re: SEC Schools : Enrollment % by State (per University enrollment reports)

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However, lets be honest and admit that Alabama has become the "easiest" big state school in the South with quality athletics for kids to get into.

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Ole Miss is far and away the easiest admit in the conference. And, while Alabama does let in some less qualified applicants, it's numbers are still pretty good (and much higher than the past).

Alabama Admissions 2014-2015
3.75 GPA or higher : 47%
3.50 GPA or higher : 62%
3.25 GPA or higher : 75%
3.00 GPA or higher : 87%
2.50 GPA or higher : 98%

ACT Range : 22-30 (25% to 75% percentile), average ACT score of 26


Tennessee Admissions 2014-2015
3.75 GPA or higher : 57%
3.50 GPA or higher : 71%
3.25 GPA or higher : 83%
3.00 GPA or higher : 91%
2.50 GPA or higher : 99%

ACT Range : 24-29 (25% to 75% percentile), average ACT score of 26


Auburn Admissions 2014-2015
3.75 GPA or higher : 56%
3.50 GPA or higher : 73%
3.25 GPA or higher : 85%
3.00 GPA or higher : 94%
2.50 GPA or higher : 100%

ACT Range : 24-30 (25% to 75% percentile), average ACT score of 27


LSU Admissions 2014-2015
3.75 GPA or higher : 26%
3.50 GPA or higher : 48%
3.25 GPA or higher : 69%
3.00 GPA or higher : 88%
2.50 GPA or higher : 99%

ACT Range : 23-28 (25% to 75% percentile), average ACT score of 25


Arkansas Admissions 2014-2015
3.75 GPA or higher : 41%
3.50 GPA or higher : 65%
3.25 GPA or higher : 83%
3.00 GPA or higher : 94%
2.50 GPA or higher : 100%

ACT Range : 23-28 (25% to 75% percentile), average ACT score of 25


South Carolina Admissions 2014-2015
3.75 GPA or higher : 71%
3.50 GPA or higher : 85%
3.25 GPA or higher : 94%
3.00 GPA or higher : 98%
2.50 GPA or higher : 100%

ACT Range : 24-29 (25% to 75% percentile), average ACT score of 27


Ole Miss Admissions 2014-2015
3.75 GPA or higher : 37%
3.50 GPA or higher : 55%
3.25 GPA or higher : 71%
3.00 GPA or higher : 85%
2.50 GPA or higher : 97%

ACT Range : 21-27 (25% to 75% percentile), average ACT score of 24



So, we aren't Vanderbilt, but we aren't letting anyone and everyone in either. Our admissions on the lower end are pretty well in line with other similar large state schools, and our upper level are above most. It's a balance.