Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College

If you are thinking about applying to Marlboro College, the regular decision application deadline is March 1 and the fee for the application is $50.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Students who submit their applications for Fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.

Marlboro College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Marlboro College's admissions stats.

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Applying Early to Marlboro College?

Marlboro College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

The Early Action deadline is January 15, which is coming up fast! Marlboro College will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Marlboro College is 100%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 97%. In 2018, Marlboro College admitted 2 of the 2 students who applied early decision.

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 Marlboro College Hard To Get Into?

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

In 2021, Marlboro College accepted 97% of students, around 116 of the 120 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Marlboro 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.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Marlboro College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. 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 admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Marlboro College

Marlboro College Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Marlboro College must submit the following items. Double check with Marlboro College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Marlboro College?

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.

Students admitted to Marlboro College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1

Marlboro College does consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Marlboro 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 2018, 21% of Marlboro College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 15% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

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Transferring to Marlboro College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Marlboro College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by April 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Marlboro College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

Marlboro College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Marlboro College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Marlboro College.

Does Marlboro College accept transfer credits?

Marlboro College ✅ accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Marlboro College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Marlboro College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Marlboro College?

❌ No, Marlboro College is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average,, you may want not want to include them in your application..

What is Marlboro College's acceptance rate?

✅ Marlboro College's acceptance rate is 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Marlboro College?

✅ Marlboro College's early decision acceptance rate was 100% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Marlboro College?

❌ Marlboro College does not offer eary action.

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