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Admission Guidelines
To be considered for freshman admission, students must submit the following:
- Complete undergraduate online application for admission
- Official high school transcript or results from the General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Be sure to apply by December 15 of your senior year to guarantee scholarship eligibility
Test Optional
Mansfield University is now test-optional for applicants seeking admission. Students who completed a standardized test (such as the SAT or ACT) and would like to submit those scores for consideration may still do so. Scores submitted to the admissions office will be used as part of the application review process.
For more information on test-optional, please contact the Admissions Office at 570-662-4243 or admissions@mansfield.edu.
Our admission counseling team will evaluate each student's in-class performance and extracurricular involvement, considering the following components:
Strength of Curriculum
High School Class Rank
Grade Point Average
High School Profile
SAT or ACT Test Score
Recommendations
Extra-Curricular Activities
*The Mansfield University Office of Admissions will conduct a holistic review of every student's application materials. While these numbers reflect our average student profile, we encourage students to speak with their personal admissions counselor about specific requirements for their program of interest.
Music Students
Music Students are required to successfully complete an audition with the Music Department in order to be accepted into a Music program. Once you have submitted your admission application to the University, please submit your application to schedule an audition. Please visit our Music Department webpage for further information regarding audition requirements and audition dates.
Advanced Placement:
We accept high school courses completed under the National Advanced Placement (AP) program prior to admission to the University. A minimum score of three (3) on the qualifying examinations is required for award of credit. No more than 24 credits earned by such examinations may be applied toward graduation requirements. Please submit the official score report from CollegeBoard.org for review for transfer credits.
International Baccalaureate Program (IB):
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) collaborates with secondary schools around the world on programs for students ages 16 through 19. The two-year comprehensive curriculum allows participating students and IB graduates to fulfill requirements of various national education systems. In addition to applied academics, the IB program works with students to develop responsible citizenship, leadership skills, and cultural sensitivity.
IB students entering Mansfield University may receive 6-8 credits for each higher level IB examination completed with a score of 4-7. Credits are awarded for higher-level subjects. No credit is awarded for subsidiary-level subjects.
For more information regarding IB credits, please contact our Transcript Evaluator, Amy Smith, at 570-662-4408.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
We participate in the national College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Mansfield University grants credit for CLEP SUBJECT examinations but does not grant credit for the CLEP GENERAL examination. Subject examinations are available in the areas of business, composition, education, foreign languages, humanities, mathematics, science, and social science.CLEP offers a way to earn college credits for prior learning and may shorten the length of the college experience. The minimum score to earn credit is 50. Information regarding CLEP examinations is available from the Registrar's Office.
Students transferring from a non-accredited institution may opt to gain alternate credits through the completion of CLEP exams.