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Your chances of getting into New Saint Andrews College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

83%
Admission Difficulty for New Saint Andrews College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

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.

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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.

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NSA SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1140-1320

Applicants Submitting SAT 

40%
SAT Scores for New Saint Andrews College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 600
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1140
SAT Scores for New Saint Andrews College
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 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 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.

New Saint Andrews College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >90%
1230 to 1320 Avg + 83%-90%
1140 to 1230 Avg - 72%-83%
1050 to 1140 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 1050 Low <57%
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NSA ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

25%
ACT Scores for New Saint Andrews College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 23
Math 25th Percentile 22
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for New Saint Andrews College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 27

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.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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 27 score has around 83% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 31 ACT score.

New Saint Andrews College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >91%
27 to 31 Avg + 83%-91%
24 to 27 Avg - 74%-83%
21 to 24 Reach 62%-74%
Less than 21 Low <62%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

New Saint Andrews College admission statistics
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%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

83

Applicants have 83 days left until the Fall 2024 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?

New Saint Andrews College Application Requirements
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

High School Credits Accepted at New Saint Andrews College
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