University of St. Mary Admission Requirements
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University of St. Mary Admission Overview
University of St. Mary admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of St. Mary admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 806-1028 / ACT 17-24. University of St. Mary is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of St. Mary is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
University of St. Mary 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 University of Saint Mary
Acceptance Rate
The University of St. Mary acceptance rate is 86.6%. Last year, 1,004 of 1,159 applicants were admitted. That is the 15th lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into University of St. Mary and can you get accepted?
University of St. Mary 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.
University of Saint Mary typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of St. Mary GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.36Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at University of St. Mary typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. University of St. Mary is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #15 in Kansas for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
University of St. Mary SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
806-1028Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
6%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 378
- Math 428
- Composite 806
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 518
- Math 510
- Composite 1028
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at University of St. Mary typically score around a 920 SAT (middle 50% 806–1028) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 26th percentile nationally. University of St. Mary ranks #15 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 806 to 1028
SAT policy
University of St. Mary is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 920 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. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of St. Mary 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.
17-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
35%25th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 22
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at University of St. Mary typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of St. Mary places #13 among colleges in Kansas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24
ACT policy
You may apply to University of St. Mary without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 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. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
75% of University of Saint Mary freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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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 University of Saint Mary and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Saint Mary is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
University of St. Mary is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (806-1028); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: University of Saint Mary GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026