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Your chances of getting into Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

67%
Admission Difficulty for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at ABAC is 67%.  Its admission rate is the 24th lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into ABAC and can you get accepted?

ABAC is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,573 out of the 2,349 who applied were admitted.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.85. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 53% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into ABAC?

67% 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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.85 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Score 1000 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT

ABAC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.85

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into ABAC are to have around a 2.85 high school GPA. You can get into ABAC 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 ABAC accepts 67% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at ABAC is 2.85 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 #48 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since ABAC 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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ABAC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

890-1100

Applicants Submitting SAT 

41%
SAT Scores for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 460
Math 25th Percentile 430
Composite 25th Percentile 890
SAT Scores for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 570
Math 75th Percentile 530
Composite 75th Percentile 1100
Average SAT Score 1000

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at ABAC is 1000 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 890-1100. Students who get into Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College score in the top 79 percent of all SAT test takers..  ABAC ranks #42 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1000 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. ABAC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 890 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 890, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 780, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 995, you have around a 67% chance of being admitted. A 1100 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1100 and Above Good >79%
995 to 1100 Avg + 67%-79%
890 to 995 Avg - 52%-67%
785 to 890 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 785 Low <36%
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ABAC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

22%
ACT Scores for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 14
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 21
Math 75th Percentile 20
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into ABAC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to ABAC is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 21.  The school ranks #41 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

22 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into ABAC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 67% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 21 ACT score.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >81%
18 to 21 Avg + 67%-81%
16 to 18 Avg - 55%-67%
14 to 16 Reach 42%-55%
Less than 14 Low <42%
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High School Class Rank

57% of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7.88%
Top 25% of class 22.83%
Top 50% of class 43%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,425 911 2,349
Accepted 943 620 1,573
Acceptance Rate 66% 68% 67%
Enrolled 475 363 838
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 50% 59% 53%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is $20.

Application Requirements

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

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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because ABAC is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.85 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1000 on the SAT and 18 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138558 IPEDS survey data for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Last updated February 24, 2024