Marywood Admission Requirements

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Marywood Admission Overview

Marywood admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Marywood admitted 60.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (A-) and SAT 1060-1250 / ACT 18-30. Marywood 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

Marywood is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Marywood Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

60.6%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Marywood acceptance rate is 60.6%. Last year, 2,566 of 4,236 applicants were admitted. That is the 25th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Marywood is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Marywood University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Marywood GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.58

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Marywood typically have around a 3.58 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. Marywood is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #30 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 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 Marywood University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	25.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	8.1%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	36.6%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	11.2%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	13.3%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	4.7%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.2%	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

Marywood SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1060-1250

Freshmen who sent SAT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 530
Composite 1060

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 610
Composite 1250

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Marywood typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1250) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Marywood ranks #59 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1250

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Marywood 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 1160 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 Marywood University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1250+	Above 75th	>75%
1160 to 1250	Avg +	62%-75%
1060 to 1160	Avg -	45%-62%
Below 1060	Below mid-50	<45%

What do these figures mean?

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

Marywood ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 30

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Marywood typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 18–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Marywood places #43 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Marywood without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 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 Marywood University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30+	Above 75th	>75%
24 to 30	Avg +	61%-75%
18 to 24	Avg -	45%-61%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<45%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

79% of Marywood University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Marywood University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	18%
Top 25% of class	44%
Top 50% of class	79%

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.

Marywood University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,528	1,694	4,236
Accepted	1,720	837	2,566
Acceptance Rate	68%	49%	61%
Enrolled	269	168	438
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	20%	17%

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

Application Requirements

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

Marywood 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	Required to be considered for admission
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 Marywood University is $35.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Marywood 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

Marywood is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1250); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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