Allen College

Allen College is moderately difficult to get into.

If you are thinking about applying to Allen College, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to Allen College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 1.

Allen College Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Allen College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Allen College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Allen College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 1

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Considering Applying Early to Allen College?

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Allen College does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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More on Allen College Admissions

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Is Allen College Challenging To Get Into?

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

In 2022, Allen College **accepted .

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

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Allen College

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

What Does Allen College Look For in an Applicant?

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 are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Allen College

Wondering what factors are considered by Allen 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

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

Allen College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Allen College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Allen College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Admission requirements vary by program
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	1	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Allen College?

Allen College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

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

Allen 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.

More Information on Transferring to Allen College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Allen College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 1. Applicants should hear back by March 1.

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Allen College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Allen College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Allen College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Allen College accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

❌ Allen College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Allen College?

✅ Allen College is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Allen College?

❌ Allen College does not offer early decision.

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