Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Challenging | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into Marywood and can I get accepted? The school has a 78% acceptance rate ranking it #79 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,559 out of 2,005 applicants were admitted making Marywood University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 48 percent. Marywood University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
SAT Math 25th | 500 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1000 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 600 |
SAT Math 75th | 590 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1190 |
Average SAT Score | 1100 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Marywood University?
Marywood University typically requires applicants to be in the top 60 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 900. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1100 out of 1600. The school ranks #40 in Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 96 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1190 and Above | Good | >86% |
1095 to 1190 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
1000 to 1095 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
905 to 1000 | Reach | 55%-68% |
Less than 905 | Low | <55% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
ACT Math 25th | 22 |
ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 32 |
ACT Math 75th | 27 |
ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
Average ACT Score | 25 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Marywood?
Admission data indicates that Marywood regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #20 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score. 10 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Marywood University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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29 and Above | Good | >87% |
25 to 29 | Avg + | 78%-87% |
22 to 25 | Avg - | 69%-78% |
19 to 22 | Reach | 59%-69% |
Less than 19 | Low | <59% |
What GPA do you need to get into Marywood University?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Marywood. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Marywood University was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #50 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Marywood accepts 78% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 15% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 33% | Good |
3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg + |
3.00 to 3.25 | 17% | Avg - |
2.75 to 3.00 | 12% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.75 | 4% | Reach |
2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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84% of Marywood University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 20% |
Top 25% of class | 47% |
Top 50% of class | 84% |
Bottom 50% of class | 16% |
Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 1,418 | 587 | 2,005 |
Accepted | 1,106 | 453 | 1,559 |
Acceptance Rate | 78% | 77% | 78% |
Enrolled | 244 | 117 | 361 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 22% | 26% | 23% |
Applicants have 53 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on May 1, 2021.
What are the requirements for admission to Marywood University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213826 IPEDS survey data for Marywood University.
96% of students submit their SAT scores to Marywood. 10% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
78% of those who apply are granted admission to Marywood. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1190. 96% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 29. 10% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.