Curry College Admission Requirements

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  • Milton, MA
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Curry College Admission Overview

Curry College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Curry College admitted 87.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.01 GPA (B) and SAT 1050-1230. Curry College 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

Curry College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87.7%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Curry College

Acceptance Rate

The Curry College acceptance rate is 87.7%. Last year, 4,657 of 5,313 applicants were admitted. That is the 54th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

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

Curry College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Curry College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.01. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Curry College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.01

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.01

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Curry College typically have around a 3.01 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Curry College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #53 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Curry College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.0% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 22.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Curry College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1050-1230

Freshmen who sent SAT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 530
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1050
SAT 25th percentile scores for Curry College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 610
  • Composite 1230
SAT 75th percentile scores for Curry College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Curry College typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Curry College ranks #38 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1230

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Curry College 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 1140 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 Curry College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1230+ Above 75th >93%
1140 to 1230 Avg + 88%-93%
1050 to 1140 Avg - 79%-88%
Below 1050 Below mid-50 <79%

What do these figures mean?

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

Curry College 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 Curry College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Curry College

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

60% of Curry College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Curry College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 3%
Top 25% of class 16%
Top 50% of class 40%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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.

Curry College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,016 2,000 5,313
Accepted 2,693 1,719 4,657
Acceptance Rate 89% 86% 88%
Enrolled 308 227 535
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 13% 11%

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

Application Requirements

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

Curry College 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
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

Apr 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

213

Applicants have 213 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Curry College is $50.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Curry College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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

Admission summary

Curry College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.01 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1050-1230); 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=165529.

GPA calculator: Curry College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026