Blue Mountain College Admission Requirements
Blue Mountain, MississippiChances of getting into Blue Mountain College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
92.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Blue Mountain College and can I get accepted? The school has a 93% acceptance rate ranking it #13 in Mississippi for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 263 out of 283 applicants were admitted making Blue Mountain College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. Blue Mountain College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 49% 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
890-1030Applicants Submitting SAT
5%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 420 |
| SAT Math 25th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 890 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 490 |
| SAT Math 75th | 540 |
| 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 Blue Mountain College?
Blue Mountain College typically requires applicants to be in the top 79 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 890 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 820. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 960 out of 1600. The school ranks #9 in Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score. 5 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.
SAT scores are not required for admission consideration at Blue Mountain College.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1030 and Above | Good | >96% |
| 960 to 1030 | Avg + | 93%-96% |
| 890 to 960 | Avg - | 89%-93% |
| 820 to 890 | Reach | 82%-89% |
| Less than 820 | Low | <82% |
Blue Mountain College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
19-25Applicants Submitting ACT
93%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 25 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Blue Mountain College?
Admission data indicates that Blue Mountain College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #6 in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 93 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Blue Mountain College.
ACT scores are not required for admission consideration at Blue Mountain College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and Above | Good | >96% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg + | 93%-96% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg - | 89%-93% |
| 16 to 19 | Reach | 82%-89% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <82% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.42Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Blue Mountain College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Blue Mountain College was 3.42 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Mississippi for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Blue Mountain College accepts 93% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 31% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 22% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 13% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 13% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 14% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
68% of Blue Mountain College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 14% |
| Top 25% of class | 38% |
| Top 50% of class | 68% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 32% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 9% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 168 | 115 | 283 |
| Accepted | 155 | 108 | 263 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 94% | 93% |
| Enrolled | 70 | 59 | 129 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 45% | 55% | 49% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Blue Mountain College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Not applicable |
| High School GPA | Not applicable |
| High School Class Rank | Not applicable |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not applicable |
| Recommendations | Not applicable |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blue Mountain College prefer SAT or ACT?
5% of students submit their SAT scores to Blue Mountain College. 93% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Blue Mountain College?
93% of those who apply are granted admission to Blue Mountain College. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Blue Mountain College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 890 and 1030. 5% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Blue Mountain College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 93% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.