Immaculata University Admission Requirements

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Immaculata University Admission Overview

Immaculata University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Immaculata University admitted 85.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1156-1323. Immaculata University 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

Immaculata University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

85.8%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Immaculata University

Acceptance Rate

The Immaculata University acceptance rate is 85.8%. Last year, 2,205 of 2,571 applicants were admitted. That is the 72nd lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Immaculata University 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.

Immaculata University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Immaculata University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Immaculata University typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Immaculata University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #42 in Pennsylvania 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 Immaculata University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 29.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Immaculata University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1156-1323

Freshmen who sent SAT

8%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 578
  • Math 578
  • Composite 1156
SAT 25th percentile scores for Immaculata University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 660
  • Math 663
  • Composite 1323
SAT 75th percentile scores for Immaculata University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Immaculata University typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1156–1323) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. Immaculata University ranks #24 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1156 to 1323

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Immaculata University 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 1240 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 Immaculata University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1323+ Above 75th >92%
1240 to 1323 Avg + 86%-92%
1156 to 1240 Avg - 76%-86%
Below 1156 Below mid-50 <76%

What do these figures mean?

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

Immaculata University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Immaculata University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Immaculata University

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

67% of Immaculata University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 34% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Immaculata University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 10%
Top 25% of class 34%
Top 50% of class 67%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Immaculata University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,758 813 2,571
Accepted 1,548 657 2,205
Acceptance Rate 88% 81% 86%
Enrolled 187 102 289
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 16% 13%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Immaculata University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Immaculata University 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 required for admission, but considered 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Immaculata University 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 Immaculata University
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

Immaculata University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 85.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1156-1323); 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=213011.

GPA calculator: Immaculata University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026