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Academic Profile

Academic Profile, Fall 2008

Students
Undergraduate Student Body 15,521
Freshmen Enrolled 2,923
GPA: 25% earned above 4.1
GPA: 50% earned between 3.6-4.1
GPA: 25% earned below 3.6
SAT: 25% scored above     2050
SAT: 50% scored between 1850-2050
   Critical Reading  590-680
   Math  630-710
   Writing 600-690
SAT: 25% earned below 1850
ACT: 25% scored above 28
ACT: 50% scored between 28-31
ACT: 25% scored below 31
Transfers Enrolled 630
Average GPA (Transfers) 3.33
Geographic Distribution
United States (freshmen)
Massachusetts 33%
Other New England States 20%
Mid-Atlantic 31%
South 5%
Midwest 3%
West 6%
International (undergrads)
Africa 44
Asia 287
Oceania 7
Europe 221
Middle East 117
North America 54
Central and South America and the Caribbean

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Student Life
Freshmen living on campus  96%
Freshmen receiving financial aid 80%
Freshman enrolled in honors program  305
Approximate number students active in campus organizations  5000
Students participating in varsity and intramural sports 4350
Don't forget

The number of students admitted to each program is limited.

You need to submit a completed application and all supporting materials well before the deadlines. 

See specific requirements for transfer students and international students 

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