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Private 4 Year

Albright College Admission Requirements

Reading, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Albright College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84.9%
Admission Difficulty for Albright College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Albright College is 84.9%.  Its admission rate is the 73rd lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Albright 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, 4,734 out of the 5,578 who applied were admitted.

Albright College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.05. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Albright College?

85% 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 Albright College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.05 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Albright College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.05

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Albright College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Albright College are to have around a 3.05 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.05 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Albright College accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Albright College is 3.05 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #98 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Albright 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 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Albright College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Albright College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Albright College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Albright College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Albright College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Albright College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

76% of Albright College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Albright College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 40%
Top 50% of class 76%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Albright College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,289 2,287 5,578
Accepted 2,856 1,877 4,734
Acceptance Rate 87% 82% 85%
Enrolled 234 167 401
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 9% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Albright 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 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 Albright College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Albright College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210571 IPEDS survey data for Albright College.

Last updated February 24, 2024