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Albion College Admission Requirements

Albion, Michigan

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Chances of getting into Albion College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
69%
Admission Difficulty for Albion College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Albion College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Albion College is 69%.  It ranks #12 in Michigan for lowest rate of acceptance. Albion College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 4,566 out of 6,591 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 64 percent on standardized admission tests. Albion College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Albion College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

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

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Albion College.

Albion College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1160
Applicants Submitting SAT 
72%
SAT Scores for Albion College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 460
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Albion College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1160
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Albion College?

Albion College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Albion College score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1160.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Albion College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >81%
1045 to 1160 Avg + 69%-81%
930 to 1045 Avg - 54%-69%
815 to 930 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 815 Low <38%
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Albion College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
27%
ACT Scores for Albion College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Albion College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Albion College?

Albion College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Albion College regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Albion College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >81%
23 to 27 Avg + 69%-81%
19 to 23 Avg - 54%-69%
15 to 19 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 15 Low <38%
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Albion College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.48
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Albion College?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Albion College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Albion College was 3.48 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #18 in Michigan for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Albion College accepts 69% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Albion College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Albion College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,906 2,685 6,591
Accepted 2,884 1,682 4,566
Acceptance Rate 74% 63% 69%
Enrolled 262 206 468
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 12% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Albion College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Albion College Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Albion College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168546 IPEDS survey data for Albion College.

FAQs

Does Albion College prefer SAT or ACT?

72% of students submit their SAT scores to Albion College. 27% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Albion College?

69% of those who apply are granted admission to Albion College. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Albion College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1160. 72% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Albion College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 27. 27% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.