Criswell College Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Dallas, TX · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 100% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $11,464 a year (2022–23)
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Criswell College GPA requirements

Criswell College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Criswell College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Criswell College acceptance rate

Criswell College admitted 33 of 33 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 100%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Criswell College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Dallas, Texas, with 132 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Criswell College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Criswell College's admissions office before you apply.

Criswell College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Criswell College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,464 a year at Criswell College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Criswell College?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Criswell College admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at Criswell College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Criswell College admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Criswell College?

A lot: Criswell College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Criswell College look for?

Criswell College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Criswell College?

Criswell College's acceptance rate was 100% for fall 2024: it admitted 33 of 33 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Criswell College require the SAT or ACT?

Check Criswell College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Criswell College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

Does Criswell College ask for a personal statement?

Yes. Criswell College requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Criswell College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,464 a year at Criswell College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Criswell College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Criswell College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Criswell College look at legacy status?

No. Criswell College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Criswell College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Criswell CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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