North Carolina Colleges and Universities - College Admission Profiles

Colleges and Universities in North Carolina

Welcome. On this page you will find profiles of the most recent incoming classes of the colleges and universities in North Carolina. We hope this information will be of assistance to students, families, and counselors involved in the college search and college selection processes.

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Belmont Abbey College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 1653

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 639

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1036

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 21

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 910-1140

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.11

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 667

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 435

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any?

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 803

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 161

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1090

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 23

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.48

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 640

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 128

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.11

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? First Friday in December

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

East Carolina University

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 18700

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 11000

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1070

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 23

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.0

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 3200

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 1650

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? 3/15

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

High Point University

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2010

Freshman Applicants: 5950

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 4032

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1092

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 24

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 990-1290

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 21-29

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.27

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 250

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 130

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.2

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? November 1, 2010 - Early Decision

The institution rates its selectivity as: highly selective

Optional statement from the institution:
Decisions based on: 1) Grades received in your core subjects in high school; 2) Academic rigor of courses and the high school attended; 3) SAT or ACT scores; 4) Demonstrated Leadership; 5) Essay

Meredith College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 1614

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 1047

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1040

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 970-1170

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 19-24

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale):

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants:

Transfer Applicants Admitted:

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? Rolling

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:
Meredith expects applicants to have taken a challenging academic program, including honors, advanced placement or international baccalaureate level work. To receive consideration for admissions, applicants should present a solid grade report in English, foreign language, mathematics, history and natural sciences. At Meredith, we believe that college should be both fun and life-changing. Here, you can create in-depth research projects in areas that interest you, guided by caring and experienced professors. You can discover your own, unique leadership style, and explore the world through a study abroad program of your own design. Along the way, you'll make new friends, discover new ways to enjoy life, and become a part of a diverse and exceptionally friendly community.

Methodist University

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 2902

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 1825

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1001

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 21.5

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 900-1100

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 19-25

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.28

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 2.8-3.68

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 516

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 256

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 2.9

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages: 2.58-3.42

What is your fall application deadline, if any?

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

Mount Olive College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2008

Freshman Applicants: 1949

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 361

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1000

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 21

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale):

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.2

Is early admission available?

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 300

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 100

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.0

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? none

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

North Carolina State University

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 18486

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 10270

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1184

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 25

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 1100-1270

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 23-27

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.56

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.97-4.44

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants: 4715

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 3766

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 1410

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? February 1

The institution rates its selectivity as: highly selective

Optional statement from the institution: Your high school academic record is the most important factor affecting your admission. The most competitive students take a rigorous college prep curriculum and maintain at least a B+ average or better throughout high school.

Peace College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2008

Freshman Applicants: 1000

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 651

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 920

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.1

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 169

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 80

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 2.5

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? none

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

St. Andrews Presbyterian College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 845

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 662

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 990

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 20

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.02

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? rolling

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 115

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 62

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 2.90

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? rolling admission

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

University of North Carolina Pembroke

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 4305

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 2417

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 910

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 18

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.1

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 1569

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 771

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? 7/30 for Freshmen

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

Warren Wilson College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 1306

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 989

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1170

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 25

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 24-28

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale):

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 60

Transfer Applicants Admitted:

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? Feb. 15

The institution rates its selectivity as:

Optional statement from the institution: We seek for unique students who are interested in our triad approach to education. The triad includes Academics, Work, and Service. All students are required to work on campus, and commit 100 hours (minimum) to community service while taking classes full time

Western Carolina University

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 12325

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 5441

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1055

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 22

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 960-1140

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 19-24

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.576

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.17-3.96

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants: 837

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 1718

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 1209

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.05

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages: 2.62-3.60

What is your fall application deadline, if any? March 1

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution: