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Your chances of getting into Marymount Manhattan College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

78.9%
Admission Difficulty for Marymount Manhattan College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at MMC is 78.9%.  Its admission rate is the 100th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MMC and can you get accepted?

Marymount Manhattan 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, 6,419 out of the 8,138 who applied were admitted.

Marymount Manhattan College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into MMC?

79% 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 Marymount Manhattan College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.45 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1200 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT

MMC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.45

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Marymount Manhattan College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into MMC are to have around a 3.45 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.45 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as MMC accepts 79% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at MMC is 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. 20% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. 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 #58 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since MMC 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 Marymount Manhattan College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 20.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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MMC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Marymount Manhattan College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1100-1300

Applicants Submitting SAT 

17%
SAT Scores for Marymount Manhattan College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 580
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1100
SAT Scores for Marymount Manhattan College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 670
Math 75th Percentile 630
Composite 75th Percentile 1300
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Marymount Manhattan College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at MMC is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1300. Students who get into Marymount Manhattan College score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  MMC ranks #61 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. MMC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Marymount Manhattan 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 1200 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1200, you have around a 79% chance of being admitted. A 1300 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Marymount Manhattan College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >88%
1200 to 1300 Avg + 79%-88%
1100 to 1200 Avg - 66%-79%
1000 to 1100 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 1000 Low <51%
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MMC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

7%
ACT Scores for Marymount Manhattan College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 25
Math 25th Percentile 23
Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Scores for Marymount Manhattan College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into MMC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to MMC is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 29.  The school ranks #43 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 23.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Marymount Manhattan College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Marymount Manhattan 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 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into MMC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 79% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 29 ACT score.

Marymount Manhattan College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >88%
27 to 29 Avg + 79%-88%
25 to 27 Avg - 66%-79%
23 to 25 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 23 Low <51%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Marymount Manhattan College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,116 2,021 8,138
Accepted 5,062 1,357 6,419
Acceptance Rate 83% 67% 79%
Enrolled 419 90 509
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 7% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

132

Applicants have 132 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Marymount Manhattan College is $60.

Application Requirements

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

Marymount Manhattan 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 Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Marymount Manhattan College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Marymount Manhattan 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 3.45 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1200 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192864 IPEDS survey data for Marymount Manhattan College.

Last updated February 24, 2025