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Misericordia University
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Interested in attending Misericordia University?

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

89
%
Acceptance rate
3.53
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Misericordia University?

89%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Misericordia accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,984 people applied and 2,648 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1520 / 1766 (86%)
Men
1127 / 1218 (93%)

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 Misericordia University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

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

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Misericordia 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 Misericordia University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Misericordia considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

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

3.53
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Misericordia University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.53. 16% of freshmen who attended Misericordia were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 23% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
29%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
445
75th Percentile
595
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
483
75th Percentile
633
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
928
75th Percentile
1218

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

December 1
Application notification
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