Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders
Mansfield University Admissions

First Time Students

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 

Admissions Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Solid preparation in English, math, natural sciences, social studies and foreign languages
  • At least a C+ grade point average
  • Rank in the upper three-fifths of your class
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-1) or ACT test

Freshman Application Process:

  • Submit an application.
  • Submit a $25 application fee.
  • Submit an official high school transcript.
  • Submit your SAT or ACT scores (not required if you are 21 years of age or older).
  • If you completed any college level coursework while in high school, please forward your official post-secondary transcript to the Admissions Office.

Music Students: 

  • You must complete an audition with the Music Department to be accepted into a Music program.  Once you have submitted your application to the University, please submit your application to schedule an audition. Please visit our Music Department page for further information regarding audition requirements and audition dates.

Advance Placement:

We accept high school courses taken 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.com for review for transfer credits.

International Baccalaureate Program (IBO):

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) collaborates with secondary schools around the world on programs for students ages 16 through 19.  The two-year comprehensive curriculum allows partcipating students and IBO graduates to fulfill requirements of various national education systems.  In addition to applied academics, the IBO program works with students to develop responsible citizenship, leadership skills, and cultural sensitivity.

IBO students entering Mansfield University may receive 6-8 credits for each higher level IBO 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 IBO credits, please contact our Transfer Coordinator, South Hall, at 570-662-4408.

 
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