Allegany College of Maryland SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Open admission at Allegany College does not mean low academic expectations. The 100% acceptance rate lets you focus on starting strong, and if you submit ACT scores under the test-optional policy, a 23 to 30 is the range to target.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Allegany College of Maryland facts and stats
Allegany College of Maryland enrolls about 2,762 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Allegany College has a freshman retention rate of 66%, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. Its 6-year graduation rate is 68%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Cumberland, MD
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Key Allegany College of Maryland application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 15
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Allegany College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your score or superscore. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test date likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At Allegany College, in-state tuition is $8,640 and out-of-state tuition is $11,760. With 85% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $33,412, merit scholarships can be an important opportunity. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.

For students paying the out-of-state rate, tuition at Allegany College of Maryland is $11,760, while the in-state rate is $8,640 and room and board is $10,560. Aid is common, with 85% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $47,337. Merit awards average $33,412, though actual costs depend on eligibility and program choices. Average debt at graduation is $18,103.
Student life at Allegany College of Maryland
95% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 14% of men join fraternities, and 9% of women join sororities.
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