Utica College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Utica College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

80.9%

Admission Difficulty for Utica College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Utica College is 80.9%. Its admission rate is the 107th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Utica College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,724 out of the 3,367 who applied were admitted.

Utica College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1170 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Utica College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Utica College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Utica College are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Utica College accepts 81% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Utica College is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. 22% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #80 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Utica College 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 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Utica College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	22.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	15.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	3.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	17.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	21.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	10.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	11.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Utica College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Utica College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1084-1250

Applicants Submitting SAT

17%

SAT Scores for Utica College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	534
Math 25th Percentile	550
Composite 25th Percentile	1084

SAT Scores for Utica College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	620
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1250
Average SAT Score	1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Utica College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Utica College is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1084-1250. Students who get into Utica College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. Utica College ranks #66 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Utica College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1084 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1084, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Utica College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1167, you have around a 81% chance of being admitted. A 1250 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 89% chance of getting in.

Utica College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1250 and Above	Good	>89%
1167 to 1250	Avg +	81%-89%
1084 to 1167	Avg -	69%-81%
1001 to 1084	Reach	54%-69%
Less than 1001	Low	<54%

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Utica College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

23-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Utica College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	25
Composite 25th Percentile	23

ACT Scores for Utica College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	31
Math 75th Percentile	30
Composite 75th Percentile	32
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Utica College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Utica College is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 32. The school ranks #50 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Utica College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Utica College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Utica College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 81% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 32 ACT score.

Utica College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>90%
27 to 32	Avg +	81%-90%
23 to 27	Avg -	71%-81%
19 to 23	Reach	58%-71%
Less than 19	Low	<58%

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High School Class Rank

67% of Utica College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Utica College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	10%
Top 25% of class	30%
Top 50% of class	67%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Utica College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,573	1,789	3,367
Accepted	1,525	1,199	2,724
Acceptance Rate	97%	67%	81%
Enrolled	207	223	430
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	19%	16%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Utica College is $40.

Application Requirements

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

Utica College 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Utica College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Utica College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.3 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1170 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.