |
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| Adrian College |
Not required but will look at if included |
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| Anna Maria College | No |
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| Arcadia University | No |
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| Arizona State University | No |
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| Baylor University |
If a school gives rank they will look at it but not required. |
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| Berkeley College | No |
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| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Do not require but do record if on student's transcript |
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| Boston College |
Not required but looks at rank if included. |
Boston has a holistic approach and places weight on all categories. Rigor of classes, trends of transcript, community and extracurricular activities are important. |
| Boston University |
They take a holistic approach and value everything equally but understand that some schools do not require class rank. |
The common app information, transcript, senior schedule, essay and recommendations are all valued. |
| Brown University | No | Does not focus solely on grades as there other indications of academic and intellectual talent. Grades at one school are not awarded in the same way as they are at another school. The same applies to class rank. |
| Cabrini University | No |
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| Carnegie Mellon University | No |
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| Christopher Newport University | No |
Grades, then academic rigor/curriculum, and test scores and interviews almost equally. |
| Clark Atlanta University | No |
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| Clemson University | No |
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| Coastal Carolina University | No |
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| College of William & Mary | No |
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| Columbia College-Hollywood | No | The admissions requirements include GPA minimum, an essay, and letters of recommendation, which will help the Admissions Review Committee determine outstanding students using their grade point average, writing skills, and referrals from teachers/counselors/employers. A college interview is also set up with any prospective student to best determine if CCH is the right fit for the student. |
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Cornell University |
No |
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Delaware State University |
No |
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Drew University |
No |
Holistic approach to reviewing applicants: high school grades, rigor of courses taken, SAT/ACT scores, recommendations, applicant essay, extra-curricular involvement |
| Drexel University | No |
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| Eastern University | No |
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| Fairfield University | No |
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| Fairleigh Dickinson University | No |
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| Fashion Institute of Technology | No |
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| Florida Gulf Coast University | No |
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| George Washington University | No |
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| Georgia Institute of Technology | No |
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| Howard University | No |
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| James Madison University | No |
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| Kean University | No |
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| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | No |
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| La Salle University | No |
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| Lafayette College | No |
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| Lehigh University | No |
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| Lenoir-Rhyne University | No |
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| Lincoln University | No |
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| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | No |
Holistic approach and looking at all factors equally (transcript, test scores, recommendations, etc.) |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | No |
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| Molloy College | No |
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| Monmouth University | No |
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| Montclair State University | No | Students' grades, rigor of coursework taken, and performance in key classes including junior year English, History, and Algebra II are the top pieces of a student's application when considering. Review also includes student essays, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities. |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | No |
Our top 3 factors are strong GPA/grade trend, strong SAT/ACT scores, and participating in Honors/AP/etc. courses. (If applying into one of our College of Architecture and Design majors, the portfolio plays a very big role in the admission decision.) |
| New York University | No |
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| Newman University | No |
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| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | No |
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| Northeastern University | No |
They take a holistic approach. However, the most important factors in order are:
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| Northwestern University | No |
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| Palm Beach Atlantic University | No |
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| Penn State University | No |
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| Rider University | No |
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| Rochester Institute of Technology | No |
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| Rowan University | No |
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| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | No |
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Spelman College |
No, but will look at if sent |
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| St. John's University | No |
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Stevens Institute of Technology |
No |
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| Stockton University | No | Comprehensive and integrated approach to reviewing applications by evaluating each student’s transcript, letters of recommendation, essay, extracurricular participation, and evidence of leadership and motivation. Students who show a consistent and challenging academic performance throughout their high school career will be in a solid position for admission. |
| Susquehanna University | No |
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| Texas A&M University | Yes |
Applicants for Freshman admission are required to have a rank. However, if the applicant does not have a rank, one is assigned. |
| Texas Southern University | No |
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| The Catholic University of America | No |
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| The College of New Jersey | No |
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| The University of Tampa | No |
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| The University of the Arts | No |
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| Thomas Jefferson University | No |
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| Towson University | No |
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| University of California, Berkeley | No |
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| University of Central Florida |
Not for out-of-state students, for in-state residents, they use it to determine scholarships |
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| University of Delaware | They request class rank but do not require it for admission |
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| University of Florida | No |
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| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | No |
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University of Maine |
No |
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| University of Mary Washington | No |
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| University of Maryland |
Not required but will look at if included |
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| University of Massachusetts Amherst |
No |
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| University of Michigan | No |
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| University of Oregon | No |
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| University of Pittsburgh | No |
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| University of Rhode Island | No |
The most important factor is a student's GPA/transcript. They review the transcript closely, especially classes that pertain to their major. Test scores are also a major factor and we superscore both the SAT and ACT. Extra-curricular activities in high school and outside of school are also important. The essay and letters of recommendation are also factors. |
| University of Rochester | No |
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| University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | No |
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| University of Vermont | UVM does not require a class rank for admission. However, will factor in if present. | Many parts contribute to the admissions process: the rigor of an applicant’s academic program; class standing and grades; standardized test results; and trends in performance are considered. Essays, recommendations, and other evidence of each student’s life experience are also insightful. Admission decisions are made without regard to family financial circumstances. |
| Valencia College | No | |
| Villanova University | No |
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| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | No |
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| Virginia State University | Yes |
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| Wesley College | No | The top 3 considerations for admission into Wesley are high school GPA, SAT/ACT (either/or) and then involvement information. The involvement piece isn’t a requirement but like to know if we can connect that student with people on campus doing the same things. |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | No |
Every aspect of the application is considered: strength of an academic record which includes the GPA and rank if provided, standardized test scores, and requested program of study. The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis. Some candidates may be asked to submit additional information. In some cases, the application may be referred to the admissions committee for a second review. For consideration, the following majors require additional steps- Music: an audition is required for all applicants; Studio Art and Graphic & Interactive Design: portfolio submission; Respiratory Care: interview with department. |
| West Virginia University | No |
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| Widener University | No |
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| William Paterson University of New Jersey | No |
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York College |
No |
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