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Admissions Standards

The admissions standards for the state colleges and University of Massachusetts emphasize strong academic preparation while in high school. These standards represent minimum requirements; meeting them does not guarantee admission, since college officials consider a wide range of factors in admissions decisions.

The admissions standards for freshmen applicants to the state colleges and University of Massachusetts have several components:

• fulfillment of all requirements for the high school diploma or its equivalent;
• submission of an SAT or ACT score;
• 16 required academic courses; and
• minimum required grade point average (GPA) earned in college preparatory courses completed at the time of application.

Please consult the admissions standards guide (.PDF) for additional information. It is important to note that admissions standards differ; contacting the colleges directly may provide additional information.