More selective than 88% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Coppin State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Coppin State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Coppin State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 510 |
| SAT math | 420 | 510 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1020 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Coppin State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 46% | 460–510 | 420–510 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 50% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Coppin State University compared with other Maryland colleges?
Coppin State University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | 6% | 94% | $18,809 |
| 2 | United States Naval Academy | 9% | 93% | — |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park | 45% | 89% | $15,678 |
| 4 | Coppin State University | 46% | 26% | $9,977 |
| 5 | Washington Adventist University | 46% | 29% | $18,526 |
| 6 | St. John's College | 55% | 71% | $45,597 |
| 7 | Washington College | 57% | 65% | $27,898 |
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at Coppin State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Coppin State University admissions questions
What is the Coppin State University acceptance rate?
Coppin State University accepts 46% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,331 of 4,703 applicants were admitted.
Does Coppin State University require the SAT or ACT?
Coppin State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Coppin State University?
The middle 50% of Coppin State University enrolled first-year students scored 880–1020 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Coppin State University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (407 of 2,331).
Is Coppin State University getting harder to get into?
Coppin State University accepted 46% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 50% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Coppin State University overview