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Admissions Requirements

General Information

High school students must have completed:

• 8 Semesters of English
  *(includes grammar, composition, literature, and vocabulary)
• 6 Semesters of academic Math
  *(includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus)
• 4 Semesters of Lab Science
  *(college preparatory biology, chemistry, physics, earth/space science, physiology/anatomy, etc.)

Students must also have:

• C average in core curricula listed
• C overall grade average
• Exhibit an upward trend of achievement
• Be ranked in a the upper 1/2 of graduating class
• Score a 900 or above on the SAT
• Score a 22 on the ACT Composite

For transfer students who have coursework at a post-secondary institution:

• Grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale -or equivalent
• High school diploma
• In good standing at all schools previously attended
• Meet subject-matter requirements

For Adults who have been out of hight school 3 years or more:

Admission decisions are made on an individual basis, taking into consideration such factors as a student's work history, military service, high school record, previous academic or vocational coursework, etc. Please contact academic advisor, Patti Blackburn, at (317) 381-6083 or via email at: pblackburn@purdue.edu to discuss your interest.