If you are planning on applying to Tabor, the fee for the application costs $50.
Here's an overiew of some of Tabor's admissions stats.
Tabor 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.2 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 15% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are considered |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 27% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 77% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Tabor College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Tabor does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to get into Tabor. Tabor evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Tabor accepted 56% of all applicants, about 454 from the 812 applicants.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Tabor, 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.
Tabor has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding 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 apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.
What does Tabor 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 |
Class Rank | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Interview | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Considered |
Make sure to check with Tabor for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Tabor, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Tabor's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 2.0 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Other Requirements | √ | validation of high school graduation date for transfers | ||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Tabor have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.
Out of all students that were admitted, 84% submitted a class rank. At Tabor 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 16% were in the top 25% and 65% were in the top 50%.
At Tabor College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | –– |
3.50 and 3.74 | –– |
3.25 and 3.49 | –– |
3.00 and 3.24 | –– |
2.50 and 2.9 | –– |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
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 Tabor 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.
Tabor considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Tabor 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 2022, 27% of Tabor's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 77% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Tabor applicants, you should aim to earn between 930 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Tabor 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 930, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Tabor students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Tabor students scored 540 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.
To be most competitive at Tabor, you should strive to earn between 17 and 22 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Tabor's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.
A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Tabor students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.
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For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Tabor. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Tabor during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Tabor?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Tabor.
Does Tabor accept transfer credits?
✅ Tabor accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Tabor accepts:
• DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations
Does Tabor accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Tabor accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Tabor?
✅ Tabor is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.
What is Tabor's acceptance rate?
✅ Tabor has an acceptance rate of 56%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Tabor?
❌ Tabor does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Tabor? Tabor is a somewhat selective institution. The Tabor acceptance rate is 56%. This means that the institution accepts 55 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Tabor is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Tabor is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
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22 and Above
17 to 22
17 and Less
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Tabor, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.23. 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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