Marymount University Admission Requirements

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Marymount University Admission Overview

Marymount University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Marymount University admitted 93.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.38 GPA (B+). Marymount University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Marymount University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Marymount University

Acceptance Rate

The Marymount University acceptance rate is 93.2%. Last year, 4,033 of 4,329 applicants were admitted. That is the 36th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

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

Marymount University 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.

Marymount University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Marymount University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.38

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.38

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Marymount University typically have around a 3.38 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. Marymount University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #28 in Virginia 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 Marymount University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 19.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.1% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.9% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.8% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.9% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.4% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.3% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Marymount University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1170

Freshmen who sent SAT

47%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 480
  • Composite 970
SAT 25th percentile scores for Marymount University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 600
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1170
SAT 75th percentile scores for Marymount University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Marymount University typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 970–1170) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Marymount University ranks #30 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1170

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

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

Marymount University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 18
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Marymount University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 30
  • Math 25
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Marymount University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Marymount University typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–28) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Marymount University places #19 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

67% of Marymount University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Marymount University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 33%
Top 25% of class 67%
Top 50% of class 100%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Marymount University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,668 1,657 4,329
Accepted 2,503 1,527 4,033
Acceptance Rate 94% 92% 93%
Enrolled 259 207 466
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 14% 12%

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

Application Requirements

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

Marymount University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 considered for admission, even if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Marymount 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 Marymount 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

Marymount University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.38 GPA (about an B+ average). 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=232706.

GPA calculator: Marymount University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026