Albion College

If you are thinking about applying to Albion College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Albion College for fall should hear back from Albion College by October 1.

Albion College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Albion College's admissions stats.

Albion College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Albion College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Albion College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	––

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Applying Early to Albion College?

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Albion College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Albion College Admissions

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How To Get Into Albion College

Getting into Albion College is moderately difficult. Albion College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Albion College accepted 73% of students, about 4,983 from the 6,864 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Albion College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Albion College

For more information on transferring to Albion College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Albion College

Albion College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Albion College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Albion College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Albion College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Albion College for more information on admission factors.

Albion College Application Requirements

To apply to Albion College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Albion College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.8

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Albion College?

Students admitted to Albion College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Albion College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Albion College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Albion College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Albion College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Albion College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Albion College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Albion College.

Does Albion College accept transfer credits?

✅ Albion College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Albion College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Albion College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Albion College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Albion College?

✅ Albion College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Albion College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Albion College is 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Albion College?

❌ Albion College does not offer early decision.

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