Freshman Admissions

Admission Standards

Students who have earned diplomas from approved high schools in the United States should meet the following requirements for admission:
• High School units of 19 are as follows:

Subject: Units:

English Required: Four units of English Composition and Literature – English I, II, III, and IV 4
Mathematics Required: Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B, Geometry, Algebra II, Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Pre-Calculus, Advanced Functions & Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Math, Approved Elective (including approved IBC related course) 4
Natural Science Required: Biology, Chemistry, two (2) units from: Physical Science, integrated Science, Physics I, Physics of Technology I, Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science, Environmental science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology 4
Social Sciences Required: Civics, AP American Government plus Free enterprise (1/2) unit each), World History, world Geography, Western Civilization, AP European History, Law Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Civics (2nd Semester, ½ Unit), African American Studies, 4
Fine Arts Survey Required: Fine Arts Survey or substitute two units of performance courses in music, dance and/or theater; or two units of visual arts; or substitute two units of studio art; or substitute one unit of an elective among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum 1
Foreign Language/Speech Required: Two (2) units from single language or 2 units of Speech 2
TOTAL 19

And Minimum Overall High School GPA of 2.0

And Require of only one developmental course by having a minimum ACT English Score of 18 or Math Score of 19 (SAT Verbal Writing and Language score of 450 25 and SAT Math Section Score of 460 500) (ACT Math and English sub scores can be no lower than 15).

And One of the following: core GPA of 2.0 or ACT Composite score of 20 (SAT Composite of 940).

Admissions for First-Time Freshmen from Out-of-State High Schools or Home-School Programs

Freshmen students, who graduate from out-of-state schools or are home schooled, must meet one of the following minimum admissions criteria.
Criteria 1:
1. Completion of Board of Regents’ High School Core Curriculum;
2. Minimum ACT English score of 18 or Math score of 19 (SAT Writing and Language score of 25 or Math Section score of 500);
3. One of the following:
a. Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; OR
b. Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (SAT score of 940); OR
c. Rank in the upper 50% of the high school graduating class.

Criteria 2:
1. Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (SAT score of 1020
2. Minimum ACT English score of 18 or math score of 19 (SAT Writing and Language score of 25 or Math Section score of 500); AND
3. Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale AND

Criteria 3:
1. Minimum composite ACT score of 23 (SAT score of 1130) AND
2. Minimum ACT English score of 18 or math score of 19 (SAT Writing and Language score of 25 or Math Section score of 500).

Admissions for First-Time Freshmen

Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline dates. Applications must be accompanied by complete high school transcripts, with date of graduation posted, ACT, SAT, or TOEFL scores, proof of immunization, and appropriate application fees. (Do not send cash or checks.)
Fees: A non-refundable application fee of $20 ($30 for International Students) must accompany each application for admission. The fee should be paid by online via credit or debit card, U.S. money order, or cashier’s check and should show the name of the student for whom payment is made. The University does not accept personal checks.