Rosemont College Admissions

Rosemont College Admissions Overview:

With an acceptance rate of 69%, Rosemont College is accessible to the majority of applicants each year. To apply, students will need to submit an application online, official high school transcripts, and scores from the SAT or the ACT. Optional additional requirements include letters of recommendation and a personal essay. For more information about applying, including important dates and deadlines, be sure to check out Rosemont's website, or get in touch with someone at the admissions office at the school.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Rosemont College Acceptance Rate: 69%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 400 / 510
  • SAT Math: 410 / 500
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 16 / 20
  • ACT English: 15 / 21
  • ACT Math: 16 / 20
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Rosemont College Description:

Rosemont College is an independent, Catholic liberal arts college located in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. Eleven miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia, the picturesque suburban campus is situated on Philadelphia’s Main Line, an area rich in history and culture. Rosemont is also centrally located between several other major cities, just two hours from both New York City and Baltimore, Maryland. The college has a student faculty ratio of 8 to 1 and an average class size of 12 students. Within its undergraduate college, Rosemont offers 22 majors, the most popular including business and accounting, biology and psychology. The college also offers master’s degree programs in counseling psychology, creative writing, education, business administration, management and publishing. Students are actively involved in campus life, participating in more than 20 academic and social clubs and organizations as well as the college’s extensive campus ministry. The Rosemont Ravens compete in the NCAA Division III Colonial States Athletic Conference. The college fields six men's and seven women's intercollegiate sports.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 1,038 (646 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
• 81% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $19,480
• Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $11,500
• Other Expenses: $1,518
• Total Cost: $33,998

Rosemont College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 95%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $30,614
  • Loans: $8,602

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communication, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
• Transfer Out Rate: 19%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 38%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 48%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball
• Women's Sports: Volleyball, Tennis, Softball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Cross Country

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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