- Acceptance rate: 54% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–655 reading and writing, 530–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
- Average net price: $30,720 a year (2022–23)
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Moravian University GPA requirements
Moravian 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 Moravian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Moravian University acceptance rate
Moravian University admitted 3,354 of 6,192 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 54%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Moravian University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with 1,992 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Moravian 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 | 540 | 600 | 655 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 25 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1183 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Moravian 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 |
| 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 |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | 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 |
AP credit
Moravian 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 $30,720 a year at Moravian 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 Moravian University with a 3.0 GPA?
Moravian University admitted 54% 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 GPA do you need to get into Moravian University?
Moravian 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. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Moravian University?
Moravian University's acceptance rate was 54% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,354 of 6,192 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Moravian University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Moravian University admitted 54% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Moravian University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Moravian 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, 19% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Moravian University students have?
The middle 50% of Moravian University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–655 in reading and writing and 530–630 in math; ACT composite 24–29, 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 Moravian University?
A lot: Moravian University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Moravian University consider legacy status?
Yes. Moravian University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Moravian University accept AP credit?
Yes. Moravian 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 Moravian University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,720 a year at Moravian 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 Moravian University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Moravian 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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