Selectivity
57%
Total Students
2,385
UG 2,378
PG 7
Satisfaction Index
86%
Salary After Attending
$48,600
BASIC
| Web Site | WWW.HWS.EDU |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Geneva |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,378 |
| Women | 1,171 (49.24%) |
| Men | 1,207 (50.76%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 7 |
| Women | 5 (71.43%) |
| Men | 2 (28.57%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 67,316 |
| Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Retention Rate | 86 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.hws.edu/admissions/index.aspx |
| Online Application URL | www.commonapp.org/Login |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 57 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| 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 | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 57% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 57% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 57% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 25% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 23% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 26% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 82% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.hws.edu/admissions/fin_edu.aspx |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://hws.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$51,559 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,757 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
Other Expenses |
$700 |
| Total | $67,316 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$13,410 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,757 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
Other Expenses |
$700 |
| Total | $29,167 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 93 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 69.4% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 23,230 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 21,60,390 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES. | |||
| Architecture and Related Services, Other. | 29 | - | - |
| Category total | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| African Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | 13 | - | - |
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | 5 | - | - |
| European Studies/Civilization. | 1 | - | - |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Latin American Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Russian Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 12 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 24 | - | - |
| Category total | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies. | 32 | - | - |
| Category total | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs. | - | 3 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | - | 4 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | - | - |
| Category total | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 7 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 26 | - | - |
| Category total | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | 20 | - | - |
| Category total | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 27 | - | - |
| Category total | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General. | 37 | - | - |
| Category total | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 6 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 6 | - | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | 12 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 29 | - | - |
| Category total | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 9 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 59 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 9 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 17 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, General. | 3 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 17 | - | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 116 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 4 | - | - |
| Dance, General. | 2 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 475 | 7 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 26% of classes 30-39 students: 7% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing, cooperative housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 2,378 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,171 (49.24%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,207 (50.76%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.46 % Asian - 3.53 % Black/African-American - 5 % Hispanic/Latino - 5.8 % - Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.08 % White - 69.09 % Unknown - 9.63 % International Students - 6.39 % |
| All Graduate Students | 7 |
| Women (% of total) | 5 (71%) |
| Men (% of total) | 2 (29%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - - - - - - White - 85.71 % Unknown - 14.29 % - |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 86 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
81 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 75% |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 15.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Business 2% Law 4% Theology 2% Arts and Sciences 14% Medicine 5% Veterinary Medicine 1% Education 2% |
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