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Judson College

Marion, AL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate63%

Judson College Admissions

Judson College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Judson College is 63%. Out of 329 applications received in 2023, 207 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Judson College, the application fee is $42.

Judson College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Judson College's admissions stats.

Judson College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 25%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 6%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 94%
Waitlist No

Judson College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Judson College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to Judson College?


Judson College does not offer early decision or early action.

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


More on Judson College Admissions


Is Judson College Hard To Get Into?

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

In 2022, Judson College accepted 63% of all applicants, about 207 from 329 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Judson 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 Judson College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Judson College

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

What's Most Important for Getting Into Judson College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating 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 Judson College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Judson 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
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Class Rank Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Application Essay Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Work Experience Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Considered
First Generation Considered

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

Judson College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Judson College?

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

Out of all students that were admitted, 78% submitted a class rank. At Judson College 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 49% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Judson College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Judson College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

Judson 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.

In 2017, 6% of Judson College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 94% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Judson College, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Judson College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Judson College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Judson College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Judson College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Judson College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Judson College?

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

Does Judson College accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

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

✅ Judson College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Judson College?

✅ Judson College is not test optional.

What is Judson College's acceptance rate?

✅ Judson College's acceptance rate is 63%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Judson College?

❌ Judson College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Judson College?

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Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

63%

How hard is it to get into Judson College? Judson College is a somewhat selective institution. The Judson College acceptance rate is 63%. This means that the institution accepts 62 out of every 100 applicants.

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Judson College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Judson College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Judson College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Judson College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Judson College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.49

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Judson College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.49. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

229

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

63%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$18,640

Out-of-State

$18,640

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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