Accepts first-year applications Midwest Public Urban Medium (2,001 to 14,999) Co-Ed Predominately Black Institution (PBI) No personal essay required - First Year No letter of recommendation required - First Year Test Optional/Flexible - First Year No letter of recommendation required - Transfer
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Education
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Public health
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Greek Life
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
- Submit the $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for International Applicants - Waivers are not accepted) or a Fee Waiver Request.
- Official High School/GED transcript - Have a minimum un-weighted cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Official test scores results -OPTIONAL
- Letter of Recommendation-OPTIONAL
- Personal Essay-OPTIONAL
- Official college transcript(s) from each college or university attended
- Official High School/GED transcript
- Submit the $25 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver request form
- Official SAT/ACT scores-OPTIONAL
- 2.5 GPA requirement
- Junior standing (60 credit hours)
- Completion of AA or AS degree
- Submission of a participation form at least one term prior to enrollment
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