St. Mary's College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Saint Mary's College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
78.3%Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Difficult | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into St. Mary's College and can I get accepted? The school has a 78% acceptance rate ranking it #29 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,432 out of 1,830 applicants were admitted making Saint Mary's College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 36 percent. Saint Mary's College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1110-1310Applicants Submitting SAT
54%SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
SAT Math 25th | 530 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1110 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
SAT Math 75th | 640 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1310 |
Average SAT Score | 1210 |
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Mary's College?
Saint Mary's College typically requires applicants to be in the top 39 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1110 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1010. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1210 out of 1600. The school ranks #14 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. 54 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1310 and Above | Good | >86% |
1210 to 1310 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
1110 to 1210 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
1010 to 1110 | Reach | 55%-68% |
Less than 1010 | Low | <55% |
St. Mary's College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
23-29Applicants Submitting ACT
67%ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 23 |
ACT Math 25th | 22 |
ACT Composite 25th | 23 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
ACT Math 75th | 28 |
ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
Average ACT Score | 26 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into St. Mary's College?
Admission data indicates that St. Mary's College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #9 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 67 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Mary's College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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29 and Above | Good | >86% |
26 to 29 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
23 to 26 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
20 to 23 | Reach | 55%-68% |
Less than 20 | Low | <55% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.69Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Saint Mary's College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Mary's College was 3.69 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.69 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as St. Mary's College accepts 78% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 45% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 22% | Avg + |
3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg - |
3.00 to 3.25 | 12% | Reach |
2.75 to 3.00 | 3% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
57% of Saint Mary's College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 27% |
Top 25% of class | 57% |
Top 50% of class | 90% |
Bottom 50% of class | 10% |
Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 1,830 | 0 | 1,830 |
Accepted | 1,432 | 0 | 1,432 |
Acceptance Rate | 78% | ? | 78% |
Enrolled | 362 | 0 | 362 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | ? | 25% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Saint Mary's College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152390 IPEDS survey data for Saint Mary's College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Saint Mary's College prefer SAT or ACT?
54% of students submit their SAT scores to St. Mary's College. 67% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Saint Mary's College?
78% of those who apply are granted admission to St. Mary's College. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Saint Mary's College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1110 and 1310. 54% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Saint Mary's College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 67% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.