If you are thinking about applying to Moravian, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who apply to Moravian for fall semester should anticipate a decision by November 15.
The following is an overiew of some of Moravian's admissions stats.
Moravian 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.6 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 14% |
Mean SAT Score | 1151 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 30% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 3% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Moravian College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Moravian does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Moravian is a moderately difficult school to get into. Moravian evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Moravian accepted 78% of students, approximately 2,178 from the 2,789 applicants.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Moravian, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to nursing program is program very difficult.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
Moravian has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.
What does Moravian consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Interview | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Moravian for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Moravian, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Moravian's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Other Requirements | √ | portfolio for art majors; audition for music majors; 3.3 high school GPA, minimum SAT combined score of 1500 (with no section less than 500) or ACT score of 23 for nursing | ||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 1 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Moravian have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.
Out of all students that were admitted, 58% submitted a class rank. At Moravian 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.
At Moravian College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 22% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 17% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 14% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 2% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Moravian directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Moravian considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Moravian is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 30% of Moravian's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Moravian applicants, you should strive to score between 1080 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Moravian 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Moravian student is 1151.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Moravian students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Moravian students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.
To be most competitive at Moravian, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Moravian's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.
A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Moravian students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.
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For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Moravian.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is May 1.
Transfer students can enroll in Moravian during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Moravian?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Moravian.
Does Moravian accept transfer credits?
✅ Moravian accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Moravian accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Moravian accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Moravian accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Moravian?
❌ No, Moravian is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Moravian's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Moravian is 78%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Moravian?
❌ Moravian does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Moravian? Moravian is a somewhat selective institution. The Moravian acceptance rate is 78%. This means that the institution accepts 78 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Moravian is May 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
29 and Above
22 to 29
22 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Moravian is 25. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into Moravian. Students with an ACT score that falls between 22 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 22 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1220 and Above
1080 to 1220
1080 and Less
The median SAT score for Moravian students is 1151. Applicants with SAT scores of 1220 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Moravian, while applicants with SAT scores between 1080 to 1220 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1080 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Moravian.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Moravian, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.55. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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