Galena Park Independent School District
College and Career Readiness
Elizabeth Lalor, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Kareen Brown, Coordinator
2015-2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Name of College/University
Page
Abilene Christian University
Amberton University
Angelo State University
Arlington Baptist College
Austin College
Austin Graduate School of Theology
Baylor University
Concordia University – Austin
Criswell College
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Christian College
East Texas Baptist University
Hardin- Simmons University
Houston Baptist University
Howard Payne University
Huston-Tillotson University
Jarvis Christian College
Lamar University
LeTourneau University
Lubbock Christian University
McMurry University
Midwestern State University
Northwood University
Our Lady of the Lake University
Paul Quinn College
Prairie View A & M University
Remington College
Rice University
Sam Houston State University
St. Edward’s University
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio
Schreiner University
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern Adventist University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Southwestern University – Georgetown
Stephen F. Austin State University – Nacogdoches
Sul Ross State University
Texas A & M University – College Station
Texas A & M University – Commerce
Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi
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Texas A & M University – Galveston
Texas A & M University – Kingsville
Texas A & M University – Texarkana
Texas Christian University
Texas College - Tyler
Texas Lutheran University – Sequin
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University – Lubbock
Texas Wesleyan University
Texas Woman’s University
Trinity University
University of Dallas
University of Houston – Clear Lake
University of Houston - Downtown
University of Houston - Main Campus
University of Houston - Victoria
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
University of North Texas
University of Saint Thomas
University of Texas - Arlington
University of Texas - Austin
University of Texas - Brownsville
University of Texas - Dallas
University of Texas - El Paso
University of Texas - Permian Basin
University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas - San Antonio
University of Texas – Tyler
University of the Incarnate Word
Wayland Baptist University
West Texas A & M
Wiley College
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Texas 4-Year Colleges
Abilene Christian University – Abilene
http://www.acu.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT-1110/ ACT-22 (Critical Reading and Math)
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application Fee ($50 non-refundable; $30 before Nov. 1)
□ Admissions Essay
□ Official transcripts
All students must take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment.
Note:
Scholarships: COBA scholarships vary in amount and duration. Awards typically range from $1,000-2,000 per
year, and may be applied for up to eight long semesters. COBA scholarships are not available for summer
sessions. Link to scholarships http://www.acu.edu/admissions/types-of-aid/acu-scholarships.html
Amberton University – Garland and Frisco
Test Accepted:
No Admissions Exams
Freshman Requirements:
No Application Fee
Note:
http://www.amberton.edu
Admission to Amberton University is a privilege, not a right. Admission is granted only when, in the
judgment of University officials, the applicant can benefit from our educational programs. In order to
be admitted to Amberton, the applicant must (1) be a citizen of the United States (or permanent
resident) fluent (reading, speaking, and writing with facility and smoothness) in the English language,
(2) be twenty-one years of age or older, and (3) have successfully completed academic work from an
American, accredited college or university as evidenced by the submission of official transcripts.
Scholarships: The University does not participate in any type of federal financial aid program. Amberton
University has agreement(s) with loan providers who offer private loans for educational expenses.
http://www.amberton.edu/choosing-amberton/tuition/financial-aid.html
Angelo State University – San Angelo
Test Accepted:
http://www.angelo.edu
ACT College Readiness Benchmark scores (English: 18, Math: 22, Reading: 22, and
Science: 23) or earned a SAT composite score of at least 1500 (out of a possible 2400)
High School Class Rank
Top 10%
Next 40%
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Freshman Requirements:
ACT
SAT I
No minimum scores ( but need to have
them on file)
17
820
File Review
□ Application for Admission ($35.00 non-refundable fee)
□ Official transcripts
Scholarships: Award is based on your high school GPA and your standardized test scores. ASU scholarships:
http://myfuture.angelo.edu/pay_for_college/#scholarships
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Arlington Baptist College – http://www.arlingtonbaptistcollege.edu
Test Accepted:
No official ACT/SAT scores required
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Application
Essay – 1 to 2 pages in your handwriting
Pastoral Reference
Official High School Transcript
Health Form and Immunizations
Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students. The scholarships listed below are some available to
freshman applicants.
President’s Scholarship for New Freshman (Up to $5000)
Dean’s Scholarship for New Freshman (Up to $3000)
Leadership Scholarship for New Freshman ($3000)
Full-Time Christian Workers Grant ($250 per semester)
https://www.arlingtonbaptistcollege.edu/new-student-scholarships
Freshman Requirements:
Austin College – Sherman http://www.austincollege.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT / SAT Scores
Freshman Requirements:
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Common Application for Admission or ApplyTexas
Essay (250 – 650 words) topic of your choice
Teacher/counselor recommendation
Official High School Transcript
Admission Interview
Scholarships: Austin College offers a number of general academic scholarships not dependent upon the
establishment of financial need. These awards are made chiefly in recognition of outstanding
academic achievement and potential and range between $10,000 and $24,000 annually. Scholarships:
http://www.austincollege.edu/admission/financial-aid/scholarships/
Austin Graduate School of Theology - http://austingrad.edu/
Test Accepted:
No official ACT/SAT scores required
Freshman Requirements:
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$25 Application Fee ONLY if submitting a paper application
2.0 minimum GPA
Official Transcript
Write a five paragraph essay explaining your ministry goals and how Austin Grad can
help you meet those goals. Be sure your essay includes an introduction, supporting body
paragraphs, and a conclusion
Scholarships: Through the generosity of supporters, a number of scholarship funds have been established to
assist students preparing for service in full-time or lay ministry. Eligibility is based upon enrollment in a degree
program, financial need, academic history, and ministry involvement or potential. Priority is given to full-time
students, but part-time students may also be eligible. To apply, students must complete the Austin Grad Financial
Aid Application. Priority is given to applications received by July 1 for fall semesters and November 15 for
spring semesters. http://austingrad.edu/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/how-to-fund#scholarship
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Baylor – Waco
http://www.baylor.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT- 1500 out of 2400/ ACT - 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics
and 23 Science
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Resume
□ Letter of recommendation
(Short answer responses can be submitted through your Baylor account)
Scholarships:
Find out online exactly what scholarships await you using Baylor’s online
calculator. https://www.baylor.edu/estimator/
Concordia University – Austin
Test Accepted:
http://www.concordia.edu
SAT score of 1440 composite with a 480 verbal, 480 math, 480 writing
ACT composite score of 20, with a 20 in each of the four sections.
