General admission requirements

Admissions criteria are requirements which students must meet to be accepted into a college or university. Criteria are determined by institution policy and state or federal law. Specific criteria are outlined in the college or university eApplication.

Common admission criteria

• Application
  The application establishes an official student record and must be completed accurately and truthfully.
• Application Fee
  A $20 fee to cover application processing costs may be required. The eApplication provides instructions on how to pay the fee.
• Official Transcripts
  Official transcripts from all high schools and colleges and universities previously attended are usually required.

Note: International and high school students must meet additional admission requirements. Veteran students should check for specific admission details concerning their status.

Two-year requirements

Because two-year colleges have an open admissions policy, you may enroll if you have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Four-year requirements

Admission to a state university is contingent on answering "yes" to at least one of these questions:

• Did you graduate in the top half of your high school class?
• Did you score 21 or higher on the ACT standardized test?
• Did you receive a combined score of 1,000 or higher on the SAT standardized test?

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