Diagnostic Medical Sonography Selective Admission Criteria
| Score | Points |
|---|---|
| 21-22 | 4 |
| 23-24 | 5 |
| 25-29 | 6 |
| 30-36 | 7 |
Cumulative GPA
*Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better in 10 or more college hours applicable to the program. Cumulative GPA is calculated based on all post-secondary course work, including transfer credits from all post-secondary institutions.
| GPA | Points |
|---|---|
| <3.0 | 0 |
| 3.0-3.24 | 5 |
| 3.25-3.49 | 6 |
| 3.50-3.74 | 7 |
| 3.75-4.0 | 8 |
Points will be awarded for the following courses
Completed courses with a grade of "B" will receive 2 points each and completed courses with a grade of "A" will receive 3 points for 9 points maximum.
Anatomy and Physiology
- BIO 135
- BIO 137
- BIO 139
Physics (Only one of the following will be given points)
- PHY 151
- PHY 152
- PHY 171
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A | 3 |
| B | 2 |
Preferences may be given to applicants:
- with an ACT composite score of 21 or above.
- who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (4.0 scale) in a minimum of 10 hours of general education and supportive courses.
- Applicants who have graduated or are graduate eligible from a two-year accredited Allied Health program or have the minimum of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in a clinically related field, will receive 6 points. A copy of the applicant's current license must be submitted to receive points. Applicants who have completed a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree from an accredited Allied Health program or pending graduation from an accredited Allied Health Program must submit a letter documenting completion date from the program coordinator/director.
Students admitted into the DMS Program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
NOTE: Selective admission criteria are subject to change each fall.
A total of 30 possible points
Revised 2-3-2026