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application and fee
□ High School GPA 2.5
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: http://admissions.concordia.edu/undergraduate/cost-and-financial-aid/
President’s Scholarship - Up to $17,000 - 4 Year Renewable
High School Students: 3.80 overall GPA, 27 ACT or 1800 SAT-4 years renewable
Transfer Students: 3.75 overall college GPA-3 years renewable
*must maintain a 3.50 GPA to renew this scholarship
Leadership Scholarship - Up to $14,500 - 4 Year Renewable
High School Students: 3.50 overall GPA, 25 ACT or 1700 SAT-4 years renewable
Transfer Students: 3.25 overall college GPA- 3 years renewable
*must maintain a 3.25 GPA to renew this scholarship
Luther Scholarship - Up to $12,500 - 4 Year Renewable
High School Students: 3.25 overall GPA, 24 ACT or 1600 SAT-4 years renewable
Transfer Students: 3.20 overall college GPA-3 years renewable
*must maintain a 3.00 GPA to renew this scholarship
Walther Grant - Up to $8,400 - 4 Year Renewable
High School Students: 3.00 overall GPA, 22 ACT or 1500 SAT-4 years renewable
Transfer Students: 2.75 overall college GPA- 3 years renewable
*must maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew this scholarship
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Criswell College – Dallas http://www.criswell.edu
Test Accepted:
Official SAT / ACT Scores
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $35 (non-refundable)
□ Personal Essay
□ Official High School Transcript
□ (2) letters of recommendation (from Teacher and Counselor)
□ Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination (within last 5 years)
Scholarships: Scholarships are to be awarded based on the Criswell College for Financial Aid. The office of
Financial Aid of Criswell College will receive and review all applications and make the selection of scholarship
recipients.
http://www.criswell.edu/future_students/financial_information/financial_aid_scholarships
Dallas Baptist University – Dallas http://www.dbu.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/ SAT Scores
Freshman Requirements:
□ GPA 2.5
□ Application and Fee of $25 (non-refundable)
□ 250-Word Essay (typed or word-processed)
□ Official high school transcript
Scholarships: Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic ability, demonstrated Christian leadership, and
need. Students must be admitted before being considered. Scholarships: http://whydbu.dbu.edu/ChooseDBU/Scholarships.html
Dallas Christian College – Dallas
Test Accepted:
Freshman Requirements:
http://www.dallas.edu
SAT / ACT –Minimum SAT combined critical Reading and Math Scores of 900
or minimum ACT composite score of 19.
□ Minimum high school (GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale)
□ Application and $25Application fee (with 250 word essay)
□ Interview with an admissions counselor
□ Official High School transcript
Scholarships: All academic scholarships, grants, and participation awards are for tuition only. Financial awards
require a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be received or renewed unless otherwise stated. A student must be enrolled
full-time.
http://www.dallas.edu/financialaid/scholarships.cfm
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East Texas Baptist University – Marshall http://www.etbu.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT-18 or SAT 860 or above
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $25.00 (non-refundable)
Scholarships: Scholarships are based on the ACT or SAT Scores and GPA. This allows students to be awarded
on a more complete picture of the student’s ability. Church related and additional scholarships are available.
https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/scholarships/
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PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $11,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 3.2 GPA for renewal.
HONOR SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 3.0 GPA for renewal.
DEAN SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 2.75 GPA for renewal.
ACHIEVEMENT GRANT - $4,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 2.0 GPA for renewal.
NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST - Full Tuition provided that the student has listed ETBU in the first
position on the National Merit Scholarship Application.
To determine which academic scholarship you may qualify for, use the Freshmen Scholarship Calculator.
Hardin-Simmons University – Abilene
http://www.hsutx.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT /SAT Scores (with writing required)
ACT-20 or minimum SAT 1390
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application and Application Fee
□ Official high school transcript showing class rank
□ Meningitis Vaccination Record
Scholarships: Students are considered for scholarships based on a combination of the following criteria: academic
preparation and performance, standardized testing, co-curricular involvement, enrollment status, and anticipated
major. http://www.hsutx.edu/offices/financial-aid/scholarships/
Trustee Scholar
$15,500/year
29 ACT or 1920+ SAT
Presidential Scholar
$12,000/year
25 ACT or 1680 SAT
Deans Scholar
$9,500/year
23 ACT or 1560 SAT
University Scholar
$8,000/year
20 ACT or 1390 SAT
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Houston Baptist University – Houston
http://www.hbu.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT 1200 (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT 26 – automatically admitted
Top 25% - SAT 900 or ACT 19+ (composite)
Top 50% - SAT 960 or ACT 21+ (composite)
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application for Admission
□ Official Transcript
Scholarships: Scholarship and grant recipients must meet all university requirements for regular admission to the fall o
spring semester. http://www.hbu.edu/Choosing-HBU/Admissions/Financing-Your-Education/Scholarships-andGrants/Freshman-Merit-Awards.aspx
Approximate Minimum HS Class
Rank
Approximate Minimum SAT or
ACT
Founders
Scholarship
$60,000
divided over 8
undergraduate
semesters
($15,000 per
academic year)
top 5%
top 10%
top 15%
1170 or 26
1250 or 28
1330 or 30
President's
Scholarship
$56,000
divided over 8
undergraduate
semesters
($14,000 per
academic year)
top 15%
top 20%
top 25%
1140 or 25
1220 or 27
1300 or 29
Legacy
Scholarship
$52,000
divided over 8
undergraduate
semesters
($13,000 per
academic year)
top 25%
top 30%
top 35%
1010 or 22
1090 or 24
1170 or 26
Award
University
Grants I
University
Grants II
$24,000
divided over 8
undergraduate
semesters
($6,000 per academic
year)
or
$16,000
divided over 8
undergraduate
semesters
($4,000 per academic
year)
All unconditionally accepted freshmen who do not qualify
for a scholarship listed above will be considered for one of
these University Grants
New full-time HBU freshmen will also be eligible for an additional Achievement Scholarship at four different
levels, based on SAT/ACT test scores.
