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

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.41
Average High School GPA
1004
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Saint Mary?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Saint Mary accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,176 people applied and 1,059 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
396 / 424 (93%)
Men
663 / 752 (88%)

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 University of Saint Mary:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

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

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of Saint Mary, making their yield rate Medium. 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 University of Saint Mary by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of Saint Mary considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Saint Mary?

3.41
Average High School GPA
1004
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Saint Mary as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.41. 12% of freshmen who attended University of Saint Mary were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 35% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

High School GPAs
4.00
6%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
20%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
7%

University of Saint Mary is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

49%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
478
Math Mean
500
75th Percentile
533
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
448
Verbal Mean
504
75th Percentile
560
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
930
Composite Mean
1004
75th Percentile
1075

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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