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Presentation College

Presentation College
1500 North Main Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Official telephone: (605) 225-1634
Toll-free telephone: (800) 437-6060
Fax number: (605) 229-8518
Website: www.presentation.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2010

The admissions information below is valid for the 2008 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: JoEllen Lindner,
Vice President for Enrollment
Contacting the office: 605 229-8492
800 437-6060, extension 492 (toll free)
605 229=8425 (fax)
admit@presentation.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $25
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Selective admission for most program. Minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT; 870 on the SAT. Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for regular college admission.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Background checks required of all health programs prior to clinical or internship placement.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.13
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 100%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 1%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 99%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 187
Number of applicants offered admission: 182 (97%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 86 (47%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 90%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 10%
Tuition deposit amount: $100, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $250, refundable until May 1.; (used as a damage deposit if student lives on campus; refunded if no damages are incurred)
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year