Public

Small

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Coppin State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range860 to 1040

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA2.62

Acceptance Rate45.8%

Because Coppin State is test-optional and only 4% submitted SAT scores, a strong score can help you stand out. Aim for the top of the middle range, around 1040 or higher, and if you have a 3.5 GPA, a 1200 SAT meets the Presidential Scholarship cutoff for $2,000.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Coppin State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Coppin State University is an urban public institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,908 students. Coppin State has a freshman retention rate of 66% and a 6-year graduation rate of 26%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Undergrad Enrollment1,908

Freshman Retention66%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate26%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Coppin State?

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Key Coppin State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Coppin State is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores or want to qualify for the Presidential Scholarship. Take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use summer and fall retakes for superscoring opportunities, with the December test typically the last retake that can arrive before the March 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Coppin State, a public MEAC university, in-state tuition is $5,032 and out-of-state tuition is $15,960. With 91% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $2,768, families should file the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$5,032

Out-of-State Tuition$15,960

Room and Board$12,155

Average Merit Award$2,768

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid91%

Average Aid Package$9,636

Average Debt at GradN/A

For out-of-state students, Coppin State tuition is $15,960, while in-state tuition is $5,032. Room and board adds about $12,155, so housing choices can make a meaningful difference in total cost. About 91% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $9,636. Merit awards average $2,768, which can further reduce costs for qualifying students.