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College Admissions Colleges That Have Extended Their Enrollment Deadline for 2024
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Colleges That Have Extended Their Enrollment Deadline for 2024

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Updated: May 1st, 2024
Colleges That Have Extended Their Enrollment Deadline for 2024

2024 has been an interesting year for college admissions to say the least. This is mostly because of the 2024-2025 FAFSA updates, which have caused major delays in the typical FAFSA timeline. For many students, financial aid can be a make or break factor when it comes to affording college. And many schools realize that without knowing their financial aid package, students may not feel comfortable enrolling. That’s why we are listing off all the colleges that are extending their enrollment deadlines, in order to give students more time to make their decision. 

Before we get into the 2024 extended college enrollment deadlines, let’s go over what it means to enroll in a college. Once you get accepted into a school and decide you want to attend, typically the first step in enrolling is putting down an enrollment deposit. 

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What is a college enrollment deposit?

A college enrollment deposit is a non-refundable deposit that essentially holds your spot at the college you chose to attend. Deposit amounts will vary depending on the school, but on average they can range from $100 to $400. That being said, some schools require deposits as large as $1,000. Every year, most colleges have a deadline of May 1st to put down the deposit, which is why May 1st is also known as “College Decision Day.” 

This year, many colleges have decided to extend the deadline of when their enrollment deposit is due. It doesn’t matter when you submit your deposit, as long as it’s before the deadline. So, if you are thinking you may need more time to make your decision, check out the list below to see if your school has extended their deadline!

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All Colleges with Extended Enrollment Dates

Agnes Scott College

Albright College

Amherst College

Appalachian State University 

Arcadia University

Arizona State University

Auburn University

Augsburg University 

Baker College

Bethel University

Black Hills State University 

Boise State University

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Bridgewater College

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

California State University-East Bay

California State University-Monterey Bay

Central Michigan University

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Coe College

College of Coastal Georgia

College of Saint Benedict

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

DePaul University

Dominican University

Drake University

Eastern Washington University

Eckerd College

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Farmingdale State College

Fitchburg State University

Florida International University

Fort Lewis College

George Mason University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Gonzaga University

Goucher College

Hampshire College

Hawaii Pacific University

Hiram College

Hope College

Illinois College

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Wesleyan University

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Iowa State University

Kean University

Kent State University at Kent

Lewis & Clark College

Lewis University 

Linfield University

Mars Hill University

Mary Baldwin University

Marymount University

Marywood University

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Mercyhurst University

Meredith College

Miami University-Oxford

Michigan State University

Millikin University

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Missouri State University-Springfield

Monmouth College

Montclair State University

Moravian University

Morgan State University

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Northern Kentucky University

Ohio University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Old Dominion University

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon State University

Pacific University

Penn State University

Pepperdine University

Point Loma Nazarene University

Presbyterian College

Prescott College

Purdue University-Main Campus

Radford University

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Roger Williams University

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Camden, Rutgers University-Newark

Saint Leo University

Saint Mary’s College of California

Saint Michael’s College

Salisbury University

Salve Regina University

San Diego State University

Seattle Pacific University

Shepherd University

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Stony Brook University

SUNY Buffalo State University

State University of New York at Oswego

SUNY Oneonta

The College of New Jersey

The New School

Ohio State University-Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus

University of Georgia

University of Memphis

The University of Montana

Towson University

SUNY at Albany

University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Davis

University of California-Merced

University of California-San Diego

University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Cruz

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Connecticut

University of Dayton

University of Delaware

University of Denver

University of Detroit Mercy

University of Dubuque

University of Florida

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Springfield

University of Kentucky

University of Louisville

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

University of Michigan-Dearborn

University of Minnesota-Duluth

University of Minnesota-Morris

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nevada-Reno

University of New England

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Dakota

University of Northern Colorado

University of Oregon

University of Portland

University of Puget Sound

University of Rhode Island

University of Rochester

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of South Florida

University of St Francis

University of St Thomas

The University of Texas at San Antonio

University of the Incarnate Word

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Washington & Jefferson College

Wayne State College

Wells College

Western Michigan University

Western Washington University

West Virginia University

Whitworth University

William & Mary

Williams College

Wittenberg University

Worcester State University

York College of Pennsylvania

Youngstown State University

*For more colleges, including select international schools, see the National Association of College Admission Counseling: https://www.nacacnet.org/enrollment-deadlines-directory-2024/ 

Top Colleges with Extended Enrollment Dates

Our top colleges consist of those that report highest levels of student success, along with student affordability. 

Maybe you have decided to defer enrollment?

Even with extended enrollment deadlines, if you don’t feel comfortable committing to go to college in the fall, there is the option to defer your enrollment. This means that you’ll be able to delay going to school for a certain amount of time, without having to reapply when you are ready to attend. It is important to note that your financial aid package does have the potential to change if your family situation were to change from the time you apply to when you actually enroll, especially if you plan on deferring for more than one semester. 

Most schools are pretty accommodating when it comes to deferment, but if this is something you decide would be in your best interest, make sure to reach out to your school earlier rather than later. Certain schools still require an enrollment deposit, even if you are deferring enrollment, so take that into consideration as well.  

Frequently asked questions about college enrollment deadlines

My school hasn’t extended their deadline, but I need more time. What should I do?

 Because of the FAFSA delays this year, many schools who have decided to not change their enrollment date, have instead decided to grant extensions on a case by case basis. So, if your school has not extended their deadline, reach out to your admissions officers and financial aid office to see if they would be willing to make an exception.

What if I can’t afford the enrollment deposit?

 Enrollment deposits can be an unexpected expense, so if you don’t think you will be able to put together the finances in time, the first thing you should do is reach out to your school’s financial aid office as soon as possible to explain your situation. Some colleges offer enrollment deposit waivers! Another option is to either ask for an extension, or defer your enrollment until you feel like you are in a better place financially. Your enrollment deposit is only the start of your college expenses, so it’s never too late to start saving, get a part-time job, or even look into some side hustles. And, of course, start applying for scholarships!

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