More selective than 37% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Gwynedd Mercy University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Gwynedd Mercy University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Gwynedd Mercy University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 598 |
| SAT math | 493 | 588 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1023 | 1186 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Gwynedd Mercy University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | 530–598 | 493–588 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | 528–590 | 520–590 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Gwynedd Mercy University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Gwynedd Mercy University has the 71st-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 87% | 34% | $15,376 |
| 68 | Cairn University-Langhorne | 88% | 60% | $27,642 |
| 69 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 89% | 48% | $15,350 |
| 70 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | 89% | 79% | $29,689 |
| 71 | Gwynedd Mercy University | 90% | 57% | $27,483 |
| 72 | Waynesburg University | 90% | 66% | $18,235 |
| 73 | Robert Morris University | 90% | 66% | $23,003 |
| 74 | Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | 90% | 50% | $11,008 |
| 75 | Wilkes University | 91% | 63% | $27,743 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Gwynedd Mercy University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Gwynedd Mercy University admissions questions
What is the Gwynedd Mercy University acceptance rate?
Gwynedd Mercy University accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,040 of 1,111 applicants were admitted.
Does Gwynedd Mercy University require the SAT or ACT?
Gwynedd Mercy University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Gwynedd Mercy University?
The middle 50% of Gwynedd Mercy University enrolled first-year students scored 1023–1186 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Gwynedd Mercy University?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (184 of 1,040).
Is Gwynedd Mercy University getting harder to get into?
Gwynedd Mercy University accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Gwynedd Mercy University overview