- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 390–640 reading and writing, 440–570 math
- Average net price: $26,793 a year (2022–23)
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Mid-Atlantic Christian University reported an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024.
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Mid-Atlantic Christian University GPA requirements
Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University acceptance rate
Mid-Atlantic Christian University admitted 161 of 259 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with 140 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 | 390 | 490 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 510 | 570 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1000 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | 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
Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,793 a year at Mid-Atlantic Christian 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
Can I get into Mid-Atlantic Christian University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Mid-Atlantic Christian University admitted 62% 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 SAT scores do Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have?
The middle 50% of Mid-Atlantic Christian University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 390–640 in reading and writing and 440–570 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Mid-Atlantic Christian University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Mid-Atlantic Christian University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
Mid-Atlantic Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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.
Is Mid-Atlantic Christian University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Mid-Atlantic Christian University admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
Mid-Atlantic Christian University's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 161 of 259 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
A lot: Mid-Atlantic Christian University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University look at legacy status?
No. Mid-Atlantic Christian University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
Yes. Mid-Atlantic Christian 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.
How much does Mid-Atlantic Christian University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,793 a year at Mid-Atlantic Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mid-Atlantic Christian 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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