NSA Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at NSA is 85.7%.  Its admission rate is the 5th 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, 108 out of the 126 who applied were admitted.

Of those applicants who were admitted, 74% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into NSA?

86% 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 1250 on the SAT
• Score 26 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

New Saint Andrews College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

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 1250 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1170-1330. Students who get into New Saint Andrews College score in the top 29 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 1250 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. NSA regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1170, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1090, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 38 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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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 1250, you have around a 86% chance of being admitted. A 1330 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

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 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 29.  The school ranks #2 in Idaho for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. 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 22.

21 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to New Saint Andrews College.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into NSA for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 86% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 93% with a 29 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

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

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

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?

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