Gwynedd Mercy University Acceptance Rate
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,111
- Admitted
- 1,040
- Yield
- 17.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.4% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,016 to 1,111 (+9%) over that period.
Its 93.6% rate makes Gwynedd Mercy University more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 15%.
Gwynedd Mercy University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,016 | 776 | 76.4% | 207 |
| 2015–16 | 1,146 | 785 | 68.5% | 241 |
| 2016–17 | 904 | 821 | 90.8% | 225 |
| 2017–18 | 1,043 | 978 | 93.8% | 266 |
| 2018–19 | 1,213 | 1,116 | 92% | 276 |
| 2019–20 | 1,030 | 980 | 95.1% | 241 |
| 2020–21 | 1,019 | 897 | 88% | 198 |
| 2021–22 | 904 | 819 | 90.6% | 177 |
| 2022–23 | 1,063 | 621 | 58.4% | 152 |
| 2023–24 | 1,111 | 1,040 | 93.6% | 184 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 818 | 765 | 93.5% |
| Men | 293 | 275 | 93.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 528–590 | 33% |
| SAT Math | 520–590 |
How Gwynedd Mercy University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate?
Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate is 93.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,040 admitted of 1,111 applicants).
Is Gwynedd Mercy University test optional?
Gwynedd Mercy University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Gwynedd Mercy University?
Gwynedd Mercy University received 1,111 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,040.
What SAT score do you need for Gwynedd Mercy University?
Admitted students at Gwynedd Mercy University typically scored 528–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Gwynedd Mercy University getting harder to get into?
Gwynedd Mercy University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.4% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.gmercyu.edu/.