St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook Wynnewood, PA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is a private, church-affiliated college. Its campus is located in Wynnewood, about 10 miles from Philadelphia. Web Site www.scs.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Mostly men Undergraduate Students 98 Women 17 (17.3%) Men 81 (82.7%) Graduate Students 114 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 100% of 8 applicants were admitted No No July 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $35,270 Tuition and Fees $20,655 Room and Board $13,315 Average Percent of Need Met 80% Average Freshman Award $20,000 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $19,000
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 16 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 52% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Wynnewood Population 13,572 Nearest Metropolitan Area Philadelphia Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students in College Housing 100% of all students Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 70.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.1% Asian 0.0% Black/African-American 8.5% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 89.4% White 0.0% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation Examinations High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office High School Program College preparatory program is recommended SAT or ACT SAT Only High School Units Required or Recommended ACT Only Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only Science 3 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 100 East Wynnewood Road City, State, Zip Wynnewood, PA 19096 Phone (610) 785-6520 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification jshenosky@scs.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission July 15 No fee required Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Not available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Required Required for all freshmen 3 required for all freshmen Sponsorship by diocese or religious community required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 100% of 8 applicants were admitted 100% of 8 applicants were admitted 8 (100%) of 8 admitted students enrolled 8 (100%) of 8 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 72% Top quarter: 33% Top half: 67% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $35,270 Tuition and Fees $20,655 Room and Board $13,315 Books and Supplies $800 Other Expenses $500 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 15 Award Notification On or about June 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 016229 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 80% Average Award $20,000 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 5 (100.0%) of freshmen 3 (60.0%) of applicants 3 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 3 (100.0%) of aid recipients Received by 2 (66.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,000 Received by 3 (100.0%) of aid recipients Received by 3 (100.0%) of aid recipients All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 60% Average Award $20,000 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 22 (48.9%) of undergraduates 10 (45.5%) of applicants 10 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 6 (60.0%) of aid recipients Received by 8 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,000 Received by 8 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,000 Received by 8 (80.0%) of aid recipients
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 50% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $19,000 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 50.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Philosophy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Philosophy and religious studies None Accelerated program, English as a second language, Independent study, Summer session Not offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 16 Part-Time Faculty 17 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 36% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 52% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 60 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Not available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Divinity, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Religion Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Wynnewood Population 13,572 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Philadelphia Suburban environment 77 acres Temperature 22.8 average low in January, 81.7 average high in September Rain 117 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 miles from campus in Philadelphia 9 miles from campus in Philadelphia 3 miles from campus in Ardemore HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Men only housing 100% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, soccer, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, seminarians for life, student council Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 98 Mostly men Women 17 (17.3%) Men 81 (82.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 74 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students 114 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.1% Asian 0.0% Black/African-American 8.5% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 89.4% White 0.0% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 70.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 80% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 80.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Theology 100% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018