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College of The Albemarle SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, COA is designed to be accessible, so your main strategy is choosing the right program and starting strong once enrolled. Since COA is test-optional, scores are not the gatekeeper here, but they can still help you understand your readiness for college-level work.

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

College of The Albemarle facts and stats

Quick Facts

College of The Albemarle enrolls about 2,905 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. COA has a freshman retention rate of 72%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Elizabeth City, NC

Undergrad Enrollment2,905

Freshman Retention72%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key College of The Albemarle application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 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 COA, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes, with the December test typically the last fall sitting likely to arrive in time for Regular Decision.

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What you'll actually pay

COA’s in-state tuition is $2,280, while out-of-state tuition is $8,040. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,280

Out-of-State Tuition$8,040

Room and Board$12,913

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state rates, College of The Albemarle lists tuition at $8,040, while in-state tuition is $2,280. Room and board is estimated at $12,913, so total costs can vary based on where a student lives and whether they commute. Financial aid may lower the amount students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated need.