Mount St. Mary's College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Mount St. Mary's College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

75.8%

Admission Difficulty for Mount St. Mary's College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mount St. Mary's College is 75.8%. Its admission rate is the 59th lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Mount St. Mary's College and can you get accepted?

Mount St. Mary's 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, 1,822 out of the 2,405 who applied were admitted.

Mount St. Mary's College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Mount St. Mary's College?

76% 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 St. Mary's College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.59 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1010 on the SAT
Score 20 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Mount St. Mary's College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.59

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Mount St. Mary's College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Mount St. Mary's College are to have around a 3.59 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.59 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Mount St. Mary's College accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Mount St. Mary's College is 3.59 on the 4.0 scale. 26% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. 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 #41 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Mount St. Mary's 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 3.6 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 St. Mary's College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	26.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	14.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	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 2022

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Mount St. Mary's College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Mount St. Mary's College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

900-1110

Applicants Submitting SAT

92%

SAT Scores for Mount St. Mary's College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	470
Math 25th Percentile	430
Composite 25th Percentile	900

SAT Scores for Mount St. Mary's College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	570
Math 75th Percentile	540
Composite 75th Percentile	1110
Average SAT Score	1010

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Mount St. Mary's College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Mount St. Mary's College is 1010 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1110. Students who get into Mount St. Mary's College score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers.. Mount St. Mary's College ranks #64 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1010 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mount St. Mary's College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 790, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Mount St. Mary's 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1010 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 1005, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1110 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Mount St. Mary's College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1110 and Above	Good	>86%
1005 to 1110	Avg +	76%-86%
900 to 1005	Avg -	62%-76%
795 to 900	Reach	47%-62%
Less than 795	Low	<47%

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Mount St. Mary's College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

20%

ACT Scores for Mount St. Mary's College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for Mount St. Mary's College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	23
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Mount St. Mary's College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Mount St. Mary's College is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 23. The school ranks #54 in California for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

20 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mount St. Mary's College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Mount St. Mary's College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Mount St. Mary's College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 23 ACT score.

Mount St. Mary's College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>87%
20 to 23	Avg +	76%-87%
18 to 20	Avg -	65%-76%
16 to 18	Reach	53%-65%
Less than 16	Low	<53%

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High School Class Rank

82% of Mount St. Mary's College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 48% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mount St. Mary's College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	17%
Top 25% of class	48%
Top 50% of class	82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Mount St. Mary's College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,291	114	2,405
Accepted	1,753	69	1,822
Acceptance Rate	77%	61%	76%
Enrolled	353	27	380
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	20%	39%	21%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount St. Mary's College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mount St. Mary's College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mount St. Mary's College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mount St. Mary's College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Mount St. Mary's College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.59 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1010 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.