Misericordia Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Misericordia University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Misericordia to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Misericordia University (Misericordia)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Misericordia's acceptance rate is 70.93% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,733 students applied and 2,648 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Misericordia.

To apply to Misericordia, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Misericordia's acceptance rate places 23rd out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
Misericordia's yield rate is 17.48%, which is moderately lower by 6.19 percentage points (approximately 26.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Misericordia at Pennsylvania colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Misericordia's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Misericordia's acceptance rate is 70.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.48%. 1,546 men and 2,186 women applied to Misericordia and 1,127 men and 1,520 women students were accepted.

Among them, 191 men and 271 women were enrolled in Misericordia. You can explore the Misericordia's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Misericordia
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,733	1,546	2,186	0	0
Admitted	2,648	1,127	1,520	0	0
Enrolled	463	191	271	0	0
Acceptance Rate	70.93%	72.90%	69.53%	-	-
Yield	17.48%	16.95%	17.83%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Misericordia University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Misericordia. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Misericordia University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Misericordia Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Misericordia:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: admissions.misericordia.edu/
Online Application: www.misericordia.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Misericordia?

Misericordia is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 70.93%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Misericordia?

Misericordia does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Misericordia require essays or personal statements?

Misericordia recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Misericordia admission?

Misericordia recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Misericordia does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Misericordia requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Misericordia requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Misericordia?

The institutional SAT code for Misericordia is 2087.