Admissions Requirements

The information below explains the basic admissions requirements for LeTourneau University.  Also in this section of the catalog, you will find links to information about Transfer Credits, the Admissions Process, and specific details for a variety of common enrollment considerations.  You will also notice there is a link to our online Application for Admission.

Each candidate is evaluated on his or her academic record, test scores, class rank, and recommendations.  We also look for character, leadership, service, and Christian values.   LeTourneau is unapologetically Christian in its mission and only admits students who are compatible with the distinctively Christian emphasis of the University and who are likely to profit from a LeTourneau education.  Successful applicants profess a personal Christian experience, or are open to instruction in the Christian faith and willing to participate in the Christian community at LeTourneau.

All applicants must have graduated from high school, home-school program or have completed a G.E.D. prior to registration for their first semester in college.  Applicants must submit a final official transcript from their high school (freshman applicants only) and from all colleges attended, regardless of the amount of transfer credit to be awarded.  Failure to submit official transcripts from all schools attended may result in removal from classes once at LeTourneau.

For the fall 2008 semester, freshmen entered LETU with an average SAT Math score of 601 (Texas average was 505), and an average SAT Critical Reading score of 585 (Texas average was 488).  The average ACT score was 25.4 (Texas average was 19.8).  The fall 2008 freshman class had an average of 3.65 GPA in their high school work. 

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.  The first admissions decisions for the fall 2010 semester will be announced September 2009.  Students are encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible.

Recommended High School Preparation

We suggest you take the following courses during high school:

Four units of English.
Three units of math, including two units of algebra and one unit of geometry.  Engineering or mathematics majors should take an additional unit of trigonometry and/or precalculus.
Three units of natural science (biology, chemistry, physics).
Three units of social science (history, government).
One unit of computer science.
One unit of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
 
Additional High School Course Recommendations (based on your major/program)

For a major in Engineering or Mathematics, students should also take Physics I, II.
For a major in the Natural Sciences, students you should take one additional year of science (four units total).
For a major with a pre-med emphasis, students should take additional Biology and Chemistry courses.
For a major with an interest in attending law school, students should take one additional year of social science (four units total).
For a major in a Liberal Arts area, students should take two units of foreign language.

PASS Program

Grades and test scores are important, but they don’t automatically ensure college success.  That’s why LeTourneau offers the PASS (Program to Assist Student Success) program geared toward applicants who fall just below LeTourneau’s admission standards for unconditional admission.  PASS students are limited to 14 semester hours and are required to meet monthly with their faculty advisor. 

Students admitted under this classification must meet the University’s standards of satisfactory academic progress in regard to their grade point average as stated in the Academic Policies section of the catalog under Probation and Suspension. Orientation for the PASS program is incorporated during LeTourneau’s regular orientation prior to the start of school.   The PASS program is coordinated through the Achievement Resource Center.   Families and students will gather during this time to hear about the program, meet our staff, and gather valuable tools before the start of the semester. 

A complete listing of program requirements and contract will be sent to students invited into the PASS program.

Other Admissions Considerations

For transfer applicants, a minimum college grade point average of 2.00 (on a four point scale) is required for unconditional admission.  Official transcripts from every college or university attended must be forwarded in the Admissions Office. 

Initial admission to LeTourneau University does not imply automatic readmission in future semesters.  The University reserves the right to refuse admission or readmission to any prospective or returning student not meeting the standards of the school.  Any applicant who intentionally withholds or falsifies pertinent information is subject to suspension or dismissal.

While a personal interview is not normally required, it may be requested of some applicants prior to admission.  The Admissions Office encourages you to visit the campus.  Advance notice is recommended and may be made by contacting the Admissions Office at 1-800-759-8811 or by filling out our online visit request form at www.letu.edu/visit.