Your chances of getting into SUNY Morrisville
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Morrisville is 87.2%. Its admission rate is the 130th lowest in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Morrisville and can you get accepted?
SUNY Morrisville is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,180 out of the 3,648 who applied were admitted.
SUNY Morrisville typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get into Morrisville?
87% 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.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY Morrisville you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 2.7 or better
- Earn B- grades in high school
- Score 960 on the SAT
- Score 20 on the ACT
Morrisville GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into SUNY Morrisville?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into Morrisville are to have around a 2.7 high school GPA. You can get into Morrisville with below average high school grades.
If your high school grades are above the average 2.7 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Morrisville accepts 87% of applicants.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at Morrisville is 2.7 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #126 in New York for highest average GPA.
Importance of GPA
Since Morrisville 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 2.7 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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Morrisville SAT Scores
Testing Requirements
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY Morrisville. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 430 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 430 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 860 |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 530 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 530 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 1060 |
| Average SAT Score | 960
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to SUNY Morrisville?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at Morrisville is 960 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 860-1060. Students who get into SUNY Morrisville score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers.. Morrisville ranks #103 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 960 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Morrisville regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 860, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 760, but scores this low are outside the normal range.
Score Submission Requirements
SUNY Morrisville 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 960 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance 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 960, you have around a 87% chance of being admitted. A 1060 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.
Morrisville ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 16 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 17 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 21 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 25 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Morrisville?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to Morrisville is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 23. The school ranks #88 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.
0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY Morrisville.
Score Submission Requirements
You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as SUNY Morrisville 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 classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into Morrisville for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 87% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 23 ACT score.
High School Class Rank
54% of SUNY Morrisville freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 3% |
| Top 25% of class | 12% |
| Top 50% of class | 46% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,763 | 1,839 | 3,648 |
| Accepted | 1,542 | 1,603 | 3,180 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 87% | 87% |
| Enrolled | 203 | 317 | 520 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 13% | 20% | 16% |
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 234 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY Morrisville is $50.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to SUNY Morrisville and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| 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 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Admission Requirements Summary
Because SUNY Morrisville 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 2.7 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 960 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196051 IPEDS survey data for SUNY Morrisville.
Last updated February 24, 2024