The 6,079 first–year students who enrolled in September 2009 came from 50 states and almost 70 countries. They were selected from a group of 29,965 well–qualified applicants.
Academics
- 27% had a perfect 4.0 high school GPA
- 51% had 3.9 or higher GPA
- 94% ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class
- 30% had an ACT composite score between 30 and 36
- Approximately 1,200 students scored between 650 and 800 on the verbal portion of the SAT, and 1,800 students scored 650 or better on the math portion
Activities
- 65% play a musical instrument
- 43% were elected to at least one student government office
- 35% had writing published or were editors of high school publications
- More than half volunteered in community hospitals, clinics, or homes
- 10% have started their own businesses
- more than one third have won athletic awards
2009 Fall Term Enrollment
2009–10 Degrees Granted
