Entering freshmen who rank in the top 20% of their high school graduating class and who score 1100 or above on the SAT or 24 and above on the ACT with a completed Admissions application may compete for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
This award ranges from $2,500 to $6,500 per year and is renewable for up to four years.
Students receiving one of the National Merit Program awards ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to receive the Academic Excellence Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded as long as funds are available.
| SAT Score/ACT Score | Class Rank/GPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1400/32 or better | Top 5% or 3.90 | $6,500 |
| 1300-1390/29-31 | Top 10% or 3.75 | $6,000 |
| 1200-1290/27-28 | Top 15% or 3.50 | $5,000 |
| 1100-1190/24-26 | Top 20% or 3.25 | $3,000-$4,000 |