WHAT COURSES ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION?
You must complete a college preparatory curriculum that includes the following courses:
- 4 Courses in English
- 4 Courses in Mathematics
- 3 Courses in Science
- 2 Courses in Social Studies
WHAT IS YOUR AVERAGE FIRST-YEAR GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND TEST SCORE?
The incoming, first-year class had an average unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 (unweighted), SAT score of 1073, and ACT composite score of 21. The minimum GPA for admission for first-year students is 2.5 (unweighted).
Brevard College does not require courses in a foreign language.
AP courses are recommended. Credit is given on a course-by-course basis.
Recommendations are not required. Essays are not required unless you apply for Test-Optional admission.
GED scores are acceptable. However, you must still meet Minimum Course Requirements (MCRs) in addition to these exams (either from partial high school transcripts or college courses).
HOW DOES TEST-OPTIONAL ADMISSION WORK?
Test-Optional admission requires you to answer 3 of 5 short essay questions, which admissions staff evaluate.
DO YOU ACCEPT THE GED?
Brevard College accepts the HiSET and GED exams. Beyond these exams, however, you must still meet Minimum Course Requirements (MCRs) (either from partial high school transcripts or college courses). You are exempt from MCRs if you are at least 21 years of age or have 30 transferable college hours.
WHAT COLLEGE COURSES WILL TRANSFER?
Transferable coursework is determined upon evaluation of college transcripts. General Education credits are typically transferrable.
Course equivalents are based upon comparison to Brevard College course catalog descriptions and transferring institution’s course descriptions. Exceptions for equivalent courses not offered at Brevard College are subject to review by division faculty.
DO YOU ACCEPT DUAL ENROLLMENT OR AP COURSES?
The above requirements for transfer credits apply to dual enrollment coursework. AP credit is based upon official scores from The College Board. Brevard College requires a score of 3 or higher to assign credit.
Here's a complete list of Admissions Policies.
All offers of admission are contingent upon completion of all current coursework attempted or pending at the time an offer of admission is made. Applicants who have completed college-level credit hours after graduating high school must follow transfer applicant admissions policies and procedures and provide an official transcript from all institutions attended.
For more information about admissions requirements, please call the Admissions Office at 828.641.0461 or email admissions@brevard.edu.
