Le Moyne College Admissions

Le Moyne College Admissions Overview:

Le Moyne College's admissions are not highly competitive; in 2015, the acceptance rate was 65%. Interested students should visit Le Moyne's website for detailed instructions and important deadlines. Students will need to submit an application, high school transcripts, and letters of recommendation. As of 2016, the school is also test-optional; students will not be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Le Moyne College Acceptance Rate: 65%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 490 / 600
  • SAT Math: 510 / 610
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
    • SAT comparison for Catholic colleges
  • ACT Composite: 22 / 28
  • ACT English: 21 / 27
  • ACT Math: 22 / 27
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • ACT comparison for Catholic colleges

Le Moyne College Description:

Le Moyne College is a private Catholic (Jesuit) college offering both bachelor's and master's degrees in a range of professional areas and fields in the liberal arts and sciences. Undergraduates can choose from over 30 academic programs. The college also has graduate programs in nursing, education, business and physician assistant studies. Academics at Le Moyne are supported by a healthy 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 22. The attractive 160-acre campus is located on the eastern edge of Syracuse, New York. Syracuse University is about two miles away. Students come from 29 states and 30 foreign countries. Le Moyne is a largely residential college with a wide range of student clubs, organizations and activities. On the athletic front, the Le Moyne Dolphins compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference. The college fields eight men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports, and the school has won several national championships and produced more than 100 All-American and All-Conference athletes.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 3,549 (2,897 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
• 87% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $33,030
• Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $12,970
• Other Expenses: $1,400
• Total Cost: $48,700

Le Moyne College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 77%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $21,979
  • Loans: $8,878

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communication and Film Studies, English, Marketing, Psychology.

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 58%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 67%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Lacrosse, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Baseball, Golf, Basketball, Track and Field, Soccer, Cross Country
• Women's Sports: Basketball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Cross Country, Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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