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Mount Mary College Admission Requirements

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Your chances of getting into Mount Mary College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

69.5%
Admission Difficulty for Mount Mary College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mount Mary College is 69.5%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

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

Mount Mary College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 930 out of the 1,339 who applied were admitted.

Mount Mary College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.13. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Mount Mary College?

69% 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 Mary College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.13 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 990 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Mount Mary College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.13

Typical High School Grades 

B

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Mount Mary College are to have around a 3.13 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Mount Mary College accepts 69% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Mount Mary College is 3.13 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #32 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Mount Mary 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 3.1 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 Mary College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0.54% Good
3.75 to 3.99 9.68% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.59% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.13% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 17.74% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 29.57% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.22% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.54% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Mount Mary College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Mount Mary College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

866-1123

Applicants Submitting SAT 

1%
SAT Scores for Mount Mary College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 458
Math 25th Percentile 408
Composite 25th Percentile 866
SAT Scores for Mount Mary College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 563
Math 75th Percentile 560
Composite 75th Percentile 1123
Average SAT Score 990

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Mount Mary College is 990 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 866-1123. Students who get into Mount Mary College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Mount Mary College ranks #15 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 990 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mount Mary College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 866 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 866, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Mount Mary 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 990 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 994, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1123 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

Mount Mary College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1123 and Above Good >81%
994 to 1123 Avg + 69%-81%
866 to 994 Avg - 54%-69%
738 to 866 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 738 Low <38%
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Mount Mary College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

32%
ACT Scores for Mount Mary College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 14
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Mount Mary College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 21
Math 75th Percentile 19
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Mount Mary College is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 21.  The school ranks #30 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

32 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mount Mary College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Mount Mary 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 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Mount Mary College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 69% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 83% with a 21 ACT score.

Mount Mary College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >83%
18 to 21 Avg + 69%-83%
16 to 18 Avg - 57%-69%
14 to 16 Reach 44%-57%
Less than 14 Low <44%
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High School Class Rank

74% of Mount Mary College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mount Mary College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 37%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Mount Mary College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,339 0 1,339
Accepted 930 0 930
Acceptance Rate 69% NaN 69%
Enrolled 155 0 155
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% NaN 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Mount Mary 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 Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mount Mary College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Mount Mary College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.13 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 990 on the SAT and 18 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239390 IPEDS survey data for Mount Mary College.

Last updated February 24, 2024