Undergraduate Admission

Freshman Admission

Applicants may be accepted to the freshman class based on the completion or expected completion of high school work, a home school program, or a General Education Development diploma. At the time of enrollment, the applicant must have graduated from an accredited secondary school or recognized home school program or have received a General Education Development diploma.

Regular Admission

Admission is granted to any entering freshman who meets all of the following criteria:

The student has completed a high school diploma or a General Education Development diploma (GED);

• High school Grade Point Average (GPA) is 2.5 or higher;
• ACT composite score is 20 or higher (ACT subtest scores are no less than 16);
• The student does not need to enroll in any developmental courses (MAT, ENG, or REA).

Home Schooled Students

Home schooled students must submit ACT scores (same criteria as listed above), documentation from an accredited institution that the program of studies has been recognized by the State Board of Education, and sample copies of course work completed.

Conditional Admission

Conditional admission is granted to any entering freshman who meets the following criteria:

• ACT composite score is 20 or higher (ACT subtest scores are no less than 16); GPA is 2.00 or higher; may need one or more developmental course (MAT, ENG, or REA);
• ACT composite score is 17-19 (ACT subtest scores are no less than 16); GPA is 2.5 or higher; may need one or more developmental courses (MAT, ENG, or REA).

Committee Review

Admission may be granted on a conditional basis to any entering freshman who meets the following criteria through committee review:

• ACT composite score is 17-19; GPA is 2.00—2.49; may need one or more developmental courses (MAT, ENG, or REA).

Note: Students seeking admission through Committee Review may be required to submit further documentation at the request of the Committee. The student will be notified if further information is needed.

Any applicant who does not meet the above requirements is denied admission to the University. The applicant may decide to request an Appeal to the Admission Review Committee by submitting a written statement and three letters of recommendation. The statement should address why the applicant should be granted admission to the University.