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Academic Profile

Students
Undergraduate Student Body 15,195
Freshmen Enrolled 2,870
GPA: 25% earned above 3.90
GPA: 50% earned between 3.30-3.90
GPA: 25% earned below 3.30
SAT: 25% scored above 1980
SAT: 50% scored between 1770-1980
   Math    610-690
   Verbal  580-670
   Writing 580-670
SAT: 25% earned below 1770
ACT: 25% scored above 28
ACT: 50% scored between 24-28
ACT: 25% scored below 24
Transfers Enrolled 623
Average GPA (Transfers) 3.26

Geographic Distribution
United States (freshmen)
Massachusetts 948
Other New England States 516
Mid-Atlantic 865
South 138
Midwest 69
West 146
International (undergrads)
Africa 5%
Asia 34%
Oceania 0.5%
Europe 26%
North America 5%
Central and South America and the Caribbean

20%

Student Life
Freshmen living on campus  95%
Freshmen receiving financial aid 90%
Freshman enrolled in honors program  336
Approximate number students active in campus organizations  5000
Students participating in varsity and intramural sports 4436


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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