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Le Moyne College Admission Requirements

Syracuse, New York

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Your chances of getting into Le Moyne College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

78.3%
Admission Difficulty for Le Moyne College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Le Moyne College is 78.3%.  Its admission rate is the 95th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Le Moyne College and can you get accepted?

Le Moyne College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 5,531 out of the 7,066 who applied were admitted.

Le Moyne College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Le Moyne College?

78% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Le Moyne College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.55 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1210 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Le Moyne College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.55

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Le Moyne College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Le Moyne College are to have around a 3.55 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.55 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Le Moyne College accepts 78% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Le Moyne College is 3.55 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #45 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Le Moyne College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Le Moyne College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 37.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Le Moyne College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Le Moyne College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1130-1290

Applicants Submitting SAT 

24%
SAT Scores for Le Moyne College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 560
Math 25th Percentile 570
Composite 25th Percentile 1130
SAT Scores for Le Moyne College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1290
Average SAT Score 1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Le Moyne College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Le Moyne College is 1210 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1130-1290. Students who get into Le Moyne College score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers..  Le Moyne College ranks #53 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1210 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Le Moyne College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1130, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1050, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Le Moyne College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1210, you have around a 78% chance of being admitted. A 1290 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 87% chance of getting in.

Le Moyne College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1290 and Above Good >87%
1210 to 1290 Avg + 78%-87%
1130 to 1210 Avg - 65%-78%
1050 to 1130 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 1050 Low <50%
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Le Moyne College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

26-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for Le Moyne College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 25
Math 25th Percentile 26
Composite 25th Percentile 26
ACT Scores for Le Moyne College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 30
Math 75th Percentile 29
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Le Moyne College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Le Moyne College is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 31.  The school ranks #32 in New York and #218 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Le Moyne College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Le Moyne College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Le Moyne College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 78% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 31 ACT score.

Le Moyne College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >88%
28 to 31 Avg + 78%-88%
26 to 28 Avg - 68%-78%
24 to 26 Reach 56%-68%
Less than 24 Low <56%
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High School Class Rank

56% of Le Moyne College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Le Moyne College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 56%
Top 50% of class 89%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Le Moyne College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,548 2,517 7,066
Accepted 3,613 1,918 5,531
Acceptance Rate 79% 76% 78%
Enrolled 374 230 604
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 12% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

72

Applicants have 72 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Le Moyne College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Le Moyne College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Le Moyne College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Le Moyne College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Le Moyne College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.55 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1210 and ACT of 28 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192323 IPEDS survey data for Le Moyne College.

Last updated February 24, 2024