More selective than 81% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Marywood 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.
Marywood 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, Marywood University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 640 |
| SAT math | 530 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Marywood University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 61% | 530–640 | 530–610 | 18–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 530–640 | 520–600 | 21–26 | 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 Marywood University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Marywood University has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Moore College of Art and Design | 56% | 57% | $43,086 |
| 19 | Alvernia University | 58% | 56% | $28,138 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 58% | 86% | $30,434 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania State University | 61% | 86% | $32,875 |
| 22 | Marywood University | 61% | 72% | $23,388 |
| 23 | University of Valley Forge | 61% | 49% | $32,265 |
| 24 | Saint Vincent College | 62% | 69% | $23,510 |
| 25 | Chatham University | 62% | 63% | $29,954 |
| 26 | Lincoln University | 66% | 44% | $14,977 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Marywood University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Marywood University admissions questions
What is the Marywood University acceptance rate?
Marywood University accepts 61% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,625 of 3,136 applicants were admitted.
Does Marywood University require the SAT or ACT?
Marywood University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Marywood University?
The middle 50% of Marywood University enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1250 on the SAT and 18–30 on the ACT. 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 Marywood University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (422 of 2,625).
Is Marywood University getting harder to get into?
Marywood University accepted 61% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% 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 Marywood University overview