Coppin Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Coppin State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
38.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Coppin and can I get accepted? The school has a 38% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Maryland for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,352 out of 6,156 applicants were admitted making Coppin a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 78 percent. Coppin State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
880-1030Applicants Submitting SAT
85%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 450 |
| SAT Math 25th | 430 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 880 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 520 |
| SAT Math 75th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1030 |
| Average SAT Score | 960 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Coppin State University?
Coppin State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 81 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 880 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 800. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 960 out of 1600. The school ranks #20 in Maryland for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1030 and Above | Good | >51% |
| 955 to 1030 | Avg + | 38%-51% |
| 880 to 955 | Avg - | 26%-38% |
| 805 to 880 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 805 | Low | <17% |
Coppin ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
16-20Applicants Submitting ACT
12%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 15 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 16 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 20 |
| Average ACT Score | 18 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Coppin?
Admission data indicates that Coppin regularly accepts students with ACT's of 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 18 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 20 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #16 in Maryland for highest average ACT composite score. 12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Coppin State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 20 and Above | Good | >51% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg + | 38%-51% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg - | 26%-38% |
| 14 to 16 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <17% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
2.91*Typical High School Grades
B-You can get into Coppin State University with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Coppin State University was 2.91 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in Maryland for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Coppin will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,314 | 1,842 | 6,156 |
| Accepted | 1,725 | 627 | 2,352 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 34% | 38% |
| Enrolled | 309 | 99 | 408 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jul 15, 2020Days left to Apply
106Applicants have 106 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Coppin before the Jul 15 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| May 2 | May 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Coppin 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 | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Coppin State University prefer SAT or ACT?
85% of students submit their SAT scores to Coppin. 12% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Coppin State University?
38% of those who apply are granted admission to Coppin. Admission competition is high 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 Coppin State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 880 and 1030. 85% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Coppin State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 20. 12% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.