CNR Admission Requirements
New Rochelle, New YorkChances of getting into The College of New Rochelle
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into CNR and can I get accepted? The school has a 83% acceptance rate ranking it #125 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,239 out of 1,501 applicants were admitted making The College of New Rochelle an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 74 percent. The College of New Rochelle typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
890-1070Applicants Submitting SAT
94%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 450 |
| SAT Math 25th | 440 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 890 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 550 |
| SAT Math 75th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1070 |
| Average SAT Score | 980 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The College of New Rochelle?
The College of New Rochelle typically requires applicants to be in the top 79 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 890 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 800. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 980 out of 1600. The school ranks #84 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 94 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1070 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 980 to 1070 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 890 to 980 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 800 to 890 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 800 | Low | <63% |
CNR ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-21Applicants Submitting ACT
6%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 13 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 20 |
| ACT Math 75th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 21 |
| Average ACT Score | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CNR?
Admission data indicates that CNR regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 19 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 21 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #75 in New York for highest average ACT composite score. 6 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The College of New Rochelle.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 21 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 19 to 21 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <63% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.1*Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into The College of New Rochelle. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The College of New Rochelle was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #94 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as CNR accepts 83% of all applicants.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,083 | 416 | 1,501 |
| Accepted | 901 | 338 | 1,239 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 81% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 233 | 88 | 321 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 26% | 26% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 31, 2020Days left to Apply
59Applicants have 59 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 31, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to CNR before the Aug 31 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The College of New Rochelle and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193645 IPEDS survey data for The College of New Rochelle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The College of New Rochelle prefer SAT or ACT?
94% of students submit their SAT scores to CNR. 6% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into The College of New Rochelle?
83% of those who apply are granted admission to CNR. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for The College of New Rochelle?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 890 and 1070. 94% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for The College of New Rochelle?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 21. 6% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.