First-Year Students

You have drive. You have passion. At Albion, you can find your purpose.

Open the door to your future by applying to Albion College. Whether you’re ready to jump in and get started, or are simply looking for more information, we’re here to help you along the way.

How to Apply

As a first-year student, there are two ways to apply for admission:

The Albion Application

The Common Application

Each option will list the additional materials required to complete your application for admission. You can upload documents online or submit them to the Admission Office by mail or email:

Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224
[email protected]

The Admission Committee will review your file once they have received all of your documents.

Albion College Promise

We cover 100% of tuition and fees for Michigan families making under $65,000 annually, after the Michigan Tuition and Federal Pell Grants are applied. Find out if you qualify.

Admission Criteria

Albion students strive for excellence and while we base admission primarily on academic performance. We are eager to learn about your other passions and areas of interest. We evaluate the following:

• High school courses and GPA (required): We’ll look for strength of schedule, AP, IB and Honors courses, the number of courses taken in each academic area, and the grades you received. Students below a 3.0 GPA may be required to provide additional documentation and/or interview with an admissions counselor.
• Test-Optional: Albion College is test-optional and will forego evaluating standardized college entrance exams (SAT and ACT) as part of the admission process. For students who do decide to submit test scores, the Office of Admission will consider your test score as part of the admission process.
• Extracurricular activities (recommended, not required): Tell us what you do outside the classroom—athletics, music, theatre, community service, clubs, organizations and so on.
• School report and letter of recommendation (recommended, not required): We’re excited to hear what those who know you best have to say about you as a good fit for Albion.
• Application essay (recommended, not required): This allows you to share with us in more detail anything that you think we should consider when looking at you holistically for admission. It also provides us with insight into how you write and think.
• Admission interview (recommended, not required): One of the best ways to show the Admission Committee who you are as an individual is to visit campus and speak with an admission counselor.

Admission Processes: Early Decision, Early Action, and Rolling Admission

You can choose to apply either through Early Decision, Early Action, or Rolling Admission.

Apply Early Decision only if you are sure Albion College is your first choice. As part of this binding commitment, you will be automatically considered for merit based scholarships and scholarship award notifications will be included with the offer of admission. You must submit your Early Decision application and all supporting documents by November 1.

As an Early Action candidate, you’ll receive priority consideration for admission and scholarships. You must submit your Early Action application and all supporting documents by December 1. You’ll be notified of the admission decision within two weeks of the completed submission.

If you prefer Rolling Admission, you may apply at any point during your final year of high school. All completed applications and supporting material will be processed within two weeks of a completed submission.

The $185 enrollment deposit deadline for Early Decision is due by January 15 and is non-fundable. The $185 enrollment deposit deadline for Early Action and Rolling Admission is May 1 and is refundable until May 1.

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