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Medaille College Admission Requirements

Buffalo, New York

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Your chances of getting into Medaille College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

68.8%
Admission Difficulty for Medaille College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Medaille College is 68.8%.  Its admission rate is the 72nd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Medaille College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,162 out of the 1,689 who applied were admitted.

Medaille College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Medaille College?

69% 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 Medaille College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.14 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1040 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

Medaille College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.14*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Medaille College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Medaille College are to have around a 3.14 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Medaille College accepts 69% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Medaille College is 3.14 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #101 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Medaille 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 3.1 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.14 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Medaille College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Medaille College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 21% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

930-1140

Applicants Submitting SAT 

21%
SAT Scores for Medaille College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 480
Math 25th Percentile 450
Composite 25th Percentile 930
SAT Scores for Medaille College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 570
Math 75th Percentile 570
Composite 75th Percentile 1140
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Medaille College is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 930-1140. Students who get into Medaille College score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers..  Medaille College ranks #99 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Medaille College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 930, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 820, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Medaille 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)".

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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 1035, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

Medaille College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >81%
1035 to 1140 Avg + 69%-81%
930 to 1035 Avg - 54%-69%
825 to 930 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 825 Low <38%
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Medaille College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Medaille College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Medaille College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 17
Math 75th Percentile 22
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Medaille College is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 21.  The school ranks #91 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Medaille College.

Score Submission Requirements

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

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Medaille College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 69% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 21 ACT score.

Medaille College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >81%
19 to 21 Avg + 69%-81%
17 to 19 Avg - 54%-69%
15 to 17 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 15 Low <38%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Medaille College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,127 561 1,689
Accepted 770 392 1,162
Acceptance Rate 68% 70% 69%
Enrolled 236 135 371
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 31% 34% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

250

Applicants have 250 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

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

Credits Accepted

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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Medaille College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.14 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1040 on the SAT and 19 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192925 IPEDS survey data for Medaille College.

Last updated February 24, 2024