News Release
August 2004
Bethlehem, Pa.—As Moravian College
continues a major initiative to increase the quality of its
student body, the Admission Office is reporting another record-breaking
year. The incoming Class of 2008 will be among largest in its
262-year history. From a record number of applications, the
College has enrolled 382 freshmen. The previous high mark for
enrollment was the Class of 2007, when 380 freshmen were enrolled.
The Class of 2008 is also among the most
academically prepared. The average, combined SAT score of the
class is at a record high; more than half of Moravian’s
incoming freshmen were among the top 20 percent of their graduating
high school class; 27 percent of the new students were ranked
in the top 10 percent of their high school class.
Other notable characteristics of the Class of 2008 include:
- 181 nearly half our freshmen, are members of the National
Honor Society
- 126 were team captains in an athletic program
- 93 were high
school class officers
- 40 are Comenius Scholars
- 31 are students of color
- 22 were editors of their high school
newspapers
“The Class of 2008 is a welcome addition to the Moravian
community. Chosen from the largest applicant pool in our history,
this class is exceptionally well-prepared,” said Bernard
Story, vice president for enrollment. “We were particularly
impressed by the large number of freshmen who will be bringing
with them significant international and community service experience.
We are proud to present this class to the faculty of Moravian
College.”
“We had a great year overall, said Jim Mackin, director
of admissions. “The summer was very busy with appointments
and our fall open house programs were well attended. We received
the largest number of applications in the history of the college;
therefore, selectivity for admission was enhanced—resulting
in one of the strongest classes ever to enroll. This class distinguishes
themselves in their adventurous spirit in that many of them traveled
abroad during their high school experience and volunteered their
talents and skills in third world nations.”
Moravian College is a private, coeducational, selective liberal
arts college located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tracing its
founding to 1742, it is recognized as America's sixth-oldest
college. Visit the Web site at www.moravian.edu
