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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 

86%
Admission Difficulty for Mount Aloysius College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mount Aloysius College is 86%.  Its admission rate is the 75th 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, 1,603 out of the 1,865 who applied were admitted.

Mount Aloysius College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Mount Aloysius College?

86% 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 1030 on the SAT

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 86% 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 2022

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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. 16% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

940-1110

Applicants Submitting SAT 

16%
SAT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 480
Math 25th Percentile 460
Composite 25th Percentile 940
SAT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 570
Math 75th Percentile 540
Composite 75th Percentile 1110
Average SAT Score 1030

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 1030 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1110. Students who get into Mount Aloysius College score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  Mount Aloysius College ranks #98 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1030 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mount Aloysius College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, 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 1030 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 1025, you have around a 86% chance of being admitted. A 1110 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

Mount Aloysius College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1110 and Above Good >92%
1025 to 1110 Avg + 86%-92%
940 to 1025 Avg - 76%-86%
855 to 940 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 855 Low <63%
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Mount Aloysius College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Mount Aloysius College
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

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Mount Aloysius College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 939 905 1,865
Accepted 872 717 1,603
Acceptance Rate 93% 79% 86%
Enrolled 205 89 295
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 12% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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

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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, 2024