Snapshot of Fall 2008 Nursing Admits

Applicant Pool:

Total # of Applicants: 97
Total # of Applicants meeting eligibility requirements: 83
Total # of Admits: 42
Total # of students matriculated as freshmen: 12
Total # of students matriculated as freshmen meeting GPA eligibility criteria: 9
Cumulative GPA of total applicant pool (89 reporting): 3.03
Math/Science GPA of total applicant pool (89 reporting): 2.87

Breakdown of admitted students:

Cumulative GPA: 3.12 (67% earning above a 3.0)
Math/Science GPA: 3.10 (63% earning above a 3.0)
# of students matriculated as freshmen: 4 (9.5%)
# of Transfer students: 30 (71.4%)*
# of Post-Bachelor Students: 8 (19.0%)*

Breakdown of admitted students matriculated as freshmen (4 total):

Cumulative Edgewood GPA: 3.08
Math/Science GPA: 2.83
% of freshmen meeting GPA requirements admitted during cycle: 44.4%

Breakdown of admitted transfer students (30 total):

# currently registered in classes at Edgewood College at time of admission: 19 (63.3.2%)
# attending Edgewood College prior to making application to SON: 4 (13.3%)
Cumulative COMBINED GPA: 3.13
Math/Science COMBINED GPA: 3.10

Breakdown of Post-Baccalaureate Students (8 Total):

Cumulative GPA: 3.1
Math/Science GPA: 3.21

*It is important to note that due to the course sequence for students that begin their academic career at Edgewood College, the fall admission cycle will be comprised mainly of transfer and post-baccalaureate students.