Starting Fall 2024

UHV allows you to showcase your strengths and achievements beyond standardized test scores.

Assured Admissions Criteria

Freshman students at UHV qualify for assured admissions if they meet ONE of the
three following criteria:

2.5 unweighted GPA or higher on a 4.0 GPA Scale
SAT/ACT minimum scores:
- SAT Minimum score: 980
- ACT Minimum score: 19
Rank in the Top 50% of high school graduating class

Admissions Criteria with Requirements*

Freshman students at UHV qualify for admissions with requirements if they meet ONE of the three following criteria:

2.0-2.49 unweighted GPA or higher on a 4.0 GPA Scale
SAT/ACT minimum scores:
- SAT Minimum score: 940
- ACT Minimum score: 18

*Students admitted with requirements will be required to develop and follow a success plan designed with their Student Success Coach with weekly follow-up.

Individual Review

Students who do not meet the Assured Admission Criteria or Admissions Criteria with Requirements can be admitted through the University of Houston-Victoria's individual review process.
This process involves the UHV Admission Appeal that holistically reviews a student’s letter of appeal, two letters of recommendation from a High School Administrator, Educator, or Counselor, and official transcripts that support a student's ability to succeed at the University of Houston-Victoria. For more information, follow this link to the UHV Admission Appeal Policy.

Note: Students must graduate on the Foundation “Endorsement” or “Distinguished” High School program or a curriculum equivalent in content and rigor as the endorsement or distinguished program. Students who pass the GED exam will be recognized as satisfying the 2.5 grade point average (GPA) requirement.