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Howard Payne University – Brownwood http://www.hputx.edu
Test Accepted:
Unconditional
Admission
ACT
SAT I
19
910+
Freshman Requirements:
Provisional
Admission
ACT
SAT I
16-18
780-900
□ Official Transcript
□ Application for Admission
□ Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale
□ Recommendations
Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded until all funds have been exhausted.
https://www.hputx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Website-pdf-2015-2016-scholarship-info-09052014.pdf
Academic Incentive
Grant
$20,000 over 4
years
$2,500
Awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic promise. Those
who receive this grant may move up to the Yellow Jacket Scholarship
level following their second consecutive semester. This move in
scholarship level is based upon the successful completion of the
Provisional Program, as certified by The Collegium. Such increase in a
scholarship award may require adjustment of the total aid package.
Yellow Jacket Scholar
$48,000 over 4
years
$12,000
Top 50% at an Accredited High School or 2.50 GPA) AND (ACT of 19 OR
SAT of 910 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined].
Dean's Scholar
$54,000 over 4
years
$13,500
Top 25% at an Accredited High School or 3.40 GPA) AND (ACT of 24 OR
SAT of 1090 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined].
Presidential Scholar
$60,000 over 4
years
$15,000
Top 10% at an Accredited High School or 3.80 GPA) AND (ACT of 29 OR
SAT of 1290 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined]
Huston-Tillotson University – htu.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT – 1070 min of 500 Verbal and Mathematics
ACT – 23 minimum of 19 on the English and Mathematics
Distinguished
Admission
ACT
SAT
22
1000
Automatic
Admission
ACT
SAT
20
900
□Application
3.5 GPA or higher – Distinguished admission (Top 10%)
3.5 GPA or higher – Automatic admission (Top 20%)
□$25 application fee (non-refundable)
□High school transcript
Scholarships: Huston-Tillotson Scholarship requires a mínimum of 300 word essay and cumulative 2.5 GPA
http://htu.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/scholarships-grants
Freshman Requirements:
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Jarvis Christian College – www.jarvis.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT/ACT Scores
Freshman Requirements:
□Application
□$50 application fee (non-refundable)
□Official high school transcript
□Meningitis Vaccination
Scholarships: Scholarships are available by contacting the school.
Lamar University – Beaumont
Test Accepted:
Freshman Requirements:
http://www.lamar.edu
SAT/ACT – (Math & Critical Reading)
Unconditional
Class Rank
ACT
Top 10%
No minimum
Top 11% to 25%
18
2nd Quarter
20
rd – th
3 4 Quarter
21
SAT
No minimum
850
930
1000
□ Application for Admission
□ Official High School Transcript and references
Scholarships: Lamar University invites both new and returning students to submit an application online
at lamar.edu/myscholarships.
http://beacardinal.lamar.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships.html
Le Tourneau University – Longview
Test Accepted:
http://www.letu.edu
Official SAT - 950/ ACT – 20 Scores (with writing)
□ Application
□ Official Transcript and references
Scholarships: Scholarships are generally awarded based on other criteria which can include academic performanc
membership in a particular group or participation in specified activities.
http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu-scholarships.html
Freshman Requirements:
Academic Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $9,000
(Founder's Scholarship),
$11,000 (Dean's Scholarship),
or $14,000 (Presidential
Scholarship) per year
Business Is Mission (School of
Business) Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: up to
Award Criteria: awarded to
incoming freshmen based on GPA
and SAT/ACT test scores
Renewable: up to four years if a
minimum cumulative GPA is
maintained (2.5 for Founder's and
Dean's Scholarships, 3.0 for
Presidential Scholarship)
Award Criteria: awarded to
incoming freshmen. Personal
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$5,000 per year
Church Matching Grant
Scholarship Amount: up to
$1,000
Honors College Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $1,0002,000 per year, depending on
potential and need
interview (normally conducted
during Fall or Spring Preview
Weekends or Spring Scholarship
Weekend). For more information
contact GrantBridgman@letu.edu.
Renewable: up to four years if at
least a 2.5 GPA is maintained and
the student stays in the School of
Business
Award Criteria: LETU can match a
grant from applicant's home
church up to $1,000 only for firsttime students.
Renewable: up to four years if at
least a 2.5 GPA is maintained.
Only awarded to first-time
students.
Award Criteria: awarded to
incoming freshmen accepted into
the Honors College
Renewable: up to four years if at
least a 3.0 GPA is maintained
You can find out online exactly what scholarships await you using online calculator.
https://tcc.noellevitz.com/(S(xb02a452citom1szeggiu3j2))/LeTourneau%20University/Freshman%20Students
Lubbock Christian University – Lubbock
http://www.lcu.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT- Unconditional 18/Conditional 16-17
SAT – Unconditional 860/Conditional 760-850
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: Freshmen scholarships are offered to freshmen students based on SAT and ACT scores.
https://lcu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/
McMurry University – Abilene
http://ww2.mcm.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT / SAT
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $25.00 (non-refundable)
□ Submit a current High School Transcript
□ Submit the McMurry Personal Statement
Scholarships: McMurry is dedicated to making a strong education possible by awarding federal, state and institutional aid.
https://mcm.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx
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Midwestern State University – Wichita Falls
Test Accepted:
http://www.mwsu.edu
ACT- English= 18, Reading= 21, Mathematics= 22 and Science =24 / SAT-1500 out
of 2400
Class Rank
SAT/ACT*
Scores:
Top 10%
Automatic AdmissionHB 588
990/21
1070/23
1110/24
Next 40%
Third quartile
Fourth quartile
Freshman Requirements:
□ $25.00 Application Fee
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: Students admitted to MSU are automatically considered for our general merit scholarships. These
scholarships can range from $500 to $2,500 per academic year, for students who qualify. Award consideration is
based on SAT/ACT entrance exam scores.
http://mwsu.edu/admissions/scholarships
Northwood University – Cedar Hill (close to Dallas) http://www.northwood.edu/tx
Test Accepted:
ACT / SAT (Critical Reading + Math scores)
□ Cumulative High School GPA
□ Official Transcript
□ Extracurricular Activities, community involvement and work experience
Scholarships: http://www.northwood.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants.aspx
Awarded to new freshmen beginning in 2015-2016
• Based on GPA and ACT/SAT test scores.
