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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements

Millersville, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

92.4%
Admission Difficulty for Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 92.4%.  Its admission rate is the 95th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Millersville University of Pennsylvania and can you get accepted?

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,013 out of the 6,506 who applied were admitted.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.21. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

92% 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.21 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1160 on the SAT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Millersville University of Pennsylvania GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.21*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Millersville University of Pennsylvania are to have around a 3.21 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.21 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepts 92% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 3.21 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #87 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 3.2 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.21 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Millersville University of Pennsylvania. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1100-1210

Applicants Submitting SAT 

1%
SAT Scores for Millersville University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 570
Math 25th Percentile 530
Composite 25th Percentile 1100
SAT Scores for Millersville University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1210
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 1160 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1210. Students who get into Millersville University of Pennsylvania score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranks #50 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1160 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Millersville University of Pennsylvania regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1040, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 1160 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 1155, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1210 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >96%
1155 to 1210 Avg + 92%-96%
1100 to 1155 Avg - 86%-92%
1045 to 1100 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 1045 Low <76%
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Millersville University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Millersville University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

67% of Millersville University of Pennsylvania freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Millersville University of Pennsylvania students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 11%
Top 25% of class 33%
Top 50% of class 67%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Millersville University of Pennsylvania admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,701 2,805 6,506
Accepted 3,454 2,559 6,013
Acceptance Rate 93% 91% 92%
Enrolled 687 517 1,204
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 20% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Millersville University of Pennsylvania is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 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 considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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=214041 IPEDS survey data for Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Last updated February 24, 2024