Culver-Stockton College

It is moderately difficult to get into Culver-Stockton College. Around 68% of applicants get into Culver-Stockton College each year. Out of 1,995 applications received in 2023, 1,354 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Culver-Stockton College, the regular decision application deadline is August 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Culver-Stockton College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Culver-Stockton College's admissions stats.

Culver-Stockton College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	2%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	No

Culver-Stockton College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Culver-Stockton College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	–

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Culver-Stockton College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Culver-Stockton College Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to C-SC?

Getting into C-SC is moderately difficult. C-SC evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, C-SC accepted 68% of students, approximately 1,354 of the 1,995 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like C-SC, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Culver-Stockton College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Culver-Stockton College

Culver-Stockton College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Culver-Stockton College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Culver-Stockton College

What does Culver-Stockton College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Culver-Stockton College for more information on admission factors.

Culver-Stockton College Application Requirements

To apply to Culver-Stockton College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Culver-Stockton College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Culver-Stockton College?

Students admitted to Culver-Stockton College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4. At Culver-Stockton College 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 33% were in the top 25% and 64% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Culver-Stockton College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	14%
3.75 and 3.99	17%
3.50 and 3.74	13%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	17%
2.50 and 2.9	21%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Culver-Stockton College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Culver-Stockton College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 2% of Culver-Stockton College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Culver-Stockton College?

To be competitive with other Culver-Stockton College applicants, you should aim to score between 850 and 1110 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Culver-Stockton College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1110 and 25% of scored lower than 850, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Culver-Stockton College students scored 500 or higher and 75% of students scored 390 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Culver-Stockton College students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 390 or higher.

To be most competitive at Culver-Stockton College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Culver-Stockton College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Culver-Stockton College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Culver-Stockton College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Culver-Stockton College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Culver-Stockton College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Culver-Stockton College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Culver-Stockton College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Culver-Stockton College.

Does Culver-Stockton College accept transfer credits?

✅ Culver-Stockton College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Culver-Stockton College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Culver-Stockton College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Culver-Stockton College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Culver-Stockton College?

❌ No, Culver-Stockton College is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to submit your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Culver-Stockton College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Culver-Stockton College is 68%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Culver-Stockton College?

❌ Culver-Stockton College does not offer early decision.

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