We receive 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:                $40 (online or paper), Fall 2010 applicants- $50
Deadline:                          Mar. 1 for Fall, 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:                                  Middle 50%- 500-600 on Critical Reading, Math and Writing

                                         sections      
ACT:                                  22-24, Writing portion required
Merit Scholarships:           Automatic consideration with application,
Scholarship criteria:         Fall 2008 profile- 3.5 GPA, 1150+ SAT, 26 ACT, top 20% of the

                                         class
Honors:                             Automatic consideration, Fall 2008 profile-1300+ SAT, 3.8 GPA,

                                         top 10% of the class

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)