• Five award levels:
o Presidential - $11,000 (with on-campus residency; $9,000 without campus residency)
o Freedom - $10,000 (with on-campus residency; $8,000 without campus residency)
o Free Enterprise - $8,000 (with on-campus residency; $6,000 without campus residency)
o Entrepreneur Grant - $6,000 (with on-campus residency; $4,000 without campus residency)
o Liberty Scholarship - $3,000 (with on-campus residency; $1,000 without campus residency)
• Limited funds available
• Renewable subject to Cumulative GPA criteria
Freshman Requirements:
Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio http://www.ollusa.edu
Test Accepted:
A minimum total score of 800 on the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections of
the SAT or a minimum ACT Composite score of 17.
Freshman Requirements:
□ GPA 2.00 (on a four-point scale)
□ Application Fee of $35.00 (non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
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Scholarship: The student's OLLU application for admission serves as the application for the Office of
Admission scholarships. Scholarships available online. http://www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/hybrid/default-hybridollu.aspx?sid=1190&gid=1&pgid=7700
Up to $5,000 - this scholarship is awarded to students who have performed well in high school and on the ACT
or SAT. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement.
Up to $8,000 - this award is presented to students with strong academic potential as demonstrated by academic
standing. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement.
Up to $10,000 - this award is given to students who demonstrate exceptional achievement. This award is
renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement.
Up to $16,500 - the prestigious scholarship is awarded to our most academically qualified students and is
renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement.
Paul Quinn College – Dallas http://www.pqc.edu
Test Accepted:
Freshman Requirements:
Official ACT / SAT Scores
□ Application for Admissions
□ Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
□ 500 word essay on the Four L’s of Quinnite Leadership (or a two minute video
explaining which of the Four L’s means the most to you)
□ Official Transcript
□ Letter of recommendation (from Principal, teacher or counsellor)
□ Presentable photo of yourself (no selfies)
□ Interview with an Enrollment Management Representative
Scholarships: The applicant must be a high school senior who is projected to graduate in the top twenty-five
percent (25%) of his/her class with at least a 3.25 GPA. A high school student applicant must score at least 20 on
the ACT or a combined score of 1410 on the SAT.
Prairie View A&M University – Prairie View
Test Accepted:
Freshman Requirements:
http://www.pvamu.edu
Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 820 - Verbal/Critical Reading or ACT- 17
(Unconditional)
Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 710 Verbal/Critical Reading or ACT- 15-16 (Conditional)
□ State of Texas Common Application
□ Application Fee of $ 25.00 (non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Cumulative grade point average 2.50 or above
Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are available online.
http://www.pvamu.edu/faid/types-of-aid-2/scholarships/scholarship-announcements/
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Remington College – Houston
http://www.remingtoncollege.edu
Test Accepted:
Official SAT/ACT Scores
Freshman Requirements:
□ Complete Application
□ Entrance Exam
□ High School Diploma/GED
Scholarship: The Academic Achievement scholarship is awarded to students who have shown academic
excellence while in high school, by graduating with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and who show potential
to succeed in college.
http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/scholarships/
Rice University - Houston (Most selective in Texas) http://www.rice.edu
Test Accepted:
Official SAT and two subject tests related to your proposed area
of study / ACT Scores (with writing)
Freshman Requirements:
□ Complete the Common Application
□ Application Fee of $75.00 (non refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
□ One Teacher Evaluation
□ Counselor Recommendation
□ Interview
Scholarships: All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, so
that no separate application forms or interviews are necessary. The Office of Admissions notifies scholarship
winners at the time of admission to the university. The following is a list of some of the merit-based
scholarships.
http://financialaid.rice.edu/scholarships.aspx
Name
Recipients
Trustee Distinguished
Scholarship
Students whose personal talents distinguish them $24,000-$26,500
within the pool of admitted applicants.
Renewable for four years.
Trustee Diversity
Scholarship
Students whose diverse life experiences and
contributions to diverse groups distinguish them
within the pool of admitted applicants.
$4,000 - $26,500
Students who demonstrate an aptitude for
research with a faculty mentor.
$4,000
Century Scholars
Program
Amount
Renewable for four years.
Renewable for two
years, plus a guaranteed
research mentorship.
Barbara Jordan
Scholarship
Students who have distinguished themselves
through initiatives that build bridges between
cultural, racial, and ethnic groups.
$24,000
Renewable for four years.
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Lonestar Scholarship
Up to 30 Early Decision admitted students.
$10,000
Renewable for four years
Engineering
Scholarship
Outstanding applicants to the engineering
division.
$10,000 - Full Tuition
Renewable for four years.
Edgar Odell Lovett
Scholarship
Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals. Half Tuition
Renewable for four years.
Allen International
Scholarship
Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals. Full Tuition
Renewable for four
years
Sam Houston State University – Huntsville
Test Accepted:
http://www.shsu.edu
Official ACT / SAT Scores
Class Ranking
ACT
Top 25%
In 2nd quarter
In 3rd quarter
In 4th quarter
Automatic acceptance
20
23
Considered by review only
Freshman Requirements:
SAT
(Critical Reading and Math only)
Automatic acceptance
960
1060
Considered by review only
□ Texas Application Fee (non-refundable)
□ $45 non-refundable application fee
□ Official high school transcript showing class rank
Scholarships: A variety of scholarships is available online for freshmen.
http://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/scholarships/
St. Edwards University – Austin
Test Accepted:
Freshman Requirements:
http://www.stedwards.edu
Average ACT – 21/ SAT -500
□ Common Application
□ $50 application fee; apply by Dec. 15th and the application fee
is waived
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Essay (500 Words)
□ GPA- 2.0
□ Academic Recommendation (Teacher or Counselor)
Scholarships: A variety of merit-based scholarships are awarded to further inspire high academic achievers.
