Mount Aloysius College Admission Requirements

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Mount Aloysius College Admission Overview

Mount Aloysius College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Mount Aloysius College admitted 82.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+) and SAT 918-1168. Mount Aloysius 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

Mount Aloysius College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

82.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Mount Aloysius College

Acceptance Rate

The Mount Aloysius College acceptance rate is 82.1%. Last year, 1,294 of 1,577 applicants were admitted. That is the 65th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Mount Aloysius College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Mount Aloysius College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Mount Aloysius College typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Mount Aloysius College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #63 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 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 Mount Aloysius College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Mount Aloysius College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

918-1168

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 473
  • Math 445
  • Composite 918
SAT 25th percentile scores for Mount Aloysius College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 598
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1168
SAT 75th percentile scores for Mount Aloysius College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Mount Aloysius College typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 918–1168) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. Mount Aloysius College ranks #97 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 918 to 1168

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SAT policy

Mount Aloysius 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 1040 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 Mount Aloysius College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1168+ Above 75th >90%
1040 to 1168 Avg + 82%-90%
918 to 1040 Avg - 71%-82%
Below 918 Below mid-50 <71%

What do these figures mean?

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

Mount Aloysius College 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 Mount Aloysius College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Mount Aloysius College

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

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.

Mount Aloysius College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 994 576 1,577
Accepted 886 405 1,294
Acceptance Rate 89% 70% 82%
Enrolled 225 93 318
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 23% 25%

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

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
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 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

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount Aloysius College 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 Mount Aloysius College
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

Mount Aloysius College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (918-1168); 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=214166.

GPA calculator: Mount Aloysius College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026