Leavenworth, Kansas

University of St. Mary Admission Requirements

Q: Does University of Saint Mary prefer SAT or ACT?

18% of students submit their SAT scores to University of St. Mary . 85% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into University of Saint Mary?

61% of those who apply are granted admission to University of St. Mary . Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for University of Saint Mary?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1170. 18% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for University of Saint Mary?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 23. 85% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into University of Saint Mary

Acceptance Rate

61.3%

Admission Difficulty for University of Saint Mary
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Easy
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into University of St. Mary and can I get accepted? The school has a 61% acceptance rate ranking it #11 in Kansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 611 out of 996 applicants were admitted making University of St. Mary a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 60 percent. University of Saint Mary typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the lower half of their high school class.

University of St. Mary SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

980-1170

Applicants Submitting SAT

18%

SAT Scores for University of Saint Mary
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	480
SAT Math 25th	490
SAT Composite 25th	980

SAT Scores for University of Saint Mary
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	600
SAT Math 75th	580
SAT Composite 75th	1170
Average SAT Score	1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Saint Mary?

University of Saint Mary typically requires applicants to be in the top 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 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 880. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. The school ranks #6 in Kansas for highest average SAT composite score. 18 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.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Saint Mary admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1170 and Above	Good	>73%
1075 to 1170	Avg +	61%-73%
980 to 1075	Avg -	48%-61%
885 to 980	Reach	35%-48%
Less than 885	Low	<35%

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University of St. Mary ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

85%

ACT Scores for University of Saint Mary
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	18
ACT Math 25th	19
ACT Composite 25th	19

ACT Scores for University of Saint Mary
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	24
ACT Math 75th	23
ACT Composite 75th	23
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of St. Mary ?

Admission data indicates that University of St. Mary regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #14 in Kansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 85 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Saint Mary.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Saint Mary admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>73%
21 to 23	Avg +	61%-73%
19 to 21	Avg -	48%-61%
17 to 19	Reach	35%-48%
Less than 17	Low	<35%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.29

Typical High School Grades

You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Saint Mary. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Saint Mary was 3.29 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in Kansas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of St. Mary accepts 61% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted University of Saint Mary students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	19%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	18%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	17%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	26%	Avg -
2.75 to 3.00	16%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	4%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

68% of University of Saint Mary freshman were in the bottom half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Saint Mary students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	2%
Top 25% of class	3%
Top 50% of class	32%
Bottom 50% of class	68%
Bottom 25% of class	97%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

University of Saint Mary admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	333	663	996
Accepted	178	433	611
Acceptance Rate	53%	65%	61%
Enrolled	46	88	134
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	26%	20%	22%

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Saint Mary and what considerations affect admission decisions?

University of Saint Mary Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Recommended
Recommendations	Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Saint Mary
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155812 IPEDS survey data for University of Saint Mary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Saint Mary prefer SAT or ACT?

18% of students submit their SAT scores to University of St. Mary . 85% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Saint Mary?

61% of those who apply are granted admission to University of St. Mary . Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Saint Mary?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1170. 18% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Saint Mary?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 23. 85% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.