Your chances of getting into New Saint Andrews College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at NSA is 83%. Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Idaho.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into NSA and can you get accepted?
New Saint Andrews 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, 112 out of the 135 who applied were admitted.
Of those applicants who were admitted, 69% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.
Can you get into NSA?
83% 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 New Saint Andrews College you should:
- Score 1230 on the SAT
- Score 27 on the ACT
NSA GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
New Saint Andrews College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
NSA SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 600 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 540 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 1140 |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 680 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 640 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 1320 |
| Average SAT Score | 1230
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to New Saint Andrews College?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at NSA is 1230 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1140-1320. Students who get into New Saint Andrews College score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. NSA ranks #1 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 1230 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. NSA regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1140, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1050, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 40 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1230 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance 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 1230, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1320 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.
NSA ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 23 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 22 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 24 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 35 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 28 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 31 |
| Average ACT Score | 27
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into NSA?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to NSA is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 31. The school ranks #1 in Idaho for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.
25 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to New Saint Andrews College.
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into NSA for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 83% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 31 ACT score.
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 68 | 67 | 135 |
| Accepted | 59 | 53 | 112 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 41 | 36 | 77 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 69% | 68% | 69% |
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 52 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to New Saint Andrews College is $50.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to New Saint Andrews College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission |
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required to be considered for admission |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | |
| Dual Credit | |
| Credit for Life Experiences |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=440396 IPEDS survey data for New Saint Andrews College.
Last updated February 24, 2024