
Moravian University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from any specialized accreditation or approval attached to an individual program.
Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course in transfer. Students entering nursing, education, counseling, or another licensed field should separately check the current status of their specific program and the requirements of the state where they hope to practice. Professional licensing can involve examinations, supervised experience, and state approval in addition to a degree.
First-year admission to Moravian University is selective rather than open admission. Applicants generally submit an application and a secondary-school transcript documenting high school completion or an accepted equivalent.
In 2024-25 admissions reporting, secondary-school GPA and the school record were required. Class rank and recommendations were considered when available but were not required. SAT and ACT scores were also considered rather than universally required: about 18% of enrolled first-time students submitted SAT scores, and fewer than 1% submitted ACT scores. Applicants should check the current testing instructions for their intended entry term before deciding whether to send scores.
For that reported admissions cycle, Moravian admitted 3,354 of 6,192 first-time applicants, an acceptance rate of approximately 54%. The rate describes a past applicant pool, not an individual applicant's odds. English-proficiency documentation may apply to applicants whose educational background calls for it; international applicants should verify accepted tests and any exemptions. Nursing and other specialized pathways may have additional academic or progression requirements beyond general university admission.
Applicants should check the application route they plan to use for Moravian University's current application charge and any available waiver before submitting. An application fee, if charged, is different from an enrollment or housing deposit paid after admission.
Students who need a waiver should follow the instructions in the current application or ask the admissions office how to request one in advance. First-year, transfer, graduate, and seminary applications may use different processes; a fee or waiver instruction for one category should not be assumed to apply to another.
Moravian students have an Army ROTC participation option through a cooperating host institution rather than a Moravian-operated Army ROTC unit. Cross-enrollment arrangements can require travel for military-science classes, training, or other activities.
ROTC participation and an ROTC scholarship are separate decisions. Scholarship eligibility, physical and academic standards, contracting, and any subsequent service obligation depend on the applicable Army ROTC rules and the student's status. Students considering this route should confirm the current host arrangement and whether its schedule fits their Moravian courses, especially laboratory or clinical requirements.
Moravian University accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers credit earned at other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses toward a degree are separate decisions.
Transfer applicants should be prepared to submit transcripts from every college attended and follow any current instructions for earlier school records. Moravian reports accepting certain forms of examination or recommended credit, including CLEP subject examinations, DSST, and American Council on Education recommendations, subject to its evaluation rules.
Before enrolling, a transfer applicant should request an official evaluation showing not just how many credits transfer, but which requirements they satisfy. That distinction is particularly important for sequenced majors, clinical programs, and students hoping to finish within a fixed number of semesters. Applicants should also check current minimum-grade, residency-credit, and program-specific rules.
Moravian University offers international education opportunities that can include study abroad. The workable option for an individual student depends on the destination, program length, major requirements, and approval of courses for credit.
Students comparing a semester abroad with a shorter faculty-led experience should ask how each option fits their degree plan. A course taken overseas does not automatically replace a required major course. They should also obtain a program-specific budget and confirm how institutional aid, federal aid, scholarships, and any additional travel expenses would be handled before committing.
16% of admitted students enrolled (535 of 3,354)
Early Decision
NoEarly Action
Yes, deadline November 15Percent of students submitting ACT scores
0.61%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
18.24%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
YesSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Considered but not requiredRecommendations
Considered but not requiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Considered but not requiredAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
NoROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.