Merit scholarships/Need-based financial aid: Apply for admission by Dec. 1 for merit scholarship consideration. FAFSA required for need based aid, priority deadline March 1. Limited need-based aid for out-of-state students.
Most popular, new or unique majors: Arts Management, Marine Biology, Historic Preservation & Community Planning, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Public Health, Computing in the Arts, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science
Student Life: Division 1 Athletics (Colonial Conference), Greek Life (18% of student body), Water Sports Club with club competitive Surf Team, Div. 1 National Championship Sailing program, Service and Leadership Centers, Active Jewish Student Union and Hillel
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $42,585
What is unique or makes your school stand out? The College of Charleston provides a global and experiential education, preparing tomorrow’s innovators and game-changers to be open-minded leaders and multidisciplinary problem solvers. The college experience naturally encourages the evolution of self, but the College of Charleston experience places its students at the center of our ever-evolving world. Students study in classes at an average size of 26 and all taught by professors. The beautiful campus is located in the heart of the young and active downtown Charleston. The city is fully accessible by walking or biking and the beach is a short 10-minute drive away. The weather is warm and sunny. The New Charleston is home to emerging industries including aerospace, digital media and technology, and health care and biosciences.
California Admission Representative
Christina DeCario, M.S.Ed
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
decarioc@cofc.edu
843-953-7712
The College of Wooster
Private college
Wooster, Ohio
www.wooster.edu
Undergraduate student enrollment: 2,000
College location:Small town, 50 miles southwest of Cleveland. A vibrant community of 26,000+ residents.
Name & distance from nearest airport: 50 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) and 40 minutes from Akron-Canton Regional (CAK).
Average accepted GPA & test scores: 3.65 GPA, 28 ACT, 1250 SAT (M & CR)
Acceptance rate: 55%
Application deadlines: Early Decision I – November 1, Early Action – November 15, Early Decision II – January 15, and Regular Decision – February 15. FREE to apply.
Merit scholarships/Need-based financial aid: Students are automatically considered for merit based Dean’s Award (up to $27,000 per year). Additional performance and competition-based scholarships available with a January 1 online application deadline. Music, Scottish Arts, and Theatre & Dance Scholarships ($2,000-$8,000 per year) and do not need to be a music, theatre or dance major to qualify. Covenant Scholarship for members of the Presbyterian Church ($1,000-$3,000 per year); Allen Scholarship awarded to African-American students (receive up to $30,000 per year). Need-based aid requires either the FAFSA or CSS Profile and the Wooster Supplementary Aid Application.
Most popular, new or unique majors: Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Global and International Studies, and Sociology & Anthropology. Unique programs are Geology, Archeology, Neuroscience, Chinese Studies, Peace Corp Prep., Seven year pre-dental program with Case Western Reserve.
Student Life: Wooster is Division III and a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC). Less than 20% of student body takes part in Greek Life, which is comprised of local fraternity and sorority groups. (There are not any national groups on campus.) Students are able to take part in any of our 120+ student clubs and organizations or create their own! Popular groups include: Wooster Activities Crew (WAC), Ultimate Frisbee, WOO91 Radio Station, 4-Paws for Wooster (train service dogs).
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $59,800
What is unique or makes your school stand out? Wooster is America’s premier college for mentored undergraduate research. Every year since 2002 U.S. News & World Report has asked college presidents and deans to name schools with outstanding undergraduate research opportunities and senior capstone programs, only two schools have made both lists every year: Wooster and Princeton. Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Through this distinctive program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.
California Admission Representative
Charlie Laube ‘03
Associate Director of Admissions
claube@wooster.edu
330-263-2589
Colorado Mesa University
Public University
Grand Junction, Colorado
www.coloradomesa.edu
Undergraduate student enrollment: 9,600
College location: medium sized town of 50,000 on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains
Name & distance from nearest airport: small airport in Grand Junction 5 minutes to Campus. Four hours to either Salt Lake or Denver Airports
Average accepted GPA & test scores: 3.3 GPA, 22 ACT, 880-1090 SAT (old SAT).
