Watkins College of Art at Belmont University

If you want to apply to Watkins College Of Art Design And Film, the deadline for Fall 2022 admissions is July 15 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Students who apply for Fall should receive an admissions decision no later than August 1.

Watkins College Of Art Design And Film Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Watkins College Of Art Design And Film's admissions stats.

Watkins College Of Art Design And Film 2021	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	20%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	80%
Waitlist	No

Continue reading for more information on Watkins College Of Art Design And Film's admissions stats.

Applying Early to Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

Watkins College of Art, Design, & Film does not offer early decision or early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Watkins College Of Art Design And Film Hard To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Watkins College Of Art Design And Film. Watkins College Of Art Design And Film evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Watkins College Of Art Design And Film accepted 94% of students, around 84 of the 89 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Watkins College Of Art Design And Film, 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.

What Does Watkins College Of Art Design And Film Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides 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 put the most emphasis the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Watkins College Of Art Design And Film

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Watkins College Of Art Design And Film Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Watkins College Of Art Design And Film must submit the following items. Double check with Watkins College Of Art Design And Film's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.6
Interview		√
Other Requirements			√	artistic exercises, optional portfolio
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Transcript of High School Record	√

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

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. 4.0. 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.

Watkins College Of Art Design And Film does look at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Watkins College Of Art Design And Film 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.

In 2017, 20% of Watkins College Of Art Design And Film's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 80% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

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What's a Good ACT Score for Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

To be most competitive at Watkins College Of Art Design And Film, you should strive to earn between 18 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Watkins College Of Art Design And Film's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Watkins College Of Art Design And Film students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

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Transferring to Watkins College of Art, Design, & Film

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Watkins College Of Art Design And Film.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is July 15. Applicants should hear back by August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Watkins College Of Art Design And Film during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Watkins College Of Art Design And Film Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Watkins College Of Art Design And Film.

Does Watkins College Of Art Design And Film accept transfer credits?

Watkins College Of Art Design And Film ✅ accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Watkins College Of Art Design And Film accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Watkins College Of Art Design And Film accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Watkins College Of Art Design And Film accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

✅ Watkins College Of Art Design And Film is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Watkins College Of Art Design And Film's acceptance rate?

✅ Watkins College Of Art Design And Film's acceptance rate is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

❌ Watkins College Of Art Design And Film does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Watkins College Of Art Design And Film?

❌ Watkins College Of Art Design And Film does not offer eary action.

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