Albion College Acceptance Rate
Albion, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,438
- Admitted
- 4,522
- Yield
- 8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Albion College's acceptance rate has risen from 60.8% in 2014–15 to 83.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,886 to 5,438 (+11%) over that period.
Its 83.2% rate makes Albion College more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.4% for women vs 81.4% for men, a 3-point gap). Albion College has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,886 | 2,970 | 60.8% | 357 |
| 2015–16 | 2,703 | 2,157 | 79.8% | 456 |
| 2016–17 | 3,338 | 2,412 | 72.3% | 402 |
| 2017–18 | 3,884 | 2,742 | 70.6% | 515 |
| 2018–19 | 4,226 | 2,884 | 68.2% | 428 |
| 2019–20 | 4,043 | 2,780 | 68.8% | 415 |
| 2020–21 | 4,699 | 3,498 | 74.4% | 478 |
| 2021–22 | 6,591 | 4,566 | 69.3% | 468 |
| 2022–23 | 6,827 | 4,541 | 66.5% | 418 |
| 2023–24 | 5,438 | 4,522 | 83.2% | 363 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,191 | 2,692 | 84.4% |
| Men | 2,247 | 1,830 | 81.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Albion College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Albion College's acceptance rate?
Albion College's acceptance rate is 83.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,522 admitted of 5,438 applicants).
Is Albion College test optional?
Albion College is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Albion College?
Albion College received 5,438 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,522.
Is Albion College getting harder to get into?
Albion College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.8% in 2014–15 to 83.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.albion.edu/.