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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 22.98% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 23.52%.
Boston University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 14.37% and Bard College at Simon's Rock has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 63.95% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Boston University 80,796 (31,328/49,468) 11,607 (5,061/6,546) 3,635 (1,475/2,160) 14% (16%/13%) 31% (29%/4%)
Clark University 8,787 (3,545/5,242) 4,422 (1,672/2,750) 703 (290/413) 50% (47%/52%) 16% (17%/8%)
Dean College 4,860 (2,118/2,628) 3,691 (1,571/2,043) 343 (170/162) 76% (74%/78%) 9% (11%/6%)
Montserrat College of Art The school has an open admission policy.
Bard College at Simon's Rock 154 (61/91) 147 (54/91) 94 (35/58) 95% (89%/100%) 64% (65%/64%)
Springfield College 3,549 (1,873/1,676) 2,684 (1,393/1,291) 529 (281/248) 76% (74%/77%) 20% (20%/15%)
Average19,629 (7,785/7,785)4,510 (1,950/2,544)1,061 (450/608)22.98% (25.1%/32.7%)23.52% (23.1%/23.9%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1330. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 663 and the average SAT Math score is 667.
Boston University has the highest SAT scores of 1,440 and Springfield College has the lowest SAT scores of 1,190 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2022-2023.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Boston University 23%
(823)
1440700740
Clark University 22%
(153)
1360690670
Dean College Test Score is NOT considered for Dean College admission.
Montserrat College of Art The school has an open admission policy.
Bard College at Simon's Rock Test Scores are considered (not required), but no data is available/reported.
Springfield College 16%
(82)
1190600590
Average20.33% 1330663667

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 32. By subject, the average ACT English score is 33 and the ACT math score is 29.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2022-2023.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Boston University 12%
(448)
333431
Clark University 4%
(30)
323428
Dean College Test Score is NOT considered for Dean College admission.
Montserrat College of Art The school has an open admission policy.
Bard College at Simon's Rock Test Scores are considered (not required), but no data is available/reported.
Springfield College 2%
(11)
313127
Average6.00% 323329

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2022-2023 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Boston University
Clark University
Dean College
Montserrat College of Art The school has an open admission policy.
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Springfield College

: Required : Considered but not Required : Recommended : Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)