Composite Admission Index Score
Students not meeting the minimum ACT, SAT or GPA scores needed for automatic admission may be admitted on the basis of a Composite Admission Index (CAI) score.
The CAI is calculated by multiplying the unweighted high school GPA by 20, then adding the ACT score (SAT scores are converted to an equivalent ACT score). Note: the GPA portion of the score can contribute a maximum of 50 points to the calculated score.
A CAI score of 65 or greater guarantees admission to the university. Applicants with CAI scores of 60-64 will be evaluated on a competitive basis.
Examples
The following examples display each step of how the CAI is calculated using Unweighted GPA & ACT Score.
GPA = 2.4 - ACT = 19
- CAI = 20(GPA) + ACT
- CAI = 20(2.4) + 19
- CAI = 48 + 19
- CAI = 67
Student admitted based on CAI > 65
GPA = 2.2 - ACT = 19
- CAI = 20(GPA) + ACT
- CAI = 20(2.2) + 19
- CAI = 44 + 19
- CAI = 63
Student evaluated on a competitive basis
GPA = 1.9 - ACT = 16
- CAI = 20(GPA) + ACT
- CAI = 20(1.9) + 16
- CAI = 38 + 16
- CAI = 54
Student currently ineligible for admission
CAI Calculator
If you took the SAT after March 2016, please click here to calculate your CAI score.
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