- Acceptance rate: 61% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 530–640 reading and writing, 530–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–30 composite
- Average net price: $24,712 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Marywood University reported: an acceptance rate of 61% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–30.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Marywood University reviews each application.
Marywood University GPA requirements
Marywood University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Marywood University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Marywood University acceptance rate
Marywood University admitted 2,566 of 4,236 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 61%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Marywood University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with 1,833 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Marywood 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 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 | 30 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1162 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Marywood 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 |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | 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 |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Marywood 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 $24,712 a year at Marywood 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
Is Marywood University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Marywood University admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Marywood University?
Marywood University's acceptance rate was 61% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,566 of 4,236 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Marywood University?
Marywood University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Marywood University?
A lot: Marywood University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Marywood University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Marywood University admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Marywood University students have?
The middle 50% of Marywood University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–640 in reading and writing and 530–610 in math; ACT composite 18–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Marywood University test optional?
Check Marywood University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Marywood University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 28% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How much does Marywood University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,712 a year at Marywood University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Marywood University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Marywood 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.
Does Marywood University look at legacy status?
No. Marywood University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Marywood University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Marywood 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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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