Brevard College Admission Requirements

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Brevard College Admission Overview

Brevard College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Brevard College admitted 42.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.07 GPA (B) and SAT 870-1220 / ACT 16-26. Brevard 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

Brevard College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Brevard College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

42.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Brevard College acceptance rate is 42.2%. Last year, 1,138 of 2,699 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina and the 180th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Brevard College 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.

Brevard College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.07. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Brevard College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.07

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.07

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Brevard College typically have around a 3.07 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. Brevard College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #41 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Brevard College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

870-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 440
Math 430
Composite 870

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 600
Composite 1220

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Brevard College typically score around a 1050 SAT (middle 50% 870–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 49th percentile nationally. Brevard College ranks #34 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 870 to 1220

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Brevard 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 1050 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 Brevard College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220+	Above 75th	>58%
1050 to 1220	Avg +	42%-58%
870 to 1050	Avg -	28%-42%
Below 870	Below mid-50	<28%

What do these figures mean?

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

Brevard College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 15
Composite 16

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Brevard College typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 16–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Brevard College places #27 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Brevard College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Brevard College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>58%
21 to 26	Avg +	42%-58%
16 to 21	Avg -	28%-42%
Below 16	Below mid-50	<28%

How to read these figures

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Brevard College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,109	1,579	2,699
Accepted	445	688	1,138
Acceptance Rate	40%	44%	42%
Enrolled	95	208	308
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	30%	27%

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

Application Requirements

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

Brevard 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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even 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 Brevard 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 Brevard College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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

Admission summary

Brevard College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 42.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.07 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (870-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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