Millersville University of Pennsylvania GPA (3.45)

Q: What share of Millersville University of Pennsylvania students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

52.1% of Millersville University of Pennsylvania's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.45, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 520–620 reading and writing, 500–590 math

Average net price: $20,860 a year (2022–23)

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania average GPA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania reported an average high school GPA of 3.45 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	21.1%
3.75–3.99	15.2%
3.50–3.74	15.8%
3.25–3.49	13.6%
3.00–3.24	14.8%
2.50–2.99	16.1%
2.00–2.49	3.3%
1.00–1.99	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Millersville University of Pennsylvania reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate

Millersville University of Pennsylvania admitted 6,604 of 7,662 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year university in Millersville, Pennsylvania, with 5,823 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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	520	570	620
SAT Math	500	540	590

18% submitted SAT scores, as Millersville University of Pennsylvania reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1110 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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
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
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
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Millersville University of Pennsylvania's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,860 a year at Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 it easy to get into Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Millersville University of Pennsylvania admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are Millersville University of Pennsylvania's SAT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Millersville University of Pennsylvania's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–620 in reading and writing and 500–590 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

It would be on the low side there: 19.5% of Millersville University of Pennsylvania'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 86% 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.

How much does GPA matter at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

A lot: Millersville University of Pennsylvania requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

No. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores.

What share of Millersville University of Pennsylvania students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

52.1% of Millersville University of Pennsylvania's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is there a minimum GPA for Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

Millersville University of Pennsylvania doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.45, 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

Millersville University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,604 of 7,662 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What is the average net price at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,860 a year at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Millersville University of Pennsylvania accept AP credit?

Yes. Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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.

Before you apply, check Millersville University of Pennsylvania's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Millersville University of PennsylvaniaU.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.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2024–25Millersville University of Pennsylvania: 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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