Reach out to Hastings College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.
The following is an overiew of some of Hastings College's admissions stats.
Hastings College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.5 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are not considered |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Hastings College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Hastings College does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Hastings College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Hastings College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Hastings College accepted 71% of students, around 1,578 of the 2,226 students who applied.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Hastings College, 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.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Hastings College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.
What does Hastings 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 |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Hastings College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Hastings College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Hastings College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 2.0 | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Hastings College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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.
Hastings College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
Hastings College does not have 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.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Hastings College.
Transfer students can enroll in Hastings College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Hastings College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Hastings College.
Does Hastings College accept transfer credits?
✅ Hastings College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Hastings College accepts:
• CLEP subject tests
Does Hastings College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Hastings College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Hastings College?
✅ Hastings College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.
What is Hastings College's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Hastings College is 71%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hastings College?
❌ Hastings College does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Hastings College? Hastings College is a somewhat selective institution. The Hastings College acceptance rate is 71%. This means that the institution accepts 70 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Hastings College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.5. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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