- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.36, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 530–598 reading and writing, 493–588 math
- Average net price: $26,733 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Gwynedd Mercy University reported: an average GPA of 3.36 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Gwynedd Mercy University reviews each application.
Gwynedd Mercy University average GPA
Gwynedd Mercy University reported an average high school GPA of 3.36 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Gwynedd Mercy University acceptance rate
Gwynedd Mercy University admitted 1,244 of 1,388 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gwynedd Mercy University (formerly Gwynedd Mercy College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, with 1,301 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Gwynedd Mercy University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 530 | 560 | 598 |
| SAT Math | 493 | 530 | 588 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Gwynedd Mercy University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Gwynedd Mercy University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,733 a year at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Gwynedd Mercy University with a 3.0 GPA?
25.1% of Gwynedd Mercy University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What GPA do you need to get into Gwynedd Mercy University?
Gwynedd Mercy University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.36, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at Gwynedd Mercy University?
Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,244 of 1,388 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Gwynedd Mercy University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Gwynedd Mercy University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Gwynedd Mercy University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Gwynedd Mercy University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 100% sent SAT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Gwynedd Mercy University students have?
The middle 50% of Gwynedd Mercy University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–598 in reading and writing and 493–588 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Gwynedd Mercy University?
A lot: Gwynedd Mercy University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do most Gwynedd Mercy University students have?
45.7% of Gwynedd Mercy University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.1%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Does Gwynedd Mercy University accept AP credit?
Yes. Gwynedd Mercy University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Gwynedd Mercy University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,733 a year at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Gwynedd Mercy University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Gwynedd Mercy UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Gwynedd Mercy University Common Data Set 2024–25Gwynedd Mercy University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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