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Albany State University Admission Requirements

Albany, Georgia

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Your chances of getting into Albany State University

Albany State University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.77

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Albany State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Albany State University are to have around a 2.77 high school GPA. You can get into Albany State University with slightly below average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Albany State University is 2.77 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 #50 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Albany State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

740-900

Applicants Submitting SAT 

68%
SAT Scores for Albany State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 380
Math 25th Percentile 360
Composite 25th Percentile 740
SAT Scores for Albany State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 460
Math 75th Percentile 440
Composite 75th Percentile 900
Average SAT Score 820

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Albany State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Albany State University is 820 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 740-900. Students who get into Albany State University score in the top 96 percent of all SAT test takers..  Albany State University ranks #53 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 820 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Albany State University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 740 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 740, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 660, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 820 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 820, you have around a 0% chance of being admitted. A 900 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.

Albany State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
900 and Above Good >0%
820 to 900 Avg + 0%-0%
740 to 820 Avg - 0%-0%
660 to 740 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 660 Low <0%
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Albany State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-18 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

45%
ACT Scores for Albany State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 13
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 15
ACT Scores for Albany State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 17
Math 75th Percentile 17
Composite 75th Percentile 18
Average ACT Score 16

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Albany State University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Albany State University is 16, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 18.  The school ranks #53 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 16. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Albany State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Albany State University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 16 score has around 0% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 0% with a 18 ACT score.

Albany State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
18 and Above Good >0%
16 to 18 Avg + 0%-0%
15 to 16 Avg - 0%-0%
14 to 15 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 14 Low <0%
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High School Class Rank

52% of Albany State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Albany State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 8%
Top 25% of class 24%
Top 50% of class 52%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Albany State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Albany State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Albany State University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Albany State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138716 IPEDS survey data for Albany State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024