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What It Takes to Be Accepted

• High school curriculum
• High school GPA
• High school class rank
• ACT composite and sub scores in English, mathematics and reading or SAT total* and sub scores in writing, mathematics and critical reading
  *Combined mathematics and critical reading score.

• Successful completion of Kentucky's Pre-College Curriculum
  • Four years of English
  • Three years of math including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry or three integrative math courses
  • Three years of science
  • Three years of social studies
  • Two years of the same foreign language
    
• ACT sub scores of 18 in English, math and reading or SAT math and writing sub scores of 430, critical reading score of 450

If you have one deficiency – a low test score or are missing a Pre-College Curriculum course, you will be admitted, but will be required to complete a customized academic support program to ensure your academic success. 

If you have two or more deficiencies, you are encouraged to retake an ACT or SAT so an additional review of your file may be completed. Students with two or more deficiencies may be asked to submit an essay, letters of recommendation and an activities portfolio before an admission decision can be rendered. You will be contacted by the Office of Admissions if these materials are required for your application.

College Placement Testing
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has implemented new readiness standards for all students entering Kentucky public colleges and universities beginning Fall 2009.  If your standardized test scores fall below the CPE college readiness standards you will be required to take a College Placement Test to determine proper placement in English, math, and/or reading prior to orientation. 

CPE Placement Standards           

ACT:  English 18, Math 19, Reading 20

SAT: Writing 430, Math 460, Reading 470

If your scores fall below the above mentioned, you must take a College Placement Test(s) in each of the areas in which you are deficient.  You will NOT be able to register for classes until your College Placement Test(s) have been taken. The College Placement Test is only available to admitted students.  You may choose to take the opportunity to re-take the ACT test to raise your subject scores.