Most scholarships require no additional application beyond the application for admission and
have a priority deadline of February 1.
https://www.stedwards.edu/admission-financial-aid/undergraduate/new-freshmen/scholarships
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St. Mary’s University – San Antonio
http://www.stmarytx.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT-1220 or ACT-27 (critical reading and math)
Freshman Requirements:
□ Completed online application form
□ Application Fee of $30 (non-refundable)
□ High School Transcript
□ Essay
□ Written Recommendation
Scholarships: Academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of achievement not family income. Awards are
made on the basis of high school academic performance and SAT or ACT scores.
https://www.stmarytx.edu/about/offices/financialaid/undergraduates/types/scholarships/firstyear
Schreiner University – www.schreiner.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT – 1000 (Critical Reading and Math)
ACT – 22
Freshman Requirements:
Ranked in the top half of the class
3.53 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Scholarships: At Schreiner University, we believe you should be awarded for your hard work in high school.
When you are accepted as a freshmen, your Admission Counselor will determine what level of merit scholarship
you have earned based on your high school GPA and your composite ACT score or your Critical Reading &
Math SAT scores (we even super score all of your SAT exams to base decisions on your highest individual
scores). We will also increase your merit scholarship if your GPA and/or test scores increase to the next level
during your senior year of high school.
http://www.schreiner.edu/financialaid/future_students/freshmen/scholarships/freshmen_merit_scholarship.aspx
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Southern Methodist University - Dallas
Test Accepted:
http://www.smu.edu
SAT-1600 or ACT -23 (with writing)
□ Application Fee of $60.00 (non refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Recommendation Letter (form Teacher or Counselor)
□ Extracurricular Resume
Scholarships: First-year students should apply by January 15 for priority consideration for merit-based
and leadership scholarships. Transfer students should apply by April 1 (fall entry) or November 1
(spring entry) to be considered for merit-based scholarships.
http://www.smu.edu/Admission/FinancialAid
Freshman Requirements:
Southwestern Adventist University - Keene
http://www.swau.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT - 830 in critical reading and math
ACT – composite score of 17
Freshman Requirements:
□ $25.00 Application Fee
□ Official High School Transcript
□ High School GPA of 2.5
Scholarships: A freshman student may qualify from one of these categories.
Freshman awards $2,000 to $6,000
Southwestern Award of Excellence $8,000
Trustee
$7,000
Presidential
$6,000
Academic Dean Award
$4,000
Achievement Award
$3,000
An additional $1,000 is credited to tuition cost if student lives in the residence hall. Scholarships are base on
students GPA, SAT and ACT scores. http://www.swau.edu/finances/financial-aid/scholarships/
Southwestern Assemblies of God University - Waxahachie http://www.sagu.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT Composite scores 19 or a combined SAT scores of 1350 (critical reading –
math + writing).
Freshman Requirements:
□ Minimum GPA of 2.0
□ Application Fee ($35 – non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
□ 500 word essay
□ Letter of recommendation Pastor, Counselor or Teacher
Scholarships: There are different levels of academic scholarships with different eligibility requirements and
amounts.
http://www.sagu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships
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Southwestern University - Georgetown
http://www.southwestern.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT or ACT
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application for Admission
□ Essay
□ Recommendation (from secondary school counselor)
□Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are listed.
http://www.southwestern.edu/aid/types/scholarships/index.php
Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches
Test Accepted:
High School Rank
1st Quarter
Top 10%
11-25%
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
http://www.sfasu.edu
SAT-1500 out of 2400 (including writing) or
ACT -18 English, 21 Reading, 22Mathematics and 24 Science
SAT Score (not including writing)
No minimum score
850
950
1100
File Review
Freshmen Requirements:
ACT Score (Not including writing)
No minimum score
17
20
24
File Review
□ Application fee of $45 (non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: For Regents Scholarship, a freshmen student must be in the top 15% of their high school
graduation class (this must be verified in writing by transcript or letter from appropriate high school official or
have a SAT combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1220, or have an ACT composite score of at least
27.
http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions/scholarships/
Sul Ross State University - Alpine
http://www.sulross.edu
Test Accepted: ACT or SAT
Rank in Class
Minimum ACT
Top Half- (Top 50%)
Submit scores – no
minimum required
20
20
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Freshmen Requirements:
Minimum SAT
(Reading and Math)
Submit scores – no
minimum required
920
920
□ Application Fee of $25 (non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcripts
Scholarships: Sul Ross State University awards a variety of scholarships each year, most of them to fulltime students. http://www.sulross.edu/page/1064/srsu-scholarships
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Texas A&M University - College Station
http://www.tamu.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Scores
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application (non-refundable $75 processing fee)
□ Essays
□Official high school transcripts (with numerical class rank and graduation plan)
Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and
volunteer services and on some cases financial needs. See website for more details.
http://scholarships.tamu.edu/
Texas A&M University - Commerce
http://www.tamuc.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT – 21 /SAT Scores – 980 (Critical reading and Math)
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Automatic admissions – rank in the top 30% of the graduating class
□ Application (non-refundable $60 enrollment fee)
□ Official high school transcripts (with numerical class rank and graduation plan)
Scholarships: All admitted students are strongly encouraged to complete and submit an A&M-Commerce
scholarship application.
http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAidandScholarships/scholarships/default.aspx
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi https://www.tamucc.edu/
Test Accepted:
Official ACT – (English 18, Reading 22, Math 22, Science 23)/
SAT Scores – 1500 (Verbal, Math & Writing)
Automatic admissions – rank in the top 25% of the graduating class
Class rank
SAT Composite Score
ACT Composite Score
Top 25%
No Minimum
No Minimum
2nd Quarter
1000
21
3rd Quarter
1100
23
4th Quarter
1200
27
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application (non-refundable $40 application fee)
□ Official high school transcripts (with numerical class rank and graduation plan)
Scholarships: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers a variety of academically competitive scholarships
for all students. http://scholarships.tamucc.edu/freshmen.html
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Texas A&M University – Galveston
http://www.tamug.edu/
Test Accepted:
SAT – 1590 /ACT – 23 scores
Freshman Requirements:
Application ($75 non-refundable processing fee)
Essays – Topics A and B (required) Topic C - recommended
Official high school transcript
Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra- curricular activities,
volunteer services, employment and on some cases financial need. Scholarships are designed to reward,
encourage, and assist students in pursuing academic excellence and leadership roles.
