Misericordia University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Misericordia University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

88.7%

Admission Difficulty for Misericordia University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Misericordia University is 88.7%. Its admission rate is the 85th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Misericordia University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,948 out of the 2,196 who applied were admitted.

Misericordia University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Misericordia University?

89% 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.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Misericordia University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Misericordia University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Misericordia University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Misericordia University are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.48 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Misericordia University accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Misericordia University is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #50 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Misericordia University 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 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Misericordia University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	2.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	30.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	28.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	11.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Misericordia University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Misericordia University. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

84%

SAT Scores for Misericordia University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Misericordia University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Misericordia University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

16%

ACT Scores for Misericordia University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Misericordia University
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

51% of Misericordia University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 19% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Misericordia University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	19%
Top 25% of class	51%
Top 50% of class	82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Misericordia University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,276	920	2,196
Accepted	1,141	807	1,948
Acceptance Rate	89%	88%	89%
Enrolled	220	149	369
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	18%	19%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Misericordia University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Misericordia University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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