MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admission Requirements

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MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admission Overview

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College admitted 93.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 790-1010 / ACT 15-20. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College 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

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.2%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Mercy College of Ohio

Acceptance Rate

The MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College acceptance rate is 93.2%. Last year, 220 of 236 applicants were admitted. That is the 65th lowest acceptance rate 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 an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

46% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College GPA

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

790-1010

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 410
  • Math 380
  • Composite 790
SAT 25th percentile scores for Mercy College of Ohio

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 500
  • Composite 1010
SAT 75th percentile scores for Mercy College of Ohio

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College typically score around a 900 SAT (middle 50% 790–1010) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 22nd percentile nationally. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ranks #49 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 790 to 1010

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 900 SAT score range.

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

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 Mercy College of Ohio
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1010+ Above 75th >96%
900 to 1010 Avg + 93%-96%
790 to 900 Avg - 87%-93%
Below 790 Below mid-50 <87%

What do these figures mean?

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

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-20

Freshmen reporting ACT

47%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 13
  • Math 15
  • Composite 15
ACT 25th percentile scores for Mercy College of Ohio

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 19
  • Composite 20
ACT 75th percentile scores for Mercy College of Ohio

Average ACT

Incoming testers at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College typically have around a 17 ACT (mid-50 15–20) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 31st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College places #54 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 20

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 17.0 ACT score range.

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

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 Mercy College of Ohio
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
20+ Above 75th >97%
17 to 20 Avg + 93%-97%
15 to 17 Avg - 89%-93%
Below 15 Below mid-50 <89%

How to read these figures

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Mercy College of Ohio admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 216 20 236
Accepted 200 20 220
Acceptance Rate 93% 100% 93%
Enrolled 86 16 102
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 43% 80% 46%

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

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
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 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

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

Application Fee

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

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Mercy College of Ohio
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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

Admission summary

MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (790-1010); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203960.

GPA calculator: Mercy College of Ohio GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026