Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
Applicant Competition | Low |
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How hard is it to get into Albany State University and can I get accepted? The school has a 66% acceptance rate ranking it #32 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,267 out of 6,497 applicants were admitted making Albany State University a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 92 percent. Albany State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 380 |
SAT Math 25th | 360 |
SAT Composite 25th | 740 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 460 |
SAT Math 75th | 430 |
SAT Composite 75th | 890 |
Average SAT Score | 820 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Albany State University?
Albany State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 96 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 740 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 660. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 820 out of 1600. The school ranks #46 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 68 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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890 and Above | Good | >77% |
815 to 890 | Avg + | 66%-77% |
740 to 815 | Avg - | 53%-66% |
665 to 740 | Reach | 40%-53% |
Less than 665 | Low | <40% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 12 |
ACT Math 25th | 14 |
ACT Composite 25th | 14 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 17 |
ACT Math 75th | 17 |
ACT Composite 75th | 18 |
Average ACT Score | 16 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Albany State University?
Admission data indicates that Albany State University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 14 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 87 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 12 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 16 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 18 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #44 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Albany State University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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18 and Above | Good | >77% |
16 to 18 | Avg + | 66%-77% |
14 to 16 | Avg - | 53%-66% |
12 to 14 | Reach | 40%-53% |
Less than 12 | Low | <40% |
What GPA do you need to get into Albany State University?
You can get into Albany State University with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Albany State University was 2.94 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #42 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Albany State University accepts 66% of students who apply.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 4% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 9% | Good |
3.25 to 3.50 | 12% | Good |
3.00 to 3.25 | 23% | Good |
2.75 to 3.00 | 37% | Avg + |
2.50 to 2.75 | 14% | Reach |
2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
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67% of Albany State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 10% |
Top 25% of class | 30% |
Top 50% of class | 67% |
Bottom 50% of class | 33% |
Bottom 25% of class | 7% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 4,558 | 1,901 | 6,497 |
Accepted | 2,994 | 1,267 | 4,267 |
Acceptance Rate | 66% | 67% | 66% |
Enrolled | 976 | 451 | 1,427 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 36% | 33% |
Applicants have 97 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on May 1, 2021.
What are the requirements for admission to Albany State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138716 IPEDS survey data for Albany State University.
68% of students submit their SAT scores to Albany State University. 45% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
66% of those who apply are granted admission to Albany State University. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 740 and 890. 68% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 14 and 18. 45% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.