First time students will be granted automatic admission if they meet the following criteria:
- ACT of 18 or higher OR
- SAT of 860 or higher for tests taken prior to March 2016 (sum of math and critical reading scores) or SAT of 940 or higher for tests taken March 2016 and after AND
- 2.0 high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale AND
- Top 50% of the high school graduating class
Applicants who fall below the automatic admission criteria may still be admitted. Each academic record is carefully reviewed and applicants that show the ability for academic success may be accepted with conditions. These conditions may include, but are not limited to: Developmental coursework, limited credit hours, part-time enrollment and special programs geared to assist the student in academic success and prepare for the rigor of collegiate level coursework.
Transfer students will be granted automatic admission if they have 27 transferable hours and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Transfer students that fall below that standard may be admitted with special conditions as listed above for first time students.