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Anna Maria College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA2.94
Acceptance Rate50.1%

Anna Maria is test-optional, but a 50% admit rate means you should treat it as a real match, not a backup. If your GPA is near the 2.94 entering average, a strong test score can give admissions another reason to feel confident in your academic readiness.

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

Anna Maria College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Anna Maria College is a rural institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 916. Anna Maria has a freshman retention rate of 60% and a 6-year graduation rate of 46%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Paxton, MA

Undergrad Enrollment916
Freshman Retention60%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate46%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Anna Maria College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 1

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Anna Maria, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, plan on the October SAT or ACT as the last test date whose scores are likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Anna Maria is a private not-for-profit, with tuition and fees of $44,244. About 84% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $27,111. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$44,244
Room and Board$17,191
Average Merit Award$27,111
Application Fee$25
Students on Aid84%
Average Aid Package$33,094
Average Debt at Grad$45,183

Anna Maria’s estimated total cost of attendance is $61,435, including tuition and fees plus room and board. Aid is common, with 84% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $33,094. Merit awards average $27,111, which can reduce the billed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $45,183.

Student life at Anna Maria College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

62% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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