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Moderately selectiveReviewed for the 2026-2027 cycle

Moravian University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 54%, Moravian University is a moderately selective private college in Pennsylvania. Because it admits more applicants than it rejects, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at Moravian University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Moravian University weighs, where it ranks among Pennsylvania schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1230, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
54%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
1070-1285
of admitted students
Type
Private
Bethlehem, PA
Average net price
$30,670
per year after aid

What do students study at Moravian University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Health Professions and Related Programs · 163 (34.6%)Business, Management and Marketing · 62 (13.2%)Psychology · 43 (9.1%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 40 (8.5%)Social Sciences · 36 (7.6%)Visual and Performing Arts · 28 (5.9%)Education · 17 (3.6%)English Language and Literature · 17 (3.6%)Computer and Information Sciences · 15 (3.2%)History · 15 (3.2%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 11 (2.3%)

Will I get into Moravian University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Moravian University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Moravian University?

Moravian University admits roughly 54% of applicants, but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Moravian University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Moravian University hard to get into?

Moravian University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 54% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Moravian University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Moravian University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Moravian University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Moravian University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Moravian University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Moravian University with a 3.5 GPA and a 1180 SAT?

About 82% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 1180 SAT, the middle of Moravian University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.8 GPA with a 1290 SAT comes out near 95%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Moravian University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 107025th pctSAT 1180middleSAT 129075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.934%Target49%Likely65%Likely41%Target
3.253%Likely68%Likely80%Safety64%Likely
3.570%Safety82%Safety89%Safety82%Safety
3.884%Safety91%Safety95%Safety92%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/moravian-university.

How to get into Moravian University

Built from Moravian University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into Moravian University, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Moravian University carries about a 3.41 core GPA and a 1235 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1070 to 1285 SAT (24 to 29 ACT). Submit a score at 1178 or higher; below 1070, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Moravian University weighs

Moravian University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Moravian University's exact dates at www.moravian.edu.

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How many students apply to Moravian University, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, Moravian University received 5,115 applications and admitted 2,762, an acceptance rate of 54%. 515 enrolled. Only about 19% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Moravian University enrolls about 1,949 undergraduates in total, 61% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Applied
5,115
fall 2023
Admitted
2,762
54% of applicants
Enrolled
515
19% yield
Undergraduates
1,949
Bethlehem, small city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Moravian University?

Admitted students at Moravian University post SAT scores of 1070 to 1285 in the middle 50%, with an average of 1183. On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 24 to 29. A score above 1285 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1070 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Moravian University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
1070-1285
average 1183
ACT middle 50%
24-29
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Moravian University looks for

What Moravian University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Moravian University leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Moravian University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Moravian University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Moravian University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Well below the admitted range
Colleges for a 1230 SAT →Colleges for a 26 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Moravian University cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Moravian University (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $65,601 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $53,500. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,670 a year, and it ranges from $24,609 for families earning under $30,000 to $34,834 for families earning over $110,000. 32% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$65,601
per year, before aid
Average net price
$30,670
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
32%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$24,609
$30k to $48k$28,271
$48k to $75k$26,390
$75k to $110k$30,595
Over $110k$34,834

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Moravian University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Moravian University students ten years after entry are $61,860 ($53,471 at the six-year mark). 72% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $26,793; 75% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$61,860
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
72%
within six years
Retention
79%
return for year two
Median debt
$26,793
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Moravian University compares in Pennsylvania

Moravian University ranks #13 most selective of 62 schools in Pennsylvania in our database.

Among the 62 Pennsylvania schools we track, Moravian University ranks #13 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Pennsylvania (5%) and Swarthmore College (7%) sit nearby, which makes Pennsylvania a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Pennsylvania
5%acceptance · PA
Swarthmore College
7%acceptance · PA
Carnegie Mellon University
12%acceptance · PA
Haverford College
12%acceptance · PA
Lehigh University
26%acceptance · PA
Villanova University
27%acceptance · PA
Franklin & Marshall College
28%acceptance · PA
Bucknell University
29%acceptance · PA
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Similar to Moravian University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Moravian University with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Centre College, St. Lawrence University, and Allegheny College. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

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St. Lawrence University
54%acceptance · NY
Allegheny College
55%acceptance · PA
Anderson University (SC)
55%acceptance · SC
Illinois Institute of Technology
55%acceptance · IL
Lane College
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Frequently asked questions

What is Moravian University's acceptance rate?

Moravian University admitted 2,762 of 5,115 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 54% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 19% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Moravian University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1070 to 1285 on the SAT and 24 to 29 on the ACT. A score above 1285 is in the top quarter of admits. Moravian University is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Moravian University test-optional?

Yes. Moravian University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Moravian University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Moravian University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $30,670 a year against a sticker price of about $65,601. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $24,609 on average.

What do Moravian University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Moravian University are $61,860 a year among students who received federal aid, and 72% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Moravian University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Moravian University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Moravian University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Moravian University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Moravian University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Moravian University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Moravian University?

Moravian University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.