Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo's yield is 54 pts higher than Fort Valley State's
Yield rate - 2
U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo admits 59% vs. 66% at Fort Valley State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Fort Valley StateAccessible
- U. Puerto Rico-AreciboSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Fort Valley StateTest-optional
- U. Puerto Rico-AreciboTest-blind
How they read a record
Fort Valley State
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is important. 2% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Fort Valley State | U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Required |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

