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Information You'll Need When Applying

No application fee required for domestic students.

Along with your application, you’ll be asked to submit test scores and an official high school transcript. No application fee is required for domestic students.

Your records must show completion of the 16 minimum course unit requirements (below) and one of the following:

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Class Ranking in the upper 50%
  • ACT composite score of 20+
  • SAT score of 1040+

Course Unit Requirements | 16 Total

Course Units

English

All units must include intensive reading and writing experience.

4

Math

Courses must include:

  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Geometry

3

Social Science

At least 1 from:

  • American and/or World History
  • American Government and/or Geography

3

Natural Science

At least 2 must be selected from:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Earth Sciences

One (1) must include a lab course.

3

World Language*

Students must complete 2 units (typically equivalent to 2 years) of the same world language during high school.

2

Elective

  • One additional year from any listed above.

1

Total Units

16

*Students without a world language may still be admitted. Some colleges may require it later for degree completion, depending on the program.

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