Admitted students scored 970–1220 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 20. Louisiana State University at Alexandria admits 92% of applicants — largely open. 70% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 970 and a quarter above 1220. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 5,632.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, Minnesota | 1020 | — | 99% | $9,840 |
| Sul Ross State University Alpine, Texas | 1024 | 16 | 99% | $7,592 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma | 1024 | 22 | 49% | $35,570 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana | 1024 | 23 | 72% | $8,675 |
| Aquinas College Grand Rapids, Michigan | 1025 | 23 | 90% | $40,218 |
| Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, North Carolina | 1019 | 17 | 64% | $6,536 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.