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Freshmen Admission

Freshmen applicants may obtain automatic admission to the University by meeting the Regular Admission Requirements listed below. Those applicants who do not meet the automatic admission standards listed below will be evaluated using a holistic approach that incorporates an individualized and qualitative assessment to ensure that reviews are based on a wide range of criteria within the context of an applicant's life experiences, including classroom performance, to leadership skills and community service.  Refer to the Alternative Admission Review Process.

 REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students graduating in the top 10% of their high school class and completing a college preparatory high school program meet regular admission requirements.   Top 10% students must also submit ACT or SAT scores to complete their admission file for course placement purposes.  
2. Students completing the State of Texas Distinguished High School Program, the International Baccalaureate High School Program or a high school program of equivalent rigor meet regular admission requirements.  These students must also submit ACT or SAT scores to complete their admission file for course placement purposes.
3. Students completing the State of Texas Recommended High School Program or an equivalent college preparatory program must meet the following criteria.

Recommended High School Program
Class rank	SAT Composite Score*	ACT Composite Score
Top Quarter	No minimum; must still submit test scores	No minimum; must still submit test scores
2nd Quarter	790	16
3rd Quarter	870	18
4th Quarter	950	20

*The SAT scores reflected in the table above include only the combination of the Critical Reading and Math Sections. They do not include the scores for the writing section of the SAT.

 4.Students who do not complete a college preparatory high school program may also gain regular admission if they satisfy the ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT assessment, or earn a score of at least a 1,500 on the SAT assessment which does include the writing component.

ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
ACT Section	Score
English	18
Math	22
Reading	21
Science	24

 

 

 

 

 

ALTERNATE ADMISSION REVIEW PROCESS
Applicants who do not meet the Regular Admission Requirements outlined above will automatically be reviewed by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee using a holistic review that includes the applicant’s rank in class, standardized entrance test scores, performance in specific high school courses, extracurricular activities, community service, talents and awards, leadership skills, employment, and other factors that support a student’s ability to succeed at the university.

ALTERNATE ADMISSION CONDITIONS:
Students admitted under Alternate Admission will be subject to the following conditions:

1. Must attend a new student orientation program for new students.

2. Must meet with a University College Advising (UCA) Center staff member and complete a Learning Contract, to include recommendations for both fall and spring semester courses and requirements established by UCA staff.

3. Complete 12 semester credit hours of coursework at TAMUK during both the Fall and Spring semesters.

4. Meet with assigned UCA staff member throughout each semester.
 
5. Complete the year with an academic status of Good Standing (GPA > 2.00).