Academic Scholarship Table
A: Eligibility Table for Freshman Scholarships
Use this table to determine how many points you have in each of three categories: GPA, class rank and ACT composite score. Add each category together for a total score.
GPA |
Points |
Rank |
Points |
ACT Comp |
Points |
| |
|
|
|
29-36 |
5 |
3.50-4.00 |
4 |
1-10% |
4 |
25-28 |
4 |
3.30-3.49 |
3 |
11-20% |
3 |
23-24 |
3 |
3.20-3.29 |
2 |
21-30% |
2 |
21-22 |
2 |
3.00-3.19 |
1 |
|
|
20 |
1 |
B: SAT & ACT Comparison Chart
If you took the SAT instead of the ACT, use the table below to calculate your ACT equilvalent.
SAT Total Score |
Estimated ACT Equivalent
|
1600 |
36 |
1540-1590 |
35 |
1490-1530 |
34 |
1440-1480 |
33 |
1400-1430 |
32 |
1360-1390 |
31 |
1330-1350 |
30 |
1290-1320 |
29 |
1250-1280 |
28 |
1210-1240 |
27 |
1170-1200 |
26 |
1130-1160 |
25 |
1090-1120 |
24 |
1050-1080 |
23 |
1020-1040 |
22 |
980-1010 |
21 |
C: Academic Scholarships for first-time freshmen
Take your total score and cross reference it with the table below. (Eligiblility renewal requirements during your freshman year must be maintained for consideration during future semesters.) Scholarship levels have increased. Please note the change in values.
Points |
Scholarship |
Amount |
GPA required
for renewal |
|
National Merit
Finalist
|
60 percent of
tuition
|
3.5
|
| |
National Merit
Semifinalist
|
60 percent of
tuition
|
3.5
|
13 |
|
$10,000*-$12,000 |
3.5 |
11-12 |
|
$8,000*-10,000 |
3.5 |
5-10 |
|
$6,000*-$7,500 |
3.3 |
1-4 |
|
$4,000 |
3.2 |
*For Trustee, Presidential and Provost Scholarships, intercollegiate athletes will receive the lower amount in recognition of their possible eligibility for athletic scholarships.