http://www.tamug.edu/finaid/Scholarships.html
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
http://www.tamuk.edu/
Test Accepted:
Rank in Class
Top 10%
First Quarter (11-25%)
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Minimum ACT
No minimum required but
must submit test scores
15
17
20
23
Minimum SAT
(Reading and Math)
No minimum required but
must submit test scores
740
830
950
1070
Freshman Requirements:
Application
Official high school transcript
Scholarships: Scholarships are one way we can assist students in paying for a college education.
http://www.tamuk.edu/ugscholarships/index.html
Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Test Accepted:
http://www.tamut.edu/
SAT – 1500 (Verbal/Math/Writing)
ACT Scores – English 18, Reading 22, Mathematics 22, Science 23
Rank in Class
Top 10%
First Quarter (11-25%)
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Freshman Requirements:
Minimum ACT
No minimum required but
must submit test scores
No minimum required but
must submit test scores
19
20
21
Minimum SAT
(Reading and Math)
No minimum required but
must submit test scores
No minimum required but
must submit test scores
900
940
980
Application ($30 non-refundable application fee)
Official high school transcript
Scholarships: The Financial Aid Office offers a wide variety of academically competitive scholarships based on
merit. http://www.tamut.edu/Admissions/Enrollment-Services/Scholarships/index.html
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Texas Christian University - Fort Worth http://www.tcu.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT or SAT
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $40 (non-refundable)
□ Essay and resume of activities
□ Secondary school guidance counselor’s evaluation
□ Teacher evaluation
□ Official School Transcript
Scholarships: The Office of Admission awards academic scholarships to the highest achieving admitted
students. Fewer than half of all students admitted to TCU are offered academic scholarships. These competitive
awards are based primarily on grades, ACT or SAT score, rank in class (if available), and curriculum rigor. For
purposes of both admission and scholarship consideration, TCU superscores both the ACT and the SAT.
Rank in Class
Top 5.2%
11.6%
10.6%
12.5%
8.4%
Scholarship
Deans Scholarship
Faculty Scholarship
TCU Scholarship
Founders Scholarship
All Scholarships
Overall GPA
3.86
3.86
3.64
3.58
3.74
ACT Score
31.7
30.0
28.8
28.1
30.3
SAT Score
2080
1967
1924
1846
1986
http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/Freshman/Scholarship-And-Financial-Aid
Texas College - Tyler
Test Accepted:
Freshmen Requirements:
http://www.texascollege.edu
Official ACT/SAT Scores
□ Application Fee of $20 (non-refundable)
□ Official High Transcript
Scholarships: A limited number Texas College funded and endowed scholarships are available. To be
considered, students must be accepted for admission and submit a scholarship application for the appropriate
scholarship and semester.
http://www.texascollege.edu/pages/scholarships
Texas Lutheran University – Seguin
http://www.tlu.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT/SAT
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $40 (non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript (with current class ranking and cumulative
GPA)
□ Essay/Writing sample
□ Recommendation Letter from High School Counselor or Teacher)
Scholarships: A range of academic scholarships are awarded based on high school academic performance and
SAT/ACT scores. Scholarships are renewable for up to an additional three years provided the student maintains a
minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA at TLU. These scholarships are awarded based on full-time, undergraduate
enrollment
http://www.tlu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tlu-scholarships/
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PACE Scholarship - $18,000 - $24,000
Presidential Scholarship - $13,500 to $17,500
Academic Excellence Scholarship - $10,000 to $13,000
Heritage Scholarship - $5,000 to $8,000
Da capo Scholarship in Music (music and music education majors only) - $5,000 - $24,000
Locus Aduro Scholarship in Dramatic Media (dramatic media majors only) - $5,000 - $24,000
Texas Southern University -Houston
http://www.tsu.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT- 17 (composite) /SAT-820 or Higher
Freshmen Requirements:
□ $42 (non-refundable application fee)
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Scholarships: Scholarships are usually based on a student's academic performance, special talent and/or financial need
Texas Southern University participates in several different scholarship programs.
http://em.tsu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.php
Texas State University - San Marcos
http://www.txstate.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT or SAT with Writing
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Admission Essay
□ $75 (non-refundable) application fee
□ Official High School Transcript
Class Rank
Top 10%
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
ACT
SAT
No minimum score requirement
20
920
22
1010
26
1180
29
1270
Scholarships: Texas State offers three categories of academic scholarships for incoming freshmen. The National
Scholarships and Assured Scholarships are automatically awarded upon admission, provided students meet
certain minimum academic requirements. TSU also offers a number of Competitive Scholarships, which are
awarded on the basis of the overall strength of the scholarship application. Freshmen must also be admitted to
Texas State no later than December 15, 2015 in order to be considered for competitive scholarships.
http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman.html
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Texas Tech University - Lubbock
http://www.ttu.edu
Test Accepted:
Official SAT/ACT Scores (with Writing)
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Official High School Transcript
□ $60 - Application Fee
Class Rank
Top 10%
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
ACT
No minimum
25
28
29
SAT
No minimum
1140
1230
1270
Scholarships: Texas Tech rewards exceptional students with merit-based scholarships and provides need-based
financial assistance to qualified families. Athletic, band, choral, fine arts and departmental awards are available
through individual departments.
