Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admission Overview

Millersville University of Pennsylvania admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Millersville University of Pennsylvania admitted 86.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1020-1210. Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.2%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Acceptance Rate

The Millersville University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate is 86.2%. Last year, 6,604 of 7,662 applicants were admitted. That is the 73rd lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Millersville University of Pennsylvania GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.21*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.21*

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Average GPA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.21 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*3.21 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1020-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 500
  • Composite 1020
SAT 25th percentile scores for Millersville University of Pennsylvania

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1210
SAT 75th percentile scores for Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Millersville University of Pennsylvania typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1020–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranks #78 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1020 to 1210

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SAT policy

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 1120 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1210+ Above 75th >92%
1120 to 1210 Avg + 86%-92%
1020 to 1120 Avg - 76%-86%
Below 1020 Below mid-50 <76%

What do these figures mean?

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

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

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.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,186 3,476 7,662
Accepted 3,663 2,941 6,604
Acceptance Rate 88% 85% 86%
Enrolled 702 503 1,205
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 17% 18%

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

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
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 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1020-1210); 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=214041.

GPA calculator: Millersville University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026