Admission Requirements for Incoming Freshmen Admission to West Virginia University is based on a combination of high school grade-point average and ACT or SAT scores. Each application is reviewed individually by a member of the admissions staff. Don't forget - all applications must be accompanied by an official transcript. West Virginia residents must have at least a 2.0 grade-point average and either a composite enhanced ACT score of 19 or a combined recentered SAT score of 910 to be considered for admission. Nonresidents must have a 2.25 grade-point average and either an ACT composite enhanced score of 20 or a total recentered SAT score of 950. To be considered for freshman admission, a student must successfully complete the following high school credits: 4 units of English (including grammar, composition, and literature) 3 units of social studies (Example: U.S. History, Sociology, Psychology) 3 units of college preparatory mathematics (Algebra I and II and Plane Geometry) 2 units of laboratory science (Example: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other laboratory courses) Two units of a foreign language are strongly recommended. Suggested electives are computer science, fine arts, and humanities. The College of Engineering and Mineral Resources requires that incoming freshmen have 3 units of high school mathematics as well as ACT and/or SAT scores based on the high school GPAs listed in the table below. Residents GPA(Range) ACT SAT     Composite/Math Total/Math West Virginia 2.00-2.99 19/24 910/520   3.00-4.00 19/20 910/480 Out-of-State 2.25-4.00 20/24 950/520 For specific requirements, contact the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at (304) 293-4821, extension 206. The Pre-Computer Science ansd Pre-Statistics programs in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences require three and one-half units of advanced mathematics (two units of algebra, one unit of geometry, and one-half unit of trigonometry). For specific requirements for these programs, contact the Pre-Statistics and Pre-Computer Science Programs at (304) 293-3607. Education and SPA Requirements: Students must have one of the following: High School GPA of 3.00 ACT Composite of 23 (SAT of 1060)