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 is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Coppin Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
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 The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.62Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.62
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 The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
880-1020Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 460
- Math 420
- Composite 880
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 510
- Composite 1020
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Coppin ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 15, 2027Days left to Apply
318Applicants 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
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