Acceptance rate: 75%
Application deadlines: rolling
Merit scholarships/Need-based financial aid: Merit scholarships $1,250-$6,000. Generous WUE tuition discount. Limited need-based aid for out-of-state students. FAFSA
Most popular, new or unique majors: nursing, business, criminal justice, psychology, health sciences, 66 majors in 12 departments: Art & Design; Biological Sciences; Business; Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics; Health Sciences; Kinesiology; Languages, Literature & Mass Communication; Music; Physical & Environmental Science; Social & Behavioral Sciences; Teacher Education and Theatre Arts.
Student Life: Athletics NCAA Division II, 37 club sports, Greek Life, Outdoor Program, & 160 clubs
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $34,873 non-resident; $22,780-$26,713 (WUE)
What is unique or makes your school stand out? We are a medium sized university of 9,800 students and have been one of the fastest growing universities in the state of Colorado. We have small class sizes located in the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains with unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities. Committed to a personal approach, Colorado Mesa University is a dynamic learning environment that offers abundant opportunities for students and the larger community to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally.
Name & distance from nearest airport: CMH 25 miles
Average accepted GPA & test scores: 3.4-3.6 GPA, 28 ACT, 1250 SAT.
Acceptance rate: 48%
Application deadlines: EDI – November 15, EDII – January 15, Regular decision – January 15. FREE to apply.
Merit scholarships/Need-based financial aid: Merit awards range from $10,000 up to full tuition. FAFSA and CSS Profile required for need-based consideration.
Most popular, new or unique majors: Economics, Communication, Biology, English, Psychology, Political Science, Global Commerce.
Student Life: Athletics NCAA Division III with 23 varsity sports, Greek Life non-residential, community service, international groups, club sports.
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $62,480
What is unique or makes your school stand out? As one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, Denison University boasts generations of students who can attest to its effect on their lives. Each would cite a different reason. And they’d all be right because Denison’s liberal arts tradition and residential community create a college of endless personal possibilities. At Denison, students have to step up-there’s no hiding in the back of a 300 seat lecture hall, no anonymity, no flying under the radar. They matter as individuals, and they are prepared for lives of consequence by the best faculty-professors who know their stuff, know their students’ names, and know how to inspire great things. And learning reaches outside the classrooms, labs, and studios, into the halls where students live, because this is a residential campus community, where students live and learn together, and where they embrace ideals of integrity, intellect, diversity, and respect for each other and the environment.
California Admission Representative
Chris Cowie
Senior Associate Director of Admission
cowie@denison.edu
740-587-6621
DePaul University
Private University
Chicago, Illinois
www.depaul.edu
Undergraduate student enrollment: 16,000
College location: Very Urban, right in the heart of Chicago
Distance from nearest major airport: O’Hare- 15 miles, Midway- 13 miles (Both
accessible via train)
Average accepted GPA and test scores: 3.56 GPA, SAT 1080-1280 (CR/M), 23-28
ACT, also a test optional school if you do not wish to submit scores.
Acceptance rate: 72%
Application deadlines: Early Action-November 15, Regular Notification-February 1.
Service and Leadership Scholarships $8,500. Need based review through FAFSA.
Most popular, new or unique majors: Digital Cinema, Psychology, Business and
Health Sciences are most popular. Colleges; Driehaus College of Business, College of
Communication, College of Computing and Digital Media, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, Theatre School,
School of Music.
Student Life: Division 1 NCAA Athletics, Greek life is available, 350 clubs and
organizations ranging from Freefall DePaul (sky diving), PRSSA, Pizza Club,
Demonthon Dance Marathon and 100 service organizations.
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $54,465
What is unique or makes your school stand out? Set in the heart of the city of
Chicago, DePaul is the largest Catholic University with 25,000 students including the
graduate population. We offer small class sizes (average of 23 per class), hands on
education, and world-class opportunities in and out of the classroom, with a
commitment to service and social justice. With over 200 majors and minors to choose
from, 350 clubs and organizations, performing arts, athletics and service, students find their home, along with success at DePaul!
