Cornish College of the Arts

It is moderately difficult to get into Cornish College of the Arts. The acceptance rate at Cornish College of the Arts is 63%. Last year, 1,023 students applied to Cornish College of the Arts and 642 were admitted.

If you are applying to Cornish College of the Arts, the fee for the application costs $60.

Cornish College of the Arts Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Cornish College of the Arts's admissions stats.

Cornish College of the Arts 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

Cornish College of the Arts Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Cornish College of the Arts.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	–

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Want to Apply Early to Cornish College of the Arts?

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Cornish College of the Arts does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Cornish College of the Arts Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Cornish College of the Arts?

It is moderately difficult to get into Cornish College of the Arts. Cornish College of the Arts evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Cornish College of the Arts accepted 63% of all applicants, about 642 from the 1,023 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Cornish College of the Arts, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Cornish College of the Arts

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Cornish College of the Arts

Cornish College of the Arts has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Cornish College of the Arts?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Cornish College of the Arts

Wondering what factors are considered by Cornish College of the Arts during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Cornish College of the Arts for more information on admission factors.

Cornish College of the Arts Application Requirements

To apply to Cornish College of the Arts, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Cornish College of the Arts's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	portfolio or audition
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Cornish College of the Arts?

Cornish College of the Arts has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Cornish College of the Arts does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Cornish College of the Arts does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Cornish College of the Arts

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Cornish College of the Arts. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Cornish College of the Arts during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Cornish College of the Arts Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Cornish College of the Arts?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Cornish College of the Arts.

Does Cornish College of the Arts accept transfer credits?

✅ Cornish College of the Arts accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Cornish College of the Arts accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Cornish College of the Arts accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Cornish College of the Arts?

✅ Cornish College of the Arts is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Cornish College of the Arts's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Cornish College of the Arts is 63%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cornish College of the Arts?

❌ Cornish College of the Arts does not offer early decision.

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