SNC Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Saint Norbert College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into SNC and can I get accepted? The school has a 78% acceptance rate ranking it #25 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,199 out of 4,118 applicants were admitted making Saint Norbert College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 46 percent. Saint Norbert College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at SNC, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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SNC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 520 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1030 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1210 |
| Average SAT Score | 1120 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Norbert College?
Saint Norbert College typically requires applicants to be in the top 55 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1030 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 940. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1120 out of 1600. The school ranks #10 in Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score. 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1210 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 1120 to 1210 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
| 1030 to 1120 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
| 940 to 1030 | Reach | 55%-68% |
| Less than 940 | Low | <55% |
SNC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into SNC?
Admission data indicates that SNC regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #8 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 94 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Norbert College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >87% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 78%-87% |
| 22 to 24 | Avg - | 70%-78% |
| 20 to 22 | Reach | 60%-70% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <60% |
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SNC GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Saint Norbert College?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into SNC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Norbert College was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SNC accepts 78% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 33% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 14% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 3% | 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
56% of Saint Norbert College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 27% |
| Top 25% of class | 56% |
| Top 50% of class | 87% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 13% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,494 | 1,624 | 4,118 |
| Accepted | 1,969 | 1,230 | 3,199 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 76% | 78% |
| Enrolled | 384 | 236 | 620 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 19% | 19% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Saint Norbert College 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 | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| S |
Silver Lake College of the Holy FamilyManitowoc, Wisconsin |
| R |
Ripon CollegeRipon, Wisconsin |
| M |
Maranatha Baptist Bible CollegeWatertown, Wisconsin |
| W |
Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, Wisconsin |
| E |
Edgewood CollegeMadison, Wisconsin |
| N |
North Central CollegeNaperville, Illinois |
| A |
Alma CollegeAlma, Michigan |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239716 IPEDS survey data for Saint Norbert College.
FAQs
Does Saint Norbert College prefer SAT or ACT?
12% of students submit their SAT scores to SNC. 94% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Saint Norbert College?
78% of those who apply are granted admission to SNC. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Saint Norbert College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1210. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Saint Norbert College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 94% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
