- Acceptance rate: 46% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–510 reading and writing, 420–510 math
- Average net price: $7,684 a year (2022–23)
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Coppin State University reported an acceptance rate of 46% for fall 2024.
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Coppin State University GPA requirements
Coppin State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Coppin State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Coppin State University acceptance rate
Coppin State University admitted 4,100 of 8,946 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 46%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Coppin State University is a public 4-year university in Baltimore, Maryland, with 1,907 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Coppin State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 485 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 490 | 510 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 975 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Coppin State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Coppin State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,684 a year at Coppin State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coppin State University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Coppin State University admitted 46% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Coppin State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Coppin State University admitted 46% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Coppin State University's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Coppin State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–510 in reading and writing and 420–510 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does Coppin State University accept?
Coppin State University's acceptance rate was 46% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,100 of 8,946 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Coppin State University?
Check Coppin State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Coppin State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores.
What GPA does Coppin State University look for?
Coppin State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Coppin State University?
A lot: Coppin State University requires high school GPA. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Coppin State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Coppin State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Coppin State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $7,684 a year at Coppin State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Coppin State University if a parent went there?
No. Coppin State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Coppin State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Coppin State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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