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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Complete the following high school courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of math (algebra or higher level)
  • 3 years of laboratory science
  • 3 years of social science
  • 1 year of fine arts

Students must meet any one or more of the following admissions requirements:

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 OR
  • Minimum composite ACT of 18 (SAT score of 970 or above)* OR
  • Rank in the top 60% of high school class

*BHSU is a wholly TEST OPTIONAL university. Standardized test scores are not required for admission, if a student meets one of the other minimum academic requirments (GPA or class rank). However, standardized test scores - when provided - may be used to determine some scholarship eligibility and for some initial mathematics and English course placements.

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