Marywood University Acceptance Rate
Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,136
- Admitted
- 2,625
- Yield
- 16.1%
- 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, Marywood University's acceptance rate has risen from 74.2% in 2014–15 to 83.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,111 to 3,136 (+49%) over that period.
Its 83.7% rate makes Marywood University more selective than about 34% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
Marywood University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 16.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,111 | 1,566 | 74.2% | 373 |
| 2015–16 | 2,273 | 1,603 | 70.5% | 371 |
| 2016–17 | 2,232 | 1,525 | 68.3% | 325 |
| 2017–18 | 2,263 | 1,700 | 75.1% | 453 |
| 2018–19 | 2,102 | 1,605 | 76.4% | 391 |
| 2019–20 | 2,005 | 1,559 | 77.8% | 361 |
| 2020–21 | 2,231 | 1,830 | 82% | 410 |
| 2021–22 | 2,541 | 2,080 | 81.9% | 456 |
| 2022–23 | 2,645 | 2,136 | 80.8% | 445 |
| 2023–24 | 3,136 | 2,625 | 83.7% | 422 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,004 | 1,679 | 83.8% |
| Men | 1,127 | 945 | 83.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–640 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 520–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 2% |
How Marywood 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 Marywood University's acceptance rate?
Marywood University's acceptance rate is 83.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,625 admitted of 3,136 applicants).
Is Marywood University test optional?
Marywood University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Marywood University?
Marywood University received 3,136 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,625.
What SAT score do you need for Marywood University?
Admitted students at Marywood University typically scored 530–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Marywood University getting harder to get into?
Marywood University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.2% in 2014–15 to 83.7% 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.marywood.edu/.