Stritch Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Cardinal Stritch University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Stritch and can I get accepted? The school has a 71% acceptance rate ranking it #17 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 669 out of 943 applicants were admitted making Stritch 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 72 percent. Cardinal Stritch University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at Stritch, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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Stritch SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 430 |
| SAT Math 25th | 450 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 870 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 510 |
| SAT Math 75th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1020 |
| Average SAT Score | 950 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Cardinal Stritch University?
Cardinal Stritch University 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 790. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 950 out of 1600. The school ranks #17 in Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score. 14 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1020 and Above | Good | >81% |
| 945 to 1020 | Avg + | 71%-81% |
| 870 to 945 | Avg - | 59%-71% |
| 795 to 870 | Reach | 46%-59% |
| Less than 795 | Low | <46% |
Stritch ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Stritch?
Admission data indicates that Stritch regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #27 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 85 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Cardinal Stritch University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >81% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg + | 71%-81% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 59%-71% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 46%-59% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <46% |
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Stritch GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Cardinal Stritch University?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Stritch. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Cardinal Stritch University was 3.08 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #31 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Stritch accepts 71% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 12% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 22% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
High School Class Rank
69% of Cardinal Stritch University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 9% |
| Top 25% of class | 39% |
| Top 50% of class | 69% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 31% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 7% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 638 | 305 | 943 |
| Accepted | 456 | 213 | 669 |
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 70% | 71% |
| Enrolled | 103 | 53 | 156 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 23% | 25% | 23% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Aug 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Cardinal Stritch University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| K |
Kuyper CollegeGrand Rapids, Michigan |
| K |
Kentucky Christian UniversityGrayson, Kentucky |
| K |
Kentucky Mountain Bible CollegeVancleve, Kentucky |
| O |
Oak Hills Christian CollegeBemidji, Minnesota |
| A |
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, Kentucky |
| M |
Mount Marty CollegeYankton, South Dakota |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238430 IPEDS survey data for Cardinal Stritch University.
FAQs
Does Cardinal Stritch University prefer SAT or ACT?
14% of students submit their SAT scores to Stritch. 85% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Cardinal Stritch University?
71% of those who apply are granted admission to Stritch. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Cardinal Stritch University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 870 and 1020. 14% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Cardinal Stritch University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 85% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
