Freshmen
The university's criteria for admission as a first-time freshman are met if a student:
1. is a high school graduate;
2.has a eligibility index that meets the requirements; and
3.has completed with grades of "C" or better each of the course in the
Subject Requirements
The CSU requires a 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or higher is required for each course you use to meet the subject requirement.
Area Subject Years
a. History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government and 1 year of social science) 2
b. English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) 4
c. Math (4 years is recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) 3
d. Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) 2
e. Language - other than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable) 2
f. Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) 1
g. College Preparatory Elective (One more year of any college preparatory subject) 1
Total Required Subject 15
Eligibility Index
The eligibility index below is the combination of high school grade point average (GPA) and the score on either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I).
The GPA is based on grades earned during the final 3 years o high school (excluding physical education and military science) and bonus points for approved honors courses.
Resident Eligibility Index Table (abbreviated version) Nonresident Eligibility Index Table (abbreviated version)
GPA SAT I ACT GPA SAT I ACT
2.99 510 10 3.60 730 13
2.80 660 14 3.40 890 17
2.60 820 18 3.20 1050 21
2.40 980 22 3.00 1210 25
2.20 1140 26 2.80 1370 29
2.00 1300 30 2.60 1530 33
Up to 8 semesters of honors courses taken in the last 2 years of high school can be accepted. Each unit of "A" in an honors course will receive a total of 5 points; "B," 4 points; and "C" 3 points.
Students can can calculate the index by multiplying their GPA by 800 and adding the total score on the SAT I. Or, if a student took the ACT, multiply GPA by 200 and add 10 times the ACT composite score.
(GPA x 800) + SAT I total score or (GPA x 200) + (ACT composite x 10)
A California high school graduate (or a resident of California for tuition purposes) needs a minimum index of 2900 using the SAT I or 694 using the ACT. If neither a graduate of a California high school nor a resident of California for tuition purposes, a student needs a minimum index of 3502 (SAT) or 842 (ACT). If the grade point averages 3.0 or above (3.61 for nonresidents), student are exempt from submitting test scores. However, students are urged to take the SAT or ACT since all campuses use test results for advising and placement purposes.
Eligibility Index Required
SAT ACT
California Residents 2900 694
Non-Residents 3502 842
Students will qualify for regular admission when the University verifies that they have met the requirements on the eligibility index and will have completed the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects and if applying to an impacted program, meet supplementary criteria.
Graduates of secondary schools in foreign countries must have academic preparation and abilities equivalent to applicants eligible under this section.
Foreign Language Subject Requirement
The foreign language requirement may be satisfied by applicants who demonstrate competence in a language other than English equivalent to or higher than expected of student who complete two years of foreign language study.
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