MMC Admission Requirements

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MMC Admission Overview

MMC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year MMC admitted 82.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (B+) and SAT 1105-1323 / ACT 24-27. MMC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MMC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MMC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

82.6%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The MMC acceptance rate is 82.6%. Last year, 6,523 of 7,896 applicants were admitted. That is the 108th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

MMC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Marymount Manhattan College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. 6% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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MMC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.45

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.45

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at MMC typically have around a 3.45 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. MMC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #57 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Marymount Manhattan College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

MMC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1105-1323

Freshmen who sent SAT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 585
Math 520
Composite 1105

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 673
Math 650
Composite 1323

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at MMC typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1105–1323) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. MMC ranks #56 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1105 to 1323

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

MMC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Marymount Manhattan College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1323+	Above 75th	>90%
1210 to 1323	Avg +	83%-90%
1105 to 1210	Avg -	72%-83%
Below 1105	Below mid-50	<72%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MMC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 21
Composite 24

75th Percentile Scores

English 30
Math 27
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at MMC typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 24–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MMC places #59 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to MMC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Marymount Manhattan College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>92%
25 to 27	Avg +	83%-92%
24 to 25	Avg -	76%-83%
Below 24	Below mid-50	<76%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Admission Statistics

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

Marymount Manhattan College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,932	1,958	7,896
Accepted	5,021	1,497	6,523
Acceptance Rate	85%	76%	83%
Enrolled	344	74	418
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	7%	5%	6%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

314

Applicants have 314 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Marymount Manhattan College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

MMC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1105-1323); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025