Massachusetts Public University Admission Requirements

MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC COLLEGE INFORMATION

Each student has the responsibility to select a pattern of subjects that will be of personal educational value. In all cases students should formulate a four year sequence of study that will accord the best preparation for their career goals. Remember your guidance counselor is here to help you; do not hesitate to visit the Guidance Office and discuss course selection.

Admission Requirements For Massachusetts Public Four-Year Colleges And Universities

The following are the minimum requirements for admission only. The meeting of these requirements does not guarantee admission. Each institution will develop its own admissions policy and examine applicants based on their entire academic record.

To be considered for acceptance to a Massachusetts State College or any of the four University campuses, you need to take the following 16 courses in high school. A course is equal to one full school year of study.

English 4 courses

Mathematics 4 courses

Sciences 3 courses (including two with laboratory work)

History/Social Science 2 courses (including one in U.S. History)

Foreign Languages 2 courses (in the same language)

Electives 2 courses (from the above subjects or from the

Arts & Humanities or Computer Sciences)

These courses must be college preparatory level. If you are not sure whether a course is college preparatory, check with your guidance counselor to be sure it will count toward the 16 courses you need.

Required Grades

You also need to do well in the 16 required courses. The required average grade for the State Colleges and for the Universities will be a “B”. On a 4.0 grading scale (where “A” = 4.0, “B” = 3.0, “C” = 2.0 and “D” = 1.0), the State College requirement and the University requirement is a 3.0 GPA.

Test Scores

If your grades are lower than required, you may be able to make up for them by earning high scores on the SAT or ACT tests. If you think this might apply to you, see your guidance counselor for more information about required test scores.

If you earn the required grades, you still need to take the SAT or ACT tests and have your scores sent to the college or colleges to which you are applying.

Exceptions

Students who do not meet these requirements still may apply, since the State University may admit some students based on factors in addition to those outlined here.