Application and Review Process
For an admission decision to be made the following must be submitted:
- A complete online application
- A $25 application fee paid online
- Official high school transcript or GED1
- Official College transcript (if applicable)
- SAT and/or ACT test results2
Academic achievement is the only factor considered in the selection process, through high school transcripts and standardized test results. Competitive applicants will have at least a “B/3.0” average in a solid college preparatory curriculum. It is expected that successful applicants will have at least:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math to include Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra II, a math-based science is recommended for seniors
- 3 years of Science: Biology & Chemistry (with labs), one inquiry-based science such as Physics, Environmental Science, or Earth Science
- 3 years of Social Studies Civics, U.S. History, World History, Geography, or Economics
Please note the following: Decision for admission are conditional until a final high school transcript, verifying all courses and grades along with proof of high school graduation are received in the Office of Admission.
1 If you decide to apply via a "self-reporting" admission application we will review your application based off your information initially. You will be required to submit your final official transcript(s) to verify your information is correct as well as confirm your graduation.
2 ESU is a SAT/ACT optional school, but you must submit your test scores if you are: Home schooled, a recruited student athlete or are interested in one of the following programs: Biology: Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy; Computer Science and Computer Security; Mathematics - All concentration; Medical Technology; Pre-Nursing; Physics - Engineering Transfer Program; Speech-Language Pathology