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Paier College

Paier College
20 Gorham Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514

Official telephone: (203) 287-3031
Fax number: (203) 287-3021
Website: www.paiercollegeofart.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Daniel Paier,
Vice President/Dean of Admissions
Contacting the office: 203 287-3031
203 287-3021 (fax)
paier.admission@snet.net

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 2%
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: 0
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 800 and minimum 2.0 GPA required of degree-seeking applicants. Portfolio with eight to 10 pieces, letter of recommendation, and transcripts required of all applicants.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: SAT I
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 3 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 1 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 4 recommended
Science: 2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 4 recommended
Other: 1 required, 3 recommended
Total: 45 required, 45 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 2.75
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 78%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 55%
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 100%

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: 25
Number of applicants offered admission: 20 (80%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 9 (45%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 100%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Tuition deposit amount: $300, refundable within three business days.
Admission may be deferred: yes

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