Applying to Gwynedd Mercy

Acceptance RateSAT Median
93.61% 1,110
Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate is 93.61% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,111 students applied and 1,040 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Gwynedd Mercy.
Gwynedd Mercy's acceptance rate places 72nd out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,110 at Gwynedd Mercy. Gwynedd Mercy's SAT score ranks 54th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Gwynedd Mercy, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Gwynedd Mercy University is 93.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.69%. 293 men and 818 women applied to Gwynedd Mercy and 275 men and 765 women students were accepted.
Among them, 64 men and 120 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Gwynedd Mercy.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Gwynedd Mercy
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,11129381800
Admitted1,04027576500
Enrolled1846412000
Acceptance Rate 93.61%93.86%93.52%--
Yield 17.69%23.27%15.69%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Gwynedd Mercy University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 60 students (33% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Gwynedd Mercy.
The median SAT score is 1,110 with 560 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 528. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 520 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Gwynedd Mercy
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total104811101180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing528560590
SAT Math520550590
ACT Composite--
ACT Math--
ACT English--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Gwynedd Mercy. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Gwynedd Mercy University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Gwynedd Mercy Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Gwynedd Mercy.
Admission Information for Applying to Gwynedd Mercy
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.gmercyu.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.gmercyu.edu/undergraduate-application
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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