Admission decisions for first-year students are made on the basis of several combined factors including:
- Final grades in all subject areas for years nine, ten, and eleven of high school
- Weighted average or class rank for students who have taken AP/Honors courses
- Required Carnegie (high school) units
- Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
Approximately two-thirds of the decision for each student is based upon the high school grade-point average (GPA). The remaining one-third of the decision is based on other factors, which may include standardized verbal and math test scores, class rank, personal statement, and activities list.
Estimating First-year Student Eligibility for Baccalaureate Majors High School GPA
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High School GPA* Middle 50% Range
Composite SAT Middle 50% Range Composite ACT Middle 50% Range University Park 3.51-3.90 University Park 1180-1340 University Park 26-30 All Other Campuses 2.87-3.35 All Other Campuses 960-1150 All Other Campuses *High school GPA range is based on a 4.0 scale.
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