We get almost 20,000 freshman applications per year, but each one is carefully evaluated by our admissions committee. We consider everything you have done, but strong academics are the key. Below are guidelines; we use a sliding scale, rather than absolute cut-offs for GPA and test scores.

Best way to apply:          Online
Application fee:              $25 online, $50 paper
Deadline:                        Mar. 1 for Fall, (extended to Mar. 15, 2008), Nov.1 for Spring
Best time to apply:          Fall of your senior year (rolling admissions)
GPA:                               B average, 3.0 range in college-prep courses
Class Rank:                     Top 40%
SAT:                                Critical Reading range 500-600, Math range 500-600
ACT:                                22-24, need Writing portion
Merit Scholarships:         Automatic consideration with application,
Scholarship criteria:       1150 SAT (CR & M only), 3.5 GPA, top 20% of class.
Honors:                           Automatic consideration, 1250+ SAT, 3.8 GPA, top 10-15%
Recommendations:         Not required, but will be considered
Essay:                              Required in application
Extra-Curriculars:            Considered
Interviews:                       Not required

Within 3-4 weeks of our receipt of your application, you will receive a mailing with instructions on how to set up your Accessnet username and password. Once you receive this, you can visit TUportal and activate your account. From there, you will be able to check your status online via our OWLnet system.

Transfer Students
International Students
Renewal Applicants (pdf)