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/
Texas Wesleyan University - Dallas
http://www.txwes.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT-920 / ACT -19
Freshmen Requirements:
□ 2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
□ Personal Essay
□ Letter of Recommendation
□ Personal Interview
Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded to students up to four consecutive school years. Students are required
to maintain full enrollment with a GPA of 3.8 or higher. SAT-1200/ACT -27.
https://txwes.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-aid/
Texas Woman’s University - Denton
http://www.twu.edu
Test Accepted:
SAT - 1000 / ACT - 21
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Graduation from a regionally accredited high school
□ Class rank in the top 50%
□ 2.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
Scholarships: The scholarship application will open on October 12, 2015. Scholarship awards are based on
GPA, Class, Rank, and/or SAT/ACT test scores.
http://www.twu.edu/finaid/scholarships.asp
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Trinity University - San Antonio
http://www.trinity.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT: 26-31
SAT Math: 590-680
SAT Critical Reading: 570-680
SAT Writing: 570-670
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application processes fee ($50 non-refundable)
□ Essay or Personal Statement
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Teacher recommendation
□ Secondary School Report
Scholarships: All admitted students are automatically considered for the scholarship. No extra paperwork is
required. Students who have strong academic preparation, but who do not meet necessarily meet all the specific
criteria will also be considered for scholarships.
https://new.trinity.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/academic-merit-scholarships-first-year-students
University of Dallas - Dallas
http://www.udallas.edu
Test Accepted:
Official SAT/ACT Scores
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $50
□ Official High School transcript
□ Complete online University of Dallas Membership Questions
□ Counselor Evaluation Form
□ Teacher Evaluation Form
Scholarships: Awards ranging from $5,000 up to full tuition per year may be offered to selected applicants
based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The student's application for admission is the student's
application for an academic achievement award.
http://www.udallas.edu/admissions/index.html#scholarships
University of Houston – Houston (Clear Lake) http://www.uhcl.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT scores
Class Rank
ACT
SAT
Top 10%
No minimum score
No minimum score
Top 11 – 25%
20
950
Top 26 – 50%
23
1050
Below 51%
Individual Review
Individual Review
Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $45 (non-refundable)
□ High School Transcript
Scholarships: The 2016 New Hawk Scholarship process is available beginning September 15th. Students must:
• Rank in top 15% of high school graduating class; or
• Have a SAT Score of 1100; or
• Have an ACT Score of 24; and
• Be Texas Resident; and
• Be graduating from high school in the 2015-2016 academic year
http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/FAO/Scholarships/new-hawk-scholarship
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University of Houston – Houston (Downtown Campus)
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Scores
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $35 (non-refundable)
□ High School Transcript
http://www.uhd.edu
Scholarships: There are several scholarships available to students. These scholarship include the Delphian
Scholarship, Red Rose Scholarship, Institutional Scholarships and Departmental Scholarships.
https://www.uhd.edu/financial/scholarships/Pages/scholarships-index.aspx
University of Houston – Houston (Main Campus)
http://www.uh.edu
Test Accepted:
Minimum Test Scores
ACT: 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics, 23 Science
SAT: 1500 out of 2400
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $50 (non-refundable)
□ High School Transcript
Scholarships: Students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership, may qualify for a UH
scholarship at the University of Houston. Scholarships are awarded $1,500 per academic year-$750 per semester
minimum 2.7 high school GPA based on a 4.0 scale and must be a new freshman. Students must enroll in 12 or
more college credit hours each semester and accepted to University of Houston.
http://uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/types-aid/scholarships/index
University of Houston – Victoria (Victoria Campus)
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Scores
Minimum ACT: 18; Minimum SAT: 860
Freshman Requirements:
□
□
□
□
http://www.uhv.edu
Application Fee of $ (non-refundable)
High School Transcript
Rank in the top 50% of the class
Overall high school grade point average of 2.4 on a 4.0 scale
Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are available. Students must complete and electronically submit a UHV
Scholarship Application to be considered for select scholarships. (http://www.uhv.edu/ofa/forms.aspx).
http://www.uhv.edu/ofa/payingforcollege/scholarships/scholarshipshowtoapply.aspx
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - Belton
Test Accepted:
http://www.umhb.edu
SAT/ACT
Class Rank
Top 10%
Top 50%
Lower 50%
ACT
No minimum score
20
21
SAT
No minimum score
950
990
□ Application Fee of $35 (non-refundable)
□ Official ACT or SAT Score
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: Mary Hardin-Baylor awards a variety of scholarships to students who demonstrate academic
excellence regardless of a family’s financial circumstances. The application for admission is also the application
for merit scholarships.
http://financialaid.umhb.edu/academic-scholarships
Freshmen Requirements:
Name
President's Scholarship $60,000
Recipients
Amount
Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with
$15,000 per year; Renewable
a minimum ACT composite score of 31 or a minimum
for up to eight consecutive
SAT score of 1380 (critical reading + math) or a
fall and spring semesters
National Merit Scholarship Finalist.
based on a cumulative grade
Recipients must live on campus unless married or
point average of 3.5 or above.
single with dependents.
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Scholarship - $60,000
Awarded to entering first-time freshmen high school
$15,000 per year.
valedictorians and salutatorians with a minimum ACT
Renewable for up to eight
composite score of 24 or a minimum SAT score of
consecutive fall and spring
1090 (critical reading + math). Recipients must live on
semesters based on a
campus unless married or single with dependents.
cumulative grade point
average of 3.5 or above.
Vice President's Scholarship $40,000
Freshman Honor
Scholarship - $20,000
Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with
$10,000 per year. Renewable
a minimum ACT composite score of 28 or a minimum
for up to eight consecutive
SAT score of 1260 (critical reading + math).
fall and spring semesters
Recipients must live on campus unless married or
based on a cumulative grade
single with dependents.
point average of 3.5 or above.
Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with
$5,000 per year. Renewable
a minimum ACT composite score of 24 or a minimum
for up to eight consecutive
SAT score of 1090 (critical reading + math) or
semesters based on a
students ranking in the top 10% of their graduating
cumulative grade point
class.
average of 3.25 or above.
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University of North Texas - Denton
Test Accepted:
http://www.unt.edu
ACT/SAT (including writing portion)
Class Rank
Top 10%
Next 15%
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
Freshmen Requirements:
ACT
Submit score;
No minimum score
20
23
26
SAT
Submit score;
No minimum score
950
1050
1180
□ Application Fee of $75 (non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
□ ACT or SAT Scores
Scholarships: Scholarship dollars are limited and are awarded on merit and on a first-come, first-served basis.
http://admissions.unt.edu/freshman/how-to-apply-for-scholarships-and-financial-aid
University of Saint Thomas - Houston
http://www.stthomas.edu
Test Accepted:
ACT-23/SAT-1070 (Math and Critical Reading)
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application/No application fee
□ Official High School Transcript
□ GPA 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
□ Personal Statement (Why you would like to attend UST?).
