Requirements for Admission to the University

Admission to the freshman class is based on (1) academic performance in at least 18 college preparatory high school courses: four in English, three in science (two with laboratory components), three in mathematics, three in social studies, two of a foreign language and three in academic electives; or high school equivalency earned through the General Educational Development tests, with a score that is acceptable to the University; (2) results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, or the American College Test (ACT); (3) one recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher; and (4) a personal statement or essay.