The College of New Rochelle is a selective institution, and we seek to enroll students that desire the benefits of a private school grounded in the Catholic tradition.  Each application is reviewed and judged on the merits of the individual.  Successful applicants must demonstrate the intellectual and academic ability to succeed.  There is no automatic cut-off in the admission process, either in grade point average, rank, or test score.  The Admissions Committee seeks to enroll the strongest and most diverse class possible.

Students who show evidence of leadership, special talents or interests, and other personal qualities through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits will receive special consideration.

The typical 2010–2011 admitted student had the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.  The average high school GPA was 85 or 3.0. (Students from New York held the Regents diploma)
• Strong high school academic program that included:
  
  • 4 units of English
  • 4 units of Social Studies
  • 3 units of mathematics
  • 3 units of science
  • 3 units of a foreign language
• Standardized test scores that indicated the promise of success in a challenging undergraduate course of study.  The average SAT was 968.
•  Essay is strongly recommended

Admission interviews are not required but are recommended.
 
Additional requirements are required for the School of Nursing.