Required High School Courses (Minimum Admissions Requirements)

1. English: Four units (college preparatory)
2. Algebra 1, 2, and geometry (or a higher level math for which algebra 2 is a prerequisite).  Begining in Fall 2006 admission, a fourth year of math beyond Algebra II is required. 
3. Social studies: Two courses, one of which must be U.S. History
4. Science: Three courses (a physical science, biological science, and a laboratory course)
5. Foreign language: Two units of the same language

Recommended High School Courses

1. Math, science, and foreign language in the senior year
2. World history
3. Health education (1/2 unit)
4. Additional academic courses beyond the Minimum Admission Requirements

Admission Decisions Are Based On

High School Performance

1. Academic courses in grades 9 - 11. Applicants must have the required high school courses. Most applicants we admit exceed them and have performed well.
2. Grade point average. Please provide us with your grade point average computed on a 4.0 scale.
3. Senior year course selection. In addition to English, we encourage students to take math, science, and foreign language in the senior year. We also expect a solid schedule of academic courses in the Spring semester.

SAT or ACT Scores

1. Take the test prior to and during the fall of your senior year.
2. No student is denied (or accepted) on the basis of test score alone.
3. Do not let a test score keep you from applying if you are a good high school student.
4. UNC Charlotte College Board (SAT) code - 5105; ACT code - 3163

Profile of Freshmen Admitted Fall of 2005

High School Grade Point Average - 4.0 Scale
Middle 50% had a  3.4 - 4.0 GPA

Scholastic Aptitude Test Ranges

Middle 50% had a  1480-1730 SAT Score