Coppin Admission Requirements

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Coppin Admission Overview

Coppin admission requirements are competitive. Last year Coppin admitted 45.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.62 GPA (B-) and SAT 880-1020. Coppin is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Coppin Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

45.8%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Coppin State University

Acceptance Rate

The Coppin acceptance rate is 45.8%. Last year, 4,100 of 8,946 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

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

Coppin is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Coppin State University typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.62. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Coppin GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.62

Typical High School Grades

B-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.62

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Coppin typically have around a 2.62 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have below average high school grades. Coppin is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #26 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Coppin SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

880-1020

Freshmen who sent SAT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 460
  • Math 420
  • Composite 880
SAT 25th percentile scores for Coppin State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1020
SAT 75th percentile scores for Coppin State University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Coppin typically score around a 950 SAT (middle 50% 880–1020) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 31st percentile nationally. Coppin ranks #18 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1020

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SAT policy

Coppin is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 950 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Coppin State University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1020+ Above 75th >62%
950 to 1020 Avg + 46%-62%
880 to 950 Avg - 31%-46%
Below 880 Below mid-50 <31%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Coppin ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Coppin State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Coppin State University

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Coppin State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,001 2,945 8,946
Accepted 2,889 1,211 4,100
Acceptance Rate 48% 41% 46%
Enrolled 336 146 482
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 12% 12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Coppin State University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

318

Applicants have 318 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Coppin State University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Coppin State University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Coppin is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 45.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.62 GPA (about an B- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (880-1020); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162283.

GPA calculator: Coppin State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026