This New York college is a top-ranked school that charges zero tuition — but there's a catch

Business Insider ^ | 07/15/2015 | Abby Jackson

[SeekAndFind]

RE: I wish the article would have covered the admissions requirements. I’m sure it’s no easy matter to get admitted.

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FROM THEIR WEBSITE:

Standardized Tests

Webb requires applicants to submit regular SAT scores and SAT subject test scores in Mathematics Level I or II and either Physics or Chemistry. Webb will accept scores from the ACT with the Writing test, as well if that was the test taken in lieu of the SAT.

The middle 50 % score range of the current freshman class is:

Reading 660 to 740

Math 700 to 760

Writing 620 to 690

Health Requirements

Due to mandatory participation in the four Winter Work terms in the marine industry Webb also has health requirements of all applicants.

An applicant must be physically and mentally capable of performing all work required in the academic courses and in the annual practical work periods. All students will be issued a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document with Student Observer classification. To meet the document’s requirement, an applicant must have the agility, strength, and flexibility to climb steep or vertical ladders; maintain balance on a moving deck; pull heavy objects, up to 50 lbs in weight, distances of up to 400 feet; rapidly don an exposure suit; step over doorsills of 24 inches in height and open or close watertight doors that may weigh up to 56 pounds. Any condition that poses an inordinate risk of sudden incapacitation or debilitating complication, and any condition requiring medication that impairs judgment or reaction time are potentially disqualifying. Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Admissions to determine if they can complete the academic and practical aspects of the program with reasonable accommodation. The Institute reserves the right to exclude from continued class attendance or enrollment any student who, in the judgment of the authorities, is not physically or mentally qualified to follow the regular curricular program.

[Vigilanteman]

Cooper Union was established in 1859 and was only captured by the Liberal Fascists in the last generation. Harvard was established in 1636 and was only captured by the Liberal Fascists in the last century.

[sphinx]

What a quaint set of arrangements, I wonder if any other colleges have ever considered them?

[FredZarguna]

Middle 50% at 700-760 is a seriously selective engineering school.

[FredZarguna]

double major in naval architecture and marine engineering .

George: Have you seen the USS Guggenheim?
Lois: You did that?
George: Yep. Wasn't all that hard, either.

[T-Bird45]

See #11 for my evaluation of what you posted.

[nascarnation]

And here I thought it was named after Webb Hubbell....