Saint Mary's College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Saint Mary's College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

81.1%

Admission Difficulty for Saint Mary's College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at St. Mary's College is 81.1%. Its admission rate is the 28th lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St. Mary's College and can you get accepted?

Saint Mary's College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,928 out of the 2,377 who applied were admitted.

Saint Mary's College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.83. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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81% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Saint Mary's College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.83 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1210 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

St. Mary's College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.83

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Mary's College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into St. Mary's College are to have around a 3.83 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.83 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as St. Mary's College accepts 81% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at St. Mary's College is 3.83 on the 4.0 scale. 39% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #6 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since St. Mary's College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Saint Mary's College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	39.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	24.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	16.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	7.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	2.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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St. Mary's College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Mary's College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 32% of students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1100-1310

Applicants Submitting SAT

32%

SAT Scores for Saint Mary's College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	540
Composite 25th Percentile	1100

SAT Scores for Saint Mary's College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	650
Math 75th Percentile	660
Composite 75th Percentile	1310
Average SAT Score	1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Saint Mary's College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at St. Mary's College is 1210 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1310. Students who get into Saint Mary's College score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers.. St. Mary's College ranks #8 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1210 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. St. Mary's College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Saint Mary's College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1205, you have around a 81% chance of being admitted. A 1310 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 89% chance of getting in.

Saint Mary's College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1310 and Above	Good	>89%
1205 to 1310	Avg +	81%-89%
1100 to 1205	Avg -	69%-81%
995 to 1100	Reach	54%-69%
Less than 995	Low	<54%

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St. Mary's College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

25-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

18%

ACT Scores for Saint Mary's College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	25
Math 25th Percentile	22
Composite 25th Percentile	25

ACT Scores for Saint Mary's College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	33
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into St. Mary's College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to St. Mary's College is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 30. The school ranks #9 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

18 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Mary's College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Saint Mary's College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into St. Mary's College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 81% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 30 ACT score.

Saint Mary's College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>90%
27 to 30	Avg +	81%-90%
25 to 27	Avg -	72%-81%
23 to 25	Reach	60%-72%
Less than 23	Low	<60%

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High School Class Rank

66% of Saint Mary's College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Mary's College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	36%
Top 25% of class	66%
Top 50% of class	88%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Saint Mary's College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,377	0	2,377
Accepted	1,928	0	1,928
Acceptance Rate	81%	NaN	81%
Enrolled	419	0	419
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	NaN	22%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Mary's College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Mary's College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Mary's College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Mary's College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Saint Mary's College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.83 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1210 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.