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Alderson Broaddus College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Alderson Broaddus College

Alderson Broaddus College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.2

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Alderson Broaddus College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Alderson Broaddus College are to have around a 3.2 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Alderson Broaddus College is 3.2 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 #15 in West Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 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 Alderson Broaddus College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 14.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 22.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 13.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Alderson Broaddus College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

900-1060

Applicants Submitting SAT 

23%
SAT Scores for Alderson Broaddus College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 460
Math 25th Percentile 440
Composite 25th Percentile 900
SAT Scores for Alderson Broaddus College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 530
Math 75th Percentile 530
Composite 75th Percentile 1060
Average SAT Score 980

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College is 980 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1060. Students who get into Alderson Broaddus College score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers..  Alderson Broaddus College ranks #12 in the state of West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 980 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Alderson Broaddus College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 820, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 980, you have around a 0% chance of being admitted. A 1060 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.

Alderson Broaddus College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1060 and Above Good >0%
980 to 1060 Avg + 0%-0%
900 to 980 Avg - 0%-0%
820 to 900 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 820 Low <0%
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Alderson Broaddus College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

17%
ACT Scores for Alderson Broaddus College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 14
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 15
ACT Scores for Alderson Broaddus College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 21
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Alderson Broaddus College is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 22.  The school ranks #16 in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

17 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Alderson Broaddus College.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Alderson Broaddus College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 0% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 0% with a 22 ACT score.

Alderson Broaddus College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >0%
18 to 22 Avg + 0%-0%
15 to 18 Avg - 0%-0%
12 to 15 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 12 Low <0%
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High School Class Rank

71% of Alderson Broaddus College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Alderson Broaddus College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 32%
Top 50% of class 71%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Alderson Broaddus College Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Alderson Broaddus College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237118 IPEDS survey data for Alderson Broaddus College.

Last updated February 24, 2025