Moravian College Admission Requirements

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Moravian College Admission Overview

Moravian College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Moravian College admitted 54.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.55 GPA (A-) and SAT 1070-1285 / ACT 24-29. Moravian College 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

Moravian College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

54.2%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Moravian University

Acceptance Rate

The Moravian College acceptance rate is 54.2%. Last year, 3,354 of 6,192 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Moravian College is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Moravian University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Moravian College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.55

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.55

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Moravian College typically have around a 3.55 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. Moravian College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

22% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #37 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 Moravian University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 22.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% 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

Moravian College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1285

Freshmen who sent SAT

19%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1070
SAT 25th percentile scores for Moravian University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 655
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1285
SAT 75th percentile scores for Moravian University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Moravian College typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1285) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Moravian College ranks #52 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1285

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Moravian College 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 1180 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 Moravian University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1285+ Above 75th >69%
1180 to 1285 Avg + 54%-69%
1070 to 1180 Avg - 38%-54%
Below 1070 Below mid-50 <38%

What do these figures mean?

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

Moravian College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 24
ACT 25th percentile scores for Moravian University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 29
ACT 75th percentile scores for Moravian University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Moravian College typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 24–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Moravian College places #31 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

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

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 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 Moravian University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
29+ Above 75th >72%
26 to 29 Avg + 54%-72%
24 to 26 Avg - 41%-54%
Below 24 Below mid-50 <41%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

82% of Moravian University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 42% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Moravian University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 42%
Top 50% of class 82%

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.

Moravian University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,378 2,791 6,192
Accepted 2,055 1,284 3,354
Acceptance Rate 61% 46% 54%
Enrolled 316 214 535
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 17% 16%

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

Application Requirements

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

Moravian 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 Moravian 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 Moravian University
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

Moravian College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 54.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.55 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1285); 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=214157.

GPA calculator: Moravian University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026