Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.3, or a general equivalency diploma (GED) recipient with a score of 530 (score of 53 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 2.3. For applicants who have attended more than one regionally accredited college, GPAs from all colleges must combine to equal at least 2.3. Applicants must have the following test scores:
- ACT composite score of 20, with a score of 19 on the sub-tests in both mathematics and scientific reasoning, 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 2.3 GPA.
Applicants should have completed and passed these high school courses, or their college equivalents:
- Algebra** – one unit
- Biology** – one unit
- Keyboarding (or demonstrate proficiency)
- English – three units (may include public speaking or journalism; not required for GED recipients).
- Social Studies – two units (not required for GED recipients).
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. ** If these courses have not been completed within the past seven years, they may need to be repeated.
For students who are not United States citizens and/or for whom English is a second language, please review the College catalog for further admission information.
When will my applicant file be reviewed for admission?
Each completed 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.
Any admission requirement questions can be answered by simply contacting the appropriate office as listed below.
High School Student Contacts-Toledo
Aimee Bishop Stuart, MEd
Admissions Director
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
aimee.bishop-stuart@mercycollege.edu
Shelly McCoy Grissom, BA, MEd, PhD
Associate Dean of Students for Enrollment Services/Chief Admissions Officer
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
shelly.mccoy-grissom@mercycollege.edu
Adult Learner & Transfer Student Contact-Toledo
Beverly Vasko, MLS, LSW
Admissions Officer, Adult/Transfer Students
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
bev.vasko@mercycollege.edu
Distance Learning Student Contact
Brandy Bennett, MEd
Admissions Officer
419-251-1906 or 1-888-80-MERCY, ext. 1-1906
brandy.bennett@mercycollege.edu
Youngstown Student Contacts
Aimee Bishop Stuart, MEd
Admissions Director
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
aimee.bishop-stuart@mercycollege.edu
Shelly McCoy Grissom, BA, MEd, PhD
Associate Dean of Students for Enrollment Services/Chief Admissions Officer
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
shelly.mccoy-grissom@mercycollege.edu
