Albany State University Admission Requirements
Albany, GeorgiaChances of getting into Albany State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
90.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Albany State University and can I get accepted? The school has a 90% acceptance rate ranking it #46 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,704 out of 4,093 applicants were admitted making Albany State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 88 percent. Albany State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 43% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
750-900Applicants Submitting SAT
68%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 380 |
| SAT Math 25th | 370 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 750 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 460 |
| SAT Math 75th | 440 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 900 |
| Average SAT Score | 830 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
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 95 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 750 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 670. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 830 out of 1600. The school ranks #45 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. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 900 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 825 to 900 | Avg + | 90%-94% |
| 750 to 825 | Avg - | 84%-90% |
| 675 to 750 | Reach | 76%-84% |
| Less than 675 | Low | <76% |
Albany State University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
15-18Applicants Submitting ACT
45%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 12 |
| ACT Math 25th | 15 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 15 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 17 |
| ACT Math 75th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 18 |
| Average ACT Score | 16 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
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 15 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 81 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 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 #43 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Albany State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 18 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg + | 90%-95% |
| 15 to 16 | Avg - | 86%-90% |
| 14 to 15 | Reach | 82%-86% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <82% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
2.94Typical High School Grades
B-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 grades are above the average 2.94 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Albany State University accepts 90% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
High School Class Rank
67% of Albany State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,901 | 1,192 | 4,093 |
| Accepted | 2,626 | 1,078 | 3,704 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 90% |
| Enrolled | 1,144 | 461 | 1,605 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 44% | 43% | 43% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2020Days left to Apply
28Applicants have 28 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Albany State University before the Jul 1 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Albany State University and what considerations affect 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 |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Albany State University prefer SAT or ACT?
68% of students submit their SAT scores to Albany State University. 45% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Albany State University?
90% of those who apply are granted admission to Albany State University. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Albany State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 750 and 900. 68% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Albany State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 18. 45% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
