NSA Admission Requirements
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NSA Admission Overview
NSA admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year NSA admitted 83.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1155-1358 / ACT 23-30. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NSA requires the SAT or ACT.
NSA Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for New Saint Andrews College
Acceptance Rate
The NSA acceptance rate is 83.9%. Last year, 151 of 180 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Idaho.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into NSA and can you get accepted?
NSA is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Of those admitted, 66% enrolled. That suggests NSA is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NSA GPA
NSA considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.
NSA SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1155-1358Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
42%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 605
- Math 550
- Composite 1155
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 688
- Math 670
- Composite 1358
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at NSA typically score around a 1260 SAT (middle 50% 1155–1358) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 83rd percentile nationally. NSA ranks #1 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1155 to 1358
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NSA ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
26%25th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 21
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 27
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at NSA typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. NSA places #2 among colleges in Idaho for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 30
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to New Saint Andrews College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 15, 2027Days left to Apply
167Applicants have 167 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to New Saint Andrews College is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
NSA is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83.9% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=440396.
GPA calculator: New Saint Andrews College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026