California Admission Representative
Sarah Hense
Assistant Director of Admission
shense@depaul.edu
773-325-8331
Dickinson College
Private liberal arts and science institution
Carlisle, PA
www.dickinson.edu
Undergraduate student enrollment: 2,356
College location: Suburban
Distance from nearest major airport: Harrisburg, PA (MDT) 30 miles
Average accepted GPA and test scores: B+/A- GPA, middle 50% SAT 1220-1360 (CR/M), middle 50% 27030 ACT
Acceptance rate: 47%
Application deadlines: Early Decision I–November 15, Early Action-December 1,
Early Decision II-January 15, Regular Decision-February 1.
Student Life: Member of the Centennial Conference (NCAA Division III) with 25 varsity sports, plus club and intramural sports. Greek life with 5 fraternities and 5 sororities.
Popular extracurricular activities include, Outing Club, MOB (Multi-Organization
Board), Student Leadership & Campus Engagement.
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $66,854
What is unique or makes your school stand out? Chartered in 1783, Dickinson’s nationally ranked liberal arts education is focused on the useful and practical with an emphasis on internships and real world experiences. Our academic programs provide a global context and nearly 70% of students study abroad. In addition, Dickinson has been recognized for its’ initiatives that foster sustainability in our environment, academics and solutions to complex problems.
California Admission Representative
Phillip Moreno
Director of West Coast Recruitment
moreop@dickinson.edu
213-262-8655
Eckerd College
Private College
St. Petersburg, Florida
www.eckerd.edu
Undergraduate student enrollment: 1,800
College location: suburban
Name & distance from nearest airport: Tampa International Airport – 20 miles
Average accepted GPA & test scores: GPA 3.39, SAT 1190 (new version), ACT 25
Acceptance rate: 72%
Application deadlines: Early Action – November 15, Rolling admission after November 15
Merit scholarships/Need-based financial aid: 96% of Eckerd College students receive financial aid. Both merit and need-based is awarded to applicants. Additionally, Artistic Achievement Awards and Freshman Research Associateship stipends are available via separate application. FASFA required for need-based aid.
Most popular, new or unique majors: Marine Science, Environmental Studies, International Business and Creative Writing.
Student Life: Athletics – Division II including intercollegiate sailing; No Greek Life; Most extensive waterfront program in the Southeastern US; Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team (EC-SAR) works alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and responds to more than 600 calls each year. One of the oldest pets-in-residence programs in the country.
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $52,874
What is unique or makes your school standout?Eckerd, one of just 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s Colleges that Change Lives, invites students to THINKOUTSIDE. At our 188-acre waterfront campus and at points around the globe, we venture together in the Eckerd experience to think outside the conventional questions, methods and solutions, seeking to build a better world.
Most popular, new or unique majors: Health Science and Political Science are most popular. Neuroscience, Sustainability Science, Business, Public Health, Asian Studies, and Anthropology.
Student Life: 20 Division I sports, including football, cross country, and lacrosse, 13 fraternities and sororities, large community service organization - the Heller Service Corps, Student Activities Board that hosts concerts and carnivals each year, and Cultural Life Programs include speakers, performances, and film viewings. 18 hole golf course on campus.
Total Cost of Attendance 2016-2017: $63,018
What is unique or makes your school standout? Furman is a small, liberal arts school with big school opportunities and resources. We are internationally recognized for our beautiful campus. Our commitment to housing all students on campus for four years enhances scholarly activity, personal growth, and leadership development. Furman University has announced an ambitious effort to transform the student experience and address critical community issues. The new strategic vision—called The Furman Advantage—will guarantee every incoming student the opportunity for an engaged learning experience that is tracked and integrated with their academic and professional goals. Launched with $47 million from The Duke Endowment, The Furman Advantage combines a liberal arts education with immersive experiences outside the classroom, creating a personalized pathway that prepares students for lives of purpose, successful careers, and community benefit.
California Admission Representative
Courtney Thomas
Admission Counselor
courtney.thomas@furman.edu
864-294-2049
Gonzaga University
Private University
www.gonzaga.edu and www.gonzaga.edu/BeAZag
Spokane, Washington
Undergraduate student enrollment: 5,041
College location: urban (small city)
Name & distance from nearest airport: Spokane International Airport, 15 minute drive
Average accepted GPA & test scores: GPA 3.7 and SAT 1200 (CR/M), ACT 27.
Application deadlines: Early Action – November 15, Regular Decision – February 1