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MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admission Requirements

Toledo, Ohio

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Your chances of getting into Mercy College of Ohio

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

42.8%
Admission Difficulty for Mercy College of Ohio
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Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College is 42.8%.  Its admission rate is the 11th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and can you get accepted?

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 121 out of the 283 who applied were admitted.

43% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?

43% 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 Mercy College of Ohio you should:

  • Score 960 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Mercy College of Ohio has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Mercy College of Ohio. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

850-1070

Applicants Submitting SAT 

15%
SAT Scores for Mercy College of Ohio
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 420
Math 25th Percentile 430
Composite 25th Percentile 850
SAT Scores for Mercy College of Ohio
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 570
Math 75th Percentile 500
Composite 75th Percentile 1070
Average SAT Score 960

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Mercy College of Ohio?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College is 960 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 850-1070. Students who get into Mercy College of Ohio score in the top 85 percent of all SAT test takers..  MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ranks #48 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 960 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 850 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 850, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Mercy College of Ohio 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 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 960, you have around a 43% chance of being admitted. A 1070 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 59% chance of getting in.

Mercy College of Ohio admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1070 and Above Good >59%
960 to 1070 Avg + 43%-59%
850 to 960 Avg - 28%-43%
740 to 850 Reach 17%-28%
Less than 740 Low <17%
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MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

42%
ACT Scores for Mercy College of Ohio
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 13
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 15
ACT Scores for Mercy College of Ohio
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 20
Math 75th Percentile 20
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 22.  The school ranks #54 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

42 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mercy College of Ohio.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Mercy College of Ohio 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 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 43% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 61% with a 22 ACT score.

Mercy College of Ohio admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >61%
18 to 22 Avg + 43%-61%
15 to 18 Avg - 30%-43%
12 to 15 Reach 20%-30%
Less than 12 Low <20%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Mercy College of Ohio admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 254 29 283
Accepted 107 14 121
Acceptance Rate 42% 48% 43%
Enrolled 45 7 52
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 42% 50% 43%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mercy College of Ohio is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Mercy College of Ohio 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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mercy College of Ohio
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203960 IPEDS survey data for Mercy College of Ohio.

Last updated February 24, 2025