Admission Requirements

An applicant must be a high school graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 or a general equivalency diploma (GED) recipient with a score of 570 (score of 57 prior to 2002). If an applicant’s GPA or GED score is below the minimum, he/she may be eligible for admission under transfer student guidelines.

Transfer student guidelines
A transfer student must be a high school graduate or a GED recipient and have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college, with a GPA of at least 2.7. For applicants who have attended more than one regionally accredited college, GPAs from all colleges must combine to equal at least 2.7.

Applicants must have the following test scores:

• ACT composite score of 21, with a score of 20 on mathematics sub-test and a score of 19 on scientific reasoning sub-test, or SAT with a combined score of 950 or above.
• ACT/SAT is waived for transfer students who have earned a minimum of 12 college semester hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 2.7 GPA.

Applicants must have completed and passed these high school courses or their college equivalents within the past seven years:

• Algebra** – one unit
• Biology** with a lab – one unit
• Chemistry** with a lab – one unit

In addition, applicants should have completed and passed these high school courses or their college equivalents:

• English – three units (may include public speaking or journalism).
• Math – two units (includes the above mentioned Algebra**).
• Social Studies – two units 
   

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better; a grade of B or better preferred. Courses marked with ** must have been completed within the past seven years with grade of C or better; a grade of B or better preferred. The seven-year limit applies to all students, even for students who hold degrees or healthcare diplomas.

Relationship with Kent State University – Trumbull
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio Youngstown Campus has established a contractual agreement with Kent State University – Trumbull Campus to provide the general education and natural science courses during the professional program. Through this affiliation, students have the combined resources and commitment of both institutions. 

When will my applicant file be reviewed for admission?
Applicants who meet pre-requisites and also have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with an ACT composite score of 22, with a score of 20 in mathematics sub-test and a score of 19 in scientific reasoning sub-test, or SAT with a combined score of 975 or above, will be considered in January for fall admission to their program of study. All other applicants for fall admission will be reviewed in March.

Each application is given individual attention by the College Admissions Committee. Admission is competitive and the most qualified applicants are considered first. Admission is not guaranteed. You will be notified in writing of the decision.

Admissions Contact
Kathryn Roberts-Bubrig
Admissions Officer
Satellite Campuses & Distance Learning Programs
Phone: 419-251-1802
Toll Free: 1-888-80-MERCY
kathryn.bubrig@mercycollege.edu