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

Your chances of getting into Mount Saint Mary College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

82.5%

Admission Difficulty for Mount Saint Mary College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mount Saint Mary College is 82.5%. Its admission rate is the 111st lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Mount Saint Mary College and can you get accepted?

Mount Saint Mary 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, 1,838 out of the 2,229 who applied were admitted.

Mount Saint Mary College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Mount Saint Mary College?

82% 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 Mount Saint Mary College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1170 on the SAT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Mount Saint Mary College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Mount Saint Mary College are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Mount Saint Mary College accepts 82% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Mount Saint Mary College is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #74 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Mount Saint Mary 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 3.3 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 Mount Saint Mary College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	11.3%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	7.4%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	16.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	16.7%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	22.5%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	17.5%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	8.6%	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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Mount Saint Mary College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Mount Saint Mary College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1090-1255

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Mount Saint Mary College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	530
Composite 25th Percentile	1090

SAT Scores for Mount Saint Mary College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	615
Composite 75th Percentile	1255
Average SAT Score	1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Mount Saint Mary College is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1255. Students who get into Mount Saint Mary College score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. Mount Saint Mary College ranks #71 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mount Saint Mary College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1090, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1010, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Mount Saint Mary 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 1170 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 1172, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1255 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

Mount Saint Mary College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1255 and Above	Good	>90%
1172 to 1255	Avg +	82%-90%
1090 to 1172	Avg -	71%-82%
1008 to 1090	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 1008	Low	<56%

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Mount Saint Mary College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Mount Saint Mary College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Mount Saint Mary College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

High School Class Rank

66% of Mount Saint Mary College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mount Saint Mary College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	7%
Top 25% of class	30%
Top 50% of class	66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Mount Saint Mary College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,484	734	2,229
Accepted	1,257	574	1,838
Acceptance Rate	85%	78%	82%
Enrolled	124	64	188
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	11%	10%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Mount Saint Mary 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	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted