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Maria College of Albany Admission Requirements

Albany, New York

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Your chances of getting into Maria College of Albany

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

96.9%
Admission Difficulty for Maria College of Albany
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Maria College of Albany is 96.9%.  Its admission rate is the 155th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Maria College of Albany and can you get accepted?

Maria College of Albany is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 157 out of the 162 who applied were admitted.

Maria College of Albany typically accepts and attracts "C+" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.5. 39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Maria College of Albany?

97% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Maria College of Albany you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or better
  • Earn C+ grades in high school

Maria College of Albany GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.5

Typical High School Grades 

C+

What GPA do you need to get into Maria College of Albany?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Maria College of Albany are to have around a 2.5 high school GPA. You can get into Maria College of Albany with below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Maria College of Albany accepts 97% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Maria College of Albany is 2.5 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C+ letter grades and regularly score around 77-79 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #130 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Maria College of Albany is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Maria College of Albany SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Maria College of Albany. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

7%
SAT Scores for Maria College of Albany
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SAT Scores for Maria College of Albany
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Maria College of Albany ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Maria College of Albany
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Maria College of Albany
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Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Maria College of Albany admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 142 20 162
Accepted 138 19 157
Acceptance Rate 97% 95% 97%
Enrolled 55 6 61
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 40% 32% 39%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Maria College of Albany is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Maria College of Albany Application Requirements
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Maria College of Albany
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192785 IPEDS survey data for Maria College of Albany.

Last updated February 24, 2024