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Mount Aloysius College Admission Requirements

Cresson, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Mount Aloysius College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

90.4%
Admission Difficulty for Mount Aloysius College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mount Aloysius College is 90.4%.  Its admission rate is the 82nd lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Mount Aloysius College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,149 out of the 2,377 who applied were admitted.

Mount Aloysius College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Mount Aloysius College?

90% 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 Mount Aloysius College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.4 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1000 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

Mount Aloysius College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.4

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Mount Aloysius College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Mount Aloysius College are to have around a 3.4 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Mount Aloysius College accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Mount Aloysius College is 3.4 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 #69 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Mount Aloysius College 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 3.4 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 Mount Aloysius College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 30.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 24.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Mount Aloysius College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Mount Aloysius College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 10% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

900-1105

Applicants Submitting SAT 

10%
SAT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 445
Math 25th Percentile 455
Composite 25th Percentile 900
SAT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 540
Math 75th Percentile 565
Composite 75th Percentile 1105
Average SAT Score 1000

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Mount Aloysius College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Mount Aloysius College is 1000 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1105. Students who get into Mount Aloysius College score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers..  Mount Aloysius College ranks #103 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1000 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mount Aloysius College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 800, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Mount Aloysius College 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 1000 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1002, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1105 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Mount Aloysius College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1105 and Above Good >94%
1002 to 1105 Avg + 90%-94%
900 to 1002 Avg - 83%-90%
798 to 900 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 798 Low <71%
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Mount Aloysius College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 20
Composite 25th Percentile 15
ACT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 24
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Mount Aloysius College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Mount Aloysius College is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 24.  The school ranks #74 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 10.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mount Aloysius College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Mount Aloysius College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Mount Aloysius College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 90% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 95% with a 24 ACT score.

Mount Aloysius College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >95%
19 to 24 Avg + 90%-95%
15 to 19 Avg - 84%-90%
11 to 15 Reach 74%-84%
Less than 11 Low <74%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Mount Aloysius College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,342 1,034 2,377
Accepted 1,273 875 2,149
Acceptance Rate 95% 85% 90%
Enrolled 238 86 324
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 10% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount Aloysius College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mount Aloysius College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mount Aloysius College 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 Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mount Aloysius College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Mount Aloysius College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.4 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1000 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214166 IPEDS survey data for Mount Aloysius College.

Last updated February 24, 2025