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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admission Requirements

Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana

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Your chances of getting into Saint Mary of the Woods College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

78.2%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Mary of the Woods College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 78.2%.  Its admission rate is the 25th lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and can you get accepted?

Saint Mary of the Woods 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, 759 out of the 971 who applied were admitted.

Saint Mary of the Woods College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

78% 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 Saint Mary of the Woods College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.35 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 960 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.35

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Mary of the Woods College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are to have around a 3.35 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.35 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College accepts 78% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 3.35 on the 4.0 scale. 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 #30 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 3.4 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 Saint Mary of the Woods College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.79% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.52% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.22% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 15.43% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.81% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 13.58% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.64% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Mary of the Woods College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

868-1052

Applicants Submitting SAT 

16%
SAT Scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 420
Math 25th Percentile 448
Composite 25th Percentile 868
SAT Scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 512
Math 75th Percentile 540
Composite 75th Percentile 1052
Average SAT Score 960

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Saint Mary of the Woods College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 960 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 868-1052. Students who get into Saint Mary of the Woods College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ranks #38 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 960 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 868 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 868, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 780, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Saint Mary of the Woods 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 960 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 960, you have around a 78% chance of being admitted. A 1052 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 87% chance of getting in.

Saint Mary of the Woods College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1052 and Above Good >87%
960 to 1052 Avg + 78%-87%
868 to 960 Avg - 65%-78%
776 to 868 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 776 Low <50%
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

5%
ACT Scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 18
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Saint Mary of the Woods College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 30
Math 75th Percentile 29
Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 30.  The school ranks #18 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. 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 12.

5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Mary of the Woods College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Saint Mary of the Woods College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 78% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 30 ACT score.

Saint Mary of the Woods College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >87%
24 to 30 Avg + 78%-87%
18 to 24 Avg - 65%-78%
12 to 18 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 12 Low <50%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Saint Mary of the Woods College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 558 399 971
Accepted 484 273 759
Acceptance Rate 87% 68% 78%
Enrolled 120 80 200
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 29% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Mary of the Woods College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Mary of the Woods College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Mary of the Woods College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Mary of the Woods College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Saint Mary of the Woods 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 3.35 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 960 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152381 IPEDS survey data for Saint Mary of the Woods College.

Last updated February 24, 2024