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Interested in attending Gwynedd Mercy University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Gwynedd Mercy University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

94
%
Acceptance rate
3.36
Average High School GPA
1022
SAT Midpoint
August 20
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Gwynedd Mercy University?

94%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Gwynedd Mercy accepted 94% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,111 people applied and 1,040 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
765 / 818 (94%)
Men
275 / 293 (94%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Gwynedd Mercy University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Gwynedd Mercy University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Gwynedd Mercy University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Gwynedd Mercy considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Gwynedd Mercy University?

3.36
Average High School GPA
1022
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Gwynedd Mercy University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.36.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
3%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
21%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
23%
2.00-2.49
3%

Gwynedd Mercy is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

33%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
Math Mean
502
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
528
Verbal Mean
520
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1058
Composite Mean
1022
75th Percentile
1170

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Gwynedd Mercy University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 20
Regular admission deadline
September 15
Application notification

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