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Private 4 Year

Anna Maria College Admission Requirements

Paxton, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Anna Maria College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

69.6%
Admission Difficulty for Anna Maria College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Anna Maria College is 69.6%.  Its admission rate is the 30th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Anna Maria College and can you get accepted?

Anna Maria College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,445 out of the 3,514 who applied were admitted.

Anna Maria College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.94. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Anna Maria College?

70% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Anna Maria College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.94 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school

Anna Maria College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.94

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Anna Maria College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Anna Maria College are to have around a 2.94 high school GPA. You can get into Anna Maria College with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Anna Maria College accepts 70% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Anna Maria College is 2.94 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #55 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Anna Maria College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Anna Maria College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Anna Maria College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Anna Maria College
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SAT Scores for Anna Maria College
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Anna Maria College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Anna Maria College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Anna Maria College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

54% of Anna Maria College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Anna Maria College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 16%
Top 50% of class 46%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Anna Maria College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,410 2,104 3,514
Accepted 1,058 1,387 2,445
Acceptance Rate 75% 66% 70%
Enrolled 80 122 202
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 9% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Anna Maria College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Anna Maria College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Anna Maria College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Anna Maria College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Anna Maria College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164492 IPEDS survey data for Anna Maria College.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Anna Maria College?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Anna Maria College. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.