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Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Chances of getting into St Catherine University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
75%
Admission Difficulty for St Catherine University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into St. Kate's and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at St. Kate's is 75%.  It ranks #19 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. St. Kate's is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,169 out of 1,561 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 68 percent on standardized admission tests. St Catherine University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.62. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The St. Kate's application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 30.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to St Catherine University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

St. Kate's SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
890-1210
Applicants Submitting SAT 
1%
SAT Scores for St Catherine University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 380
SAT Composite 25th 890
SAT Scores for St Catherine University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1210
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to St Catherine University?

St Catherine University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into St Catherine University score in the top 79 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 890-1210.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

St Catherine University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >85%
1050 to 1210 Avg + 75%-85%
890 to 1050 Avg - 61%-75%
730 to 890 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 730 Low <45%
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St. Kate's ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
50%
ACT Scores for St Catherine University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for St Catherine University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into St. Kate's?

St Catherine University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

St. Kate's regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

St Catherine University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >86%
22 to 26 Avg + 75%-86%
19 to 22 Avg - 63%-75%
16 to 19 Reach 50%-63%
Less than 16 Low <50%
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St. Kate's GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.62
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into St Catherine University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into St. Kate's. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at St Catherine University was 3.62 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as St. Kate's accepts 75% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted St Catherine University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 30.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

60% of St Catherine University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted St Catherine University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 25%
Top 25% of class 60%
Top 50% of class 92%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

St Catherine University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,554 7 1,561
Accepted 1,165 4 1,169
Acceptance Rate 75% 57% 75%
Enrolled 310 3 313
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 75% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 30, 2023
Days left to Apply
96

Applicants have 96 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 30, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to St Catherine University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to St Catherine University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

St Catherine University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at St Catherine University
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=175005 IPEDS survey data for St Catherine University.

FAQs

Does St Catherine University prefer SAT or ACT?

1% of students submit their SAT scores to St. Kate's. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into St Catherine University?

75% of those who apply are granted admission to St. Kate's. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for St Catherine University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 890 and 1210. 1% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for St Catherine University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.