CSE Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into College of Saint Elizabeth
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
64.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into CSE and can I get accepted? The school has a 65% acceptance rate ranking it #13 in New Jersey for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,276 out of 1,976 applicants were admitted making CSE a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 82 percent. Only 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
870-1060Applicants Submitting SAT
90%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 440 |
| SAT Math 25th | 430 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 870 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 550 |
| SAT Math 75th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1060 |
| Average SAT Score | 970 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to College of Saint Elizabeth?
College of Saint Elizabeth typically requires applicants to be in the top 82 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 870 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 770. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 970 out of 1600. The school ranks #26 in New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1060 and Above | Good | >76% |
| 965 to 1060 | Avg + | 65%-76% |
| 870 to 965 | Avg - | 52%-65% |
| 775 to 870 | Reach | 39%-52% |
| Less than 775 | Low | <39% |
CSE ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
College of Saint Elizabeth has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
High School Class Rank
52% of College of Saint Elizabeth freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 11% |
| Top 25% of class | 27% |
| Top 50% of class | 52% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 48% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 25% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,302 | 670 | 1,976 |
| Accepted | 844 | 428 | 1,276 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 64% | 65% |
| Enrolled | 108 | 56 | 164 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 13% | 13% | 13% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 15, 2020Days left to Apply
333Applicants have 333 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to CSE before the Aug 15 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
| Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Nov 14 |
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to College of Saint Elizabeth and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186618 IPEDS survey data for College of Saint Elizabeth.
