Albion College Admission Requirements

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Albion College Admission Overview

Albion College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Albion College admitted 80.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+). Albion College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Albion College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

80.7%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Albion College

Acceptance Rate

The Albion College acceptance rate is 80.7%. Last year, 5,182 of 6,421 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

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

Albion 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.

Albion College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. 7% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Albion College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Albion College typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Albion College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #19 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 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 Albion College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% 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

Albion College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

930-1160

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 460
  • Math 470
  • Composite 930
SAT 25th percentile scores for Albion College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1160
SAT 75th percentile scores for Albion College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Albion College typically score around a 1050 SAT (middle 50% 930–1160) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 49th percentile nationally. Albion College ranks #25 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1160

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

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

Albion College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 17
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Albion College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 26
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Albion College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Albion College typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–27) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Albion College places #15 among colleges in Michigan for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

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

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Albion College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,761 2,660 6,421
Accepted 3,101 2,081 5,182
Acceptance Rate 82% 78% 81%
Enrolled 167 173 356
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 5% 8% 7%

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

Application Requirements

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

Albion College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Albion College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

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

Credits Accepted

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

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

Admission summary

Albion College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 80.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). 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=168546.

GPA calculator: Albion College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026