Scholarships: UST scholarships and awards are merit-based funds awarded on academic achievement and contribution
made to one's community, school and/or church. UST makes an institutional commitment to students to help provide
access to a St. Thomas education. First-time freshmen are automatically considered for these awards by completing the
St. Thomas admissions process.
https://www.stthomas.edu/financialaid/undergraduate/typesofaid/scholarships/
University of Texas – Arlington
http://www.uta.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Scores
Minimum ACT: 22/Minimum SAT: 1050
Freshmen Requirements:
□ $60 Application fee
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: UT Arlington awards a number of general scholarships each year. Many academic departments
offer scholarships to students majoring in one of the department’s disciplines.
http://www.uta.edu/fao/scholarships/
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University of Texas - Austin
Test Accepted:
http://www.utexas.edu
Official ACT/SAT Scores
□ $75 Application fee
□ Two essays
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Resume`
□ Letters of Recommendation
Scholarships: Scholarship committees consider various factors such as scholastic achievement, community
involvement, leadership abilities, standardized test scores, and financial need when making award decisions.
https://admissions.utexas.edu/afford/undergrad-scholarships
Freshmen Requirements:
University of Texas – Brownsville
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Scores
Class Rank
Top 25%
ACT
Guaranteed admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
17
18
19
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
Freshmen Requirements:
http://www.utb.edu
SAT
Guaranteed Admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
830
870
910
□ Application fee $50 (Non-refundable)
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: Scholarships at UTB are made available to students each semester through generous donations.
These gifts are from corporations, businesses, community organizations, individual donors and the university
itself. http://www.utb.edu/em/fa/Pages/FAScholarshipMain.aspx
University of Texas – Dallas
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Scores
Minimum ACT: 26/Minimum SAT: 1200
Freshman Requirements:
Application fee $50 (non-refundable)
Official high school transcript
http://www.utdallas.edu
Scholarships: Each year, UT Dallas offers Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) to qualified incoming
freshmen. http://oue.utdallas.edu/aes/
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University of Texas – El Paso
Test Accepted:
Class Rank
Top 25%
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
Freshman Requirements:
http://www.utep.edu
Official ACT/SAT Scores
Minimum ACT: 26/Minimum SAT: 1200
ACT
Submit score;
No minimum score
19
20
21
SAT
Submit score;
No minimum score
920
970
1010
Application fee $50 (non-refundable)
Official high school transcript
Scholarships: Each year hundreds of institutional scholarships are awarded. Institutional scholarships are merit
based awards and do not have to be repaid. http://ia.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=12405
Rank in Class Scholarship
Top 3%
Presidential Excellence
Scholarship
Top 3%
Presidential Scholarship
Top 10%
Academic Scholarship
Award Amount Overall GPA ACT Score SAT Score
$16,000
3.6
27
1220
$12,000
$6,000
3.6
3.3
University of Texas – Permian Basin
Test accepted:
Class Rank
Top 10%
11 - 25%
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
Freshman Requirements:
27
24
1220
1120
http://www.utpb.edu
Official SAT/ACT Scores
ACT
SAT
Submit score;
Submit score;
No minimum score
No minimum score
19
950
20
1000
24
1150
27
1250
□ Application fee $50 (Non-refundable)
□ Official high school transcript
Scholarships: Graduating in the top 50% of the class! Don’t miss out on scholarships from UTPB!
http://www.utpb.edu/admissions/scholarships#FreshScholarHeader
University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley
http://www.utrgv.edu
Test accepted:
Official SAT/ACT Scores
Freshman Requirements:
□ Application fee $50 (Non-refundable)
□ Official high school transcript
Scholarships: There are scholarships specifically designed for entering freshmen, transfer students, graduate
students, and undergraduate students. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, need, and achievement in
academics, athletics, the arts, or other scholarly areas.
http://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/paying-for-college/scholarships/index.htm
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University of Texas – San Antonio
Test accepted:
Official SAT/ACT Scores
Class Rank
ACT
Guaranteed admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
19
21
24
Top 25%
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
SAT
Guaranteed Admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
900
1000
1100
□ Application fee $60 (Non-refundable)
□ Official high school transcript
Freshman Requirements:
Scholarships:
http://www.utpb.edu
To recognize student’s academic achievements, UTSA offers scholarships to help students
pay for a quality education. http://www.utsa.edu/admissions/undergrad/scholarships/index.html
University of Texas – Tyler
Test accepted:
Class Rank
Top 10%
Top 25%
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
http://www.uttyler.edu
Official SAT/ACT Scores
ACT
Guaranteed admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
20
21
22
23
SAT
Guaranteed Admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
940-970
980-1010
1020-1040
1050-1080
□ Application fee $40 (Non-refundable)
□ Official high school transcript
Scholarships: The University of Texas at Tyler offers many scholarships designed to attract and retain
outstanding degree-seeking students. To be considered for a university scholarship, students must be accepted
for admission and submit an online scholarship application for the appropriate scholarship and semester.
http://www.uttyler.edu/scholarships/index.php
Freshman Requirements:
University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Test Scores
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $20
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Letter of Recommendation
□ Personal Statement/Essay
http://www.uiw.edu
Scholarships: A variety of scholarships is listed on the website.
http://www.uiw.edu/finaid/scholarships.html
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Wayland Baptist University
http://wbu.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Test Scores
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $35
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: As a means of encouraging and rewarding our country's most productive students, Wayland
proudly offers several scholarships to outstanding students.
http://www.wbu.edu/admission/financial_aid/wayland_scholarships/scholarship_detail.html
West Texas A & M
Test Accepted:
Class Rank
Top 25%
26% - 50%
51% - 75%
76% - 100%
Freshmen Requirements:
http://www.wtamu.edu
Official ACT/SAT Test Scores
ACT
Guaranteed admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
17
20
21
SAT
Guaranteed Admission;
Submit score;
No minimum score
820
940
980
□ Application Fee of $35
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Minimum 2.0 grade point average
Scholarships: Students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and special talent are considered for
University scholarships. http://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/scholarships.aspx
Wiley College
http://www.wileyc.edu
Test Accepted:
Official ACT/SAT Test Scores
Freshmen Requirements:
□ Application Fee of $25
□ Official High School Transcript
Scholarships: Financial aid is available. Scholarship information was not yet available online.
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