Exploring Colleges with Late Application Deadlines

As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines.

THE BENEFITS OF LATE APPLICATION DEADLINES

Late deadlines can offer a second chance to those who might have missed earlier opportunities. Take this additional time to perfect your essays and ensure your application truly reflects your strengths and unique ambitions, leading to a stronger application at a best-fit school that might not have been on your radar earlier.

Perfect Your Essays

Strong essays are a critical part of your application package at ALL schools. You need to share your unique and compelling story highlighting exactly what YOU will bring to a campus community.

Better Odds

Colleges with late or rolling application deadlines often have more room in their incoming class, making it slightly less competitive. If you’re waiting on SAT or ACT scores, late application deadlines can be a lifeline.

Demonstrate Interest

Take this extra time to further demonstrate your interest at these schools. Attend virtual information sessions, connect with professors, or engage with current students online.

EMBRACE THIS OPPORTUNITY

While it’s essential to stay organized and meet deadlines in the college application process, late application deadlines can provide a valuable safety net for students. They offer more time, less stress, and the chance to submit stronger applications to colleges that genuinely align with your goals. So, don’t panic if you missed the early January deadlines. Instead, embrace the opportunity to explore colleges with late application deadlines and make the most of this extra time to secure your place at the perfect school for you.

Check out our list of notable colleges and universities with late application deadlines and keep in mind, schools with rolling admissions will keep their application cycle open until their class is full.

SELECTED LIST OF COLLEGES WITH LATE APPLICATION DEADLINES

Adelphi (NY)	Rolling
Antioch College (OH)	Rolling
Barry University (FL)	Rolling
Baylor University (TX)	Feb 1
Bennington College (VT)	Jan 15
Bryant University (RI)	Feb 1
Butler University (IN)	Feb 1
Chapman University (CA)	Jan 15
Coastal Carolina University (SC)	Feb 1
Creighton University (NE)	Jan 10
Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ)	Rolling
Franklin Pierce University (NH)	Rolling
Goucher College (MD)	Jan 15
Hobart & William Smith College (NY)	Feb 1
Ithaca College (NY)	Feb 1
Loyola University New Orleans (LA)	April 15
Manhattanville College (NY)	Rolling
Muhlenberg College (PA)	Feb 1
Pace University (NY)	Feb 15
Penn State University (PA)	Rolling
Providence College (RI)	Jan 15
Quinnipiac University (CT)	Feb 1
Regis University (CO)	April 22
Roger Williams University (RI)	Feb 1
Santa Clara University (CA) **transfer only	April 15
St. John’s College (both campuses, MD and NM)	Jan 15 (Rolling after Feb 15)
Siena College (NY)	Feb 15
Simmons College (MA)	Feb 1
Spelman College (GA)	Feb 1
St. Lawrence University (NY)	Feb 1
Stetson University (FL)	Rolling
Suffolk University (MA)	Feb 15
Temple University (PA)	Feb 1
Texas Christian University (TX)	Feb 1
The American University of Paris (France)	Mar 15 (International after Apr 1)
The New School (NY)	Jan 15
Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)	after May 1st until June 30th
University of Alabama (AL)	Rolling
University of Edinburgh (Scotland)	Jan 31
University of Denver (CO)	Jan 15
University of Kentucky (KY)	Feb 15
UMASS – Lowell (MA)	Feb 5 (Rolling until Aug 1 for select majors)
University of Michigan (MI)	Feb 1
University of Oregon (OR)	Jan 15
Ursinus College (PA)	Feb 1
Willamette University (OR)	Feb 1
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)	Feb 15

GAP YEAR GUIDANCE

If you simply aren’t ready to apply to college this year, that’s okay too! Consider a gap year and spend the extra time creating an enriching year that readies you for the Class of 2029 application cycle! We’ve got your back!