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Interested in attending St. Mary's University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into St. Mary's University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

89
%
Acceptance rate
3.47
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into St. Mary's University?

89%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Mary's University accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,185 people applied and 4,642 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2953 / 3230 (91%)
Men
1674 / 1955 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at St. Mary's University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at St. Mary's University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into St. Mary's University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things St. Mary's University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into St. Mary's University?

3.47
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended St. Mary's University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.47.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
21%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
2%

St. Mary's University is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

25%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

7%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to St. Mary's University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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