Nutrition & Dietetics (B.S./M.S.) Admissions, Costs and Aid
Admission Process & Requirements
茄子视频 is accredited to accept a maximum of 13 students into the Nutrition and Dietetics Program, so the earlier you apply the better!
Three Different Ways to Enroll
You can enroll in 茄子视频's in Nutrition and Dietetics Program as a:
- First-year Student
- Postbaccalaureate Student
- Transfer Student
If you've already completed undergraduate work, you may be able to enroll directly into the Master's Phase of the program.
First-Year Students
High school students (or students applying to college for the first time) must submit all of the following items:
- A 茄子视频 University application.
- Official high school transcripts.
- Official SAT or ACT scores. (If you have been unable to take your ACT or SAT due to the pandemic, this program follows the guidelines of the University's Test-Optional policy, with the exception that a GPA of 3.2 is required.)
To qualify for the Nutrition and Dietetics Program, you must have a:
- Minimum SAT score of 1030 (sum of math and critical reading components) OR minimum ACT score of 20.
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.2.
If you are accepted into the program you will begin as an undergraduate nutrition science major, with your seat in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program reserved and guaranteed as long as you maintain a 3.0 GPA overall and in the major.
General admission information for all 茄子视频 undergraduate programs can be found here.
Transfer & Postbaccalaureate Students
Transfer and postbaccalaureate students applying to the Nutrition and Dietetics Program must submit all of the following items:
- A 茄子视频 University application.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Official high school SAT or ACT scores (if available).
To be considered for admission into the Program you must have a:
- Minimum overall college GPA of 3.0.
- Minimum college GPA of 3.0 in courses that would count towards the dietetics major.
Nutrition and Dietetics Program faculty will assess each transfer and postbaccalaureate application on an individual basis.
Costs & Aid
茄子视频’s competitive tuition and comprehensive aid packages make it possible for you to enjoy the benefits of a private, career-focused liberal arts university at less than the cost of many state universities.
Costs
Phase I: B.S. in Nutrition Science
Tuition and housing costs associated with the undergraduate phase of the program can be found here.
University policy on refunds of tuition when students withdraw from the program.
A few courses require lab fees. These will be noted on the Course Schedule.
Phase II: M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics
Supervised practice opportunities that are required to become a registered dietitian involve additional expenses beyond tuition, books and lab fees during this phase. Students are required to have:
- Health insurance.
- Physical examinations (with up to date immunizations).
- Transportation to and from supervised practice sites (located between 2 and 99 miles from 茄子视频’s main campus).
- Professional liability insurance (costing approximately $40 for two years).
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
- Pennsylvania State Criminal Background Check.
- FBI Criminal History Background Check.
Aid
Phase I: B.S. in Nutrition Science
As an undergraduate student in the Nutrition and Dietetics Program, you may be eligible for:
- 茄子视频 Scholarships, Awards & Grants.
- Federal & State Grants & Loans.
- Military Benefits.
- Work-Study Employment.
- Private Scholarships.
In addition to financial aid available to incoming freshmen, nutrition and dietetics majors can apply for scholarships at the junior and senior level. These include the:
- Sr. Rose Angela Cunningham Scholarship
- Josephine Cipriany Patrick Scholarship
- Lillian J. Calistri Scholarship
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarships
Phase II: M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics
Aid opportunities associated with graduate programs can be found here.
We’ll work with you and your family to put together the financial aid package that’s best for you, throughout both phases of the program.
We're Here to Help!
To contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, fill out our online Request for Information form. You may also get in touch any time at (724) 838-4281, (800) 826-6234 or admit@setonhill.edu.