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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.6%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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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

3.36

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36

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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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Saint Mary freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 4.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 20.4% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.2% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.9% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 19.9% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.3% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

University of St. Mary SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

806-1028

Freshmen who sent SAT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 378
  • Math 428
  • Composite 806
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Saint Mary

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 518
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1028
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Saint Mary

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Saint Mary
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1028+ Above 75th >93%
920 to 1028 Avg + 87%-93%
806 to 920 Avg - 78%-87%
Below 806 Below mid-50 <78%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of St. Mary ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

35%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Saint Mary

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 22
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Saint Mary

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Saint Mary
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >93%
20 to 24 Avg + 87%-93%
17 to 20 Avg - 79%-87%
Below 17 Below mid-50 <79%

How to read these figures

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.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Saint Mary students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 40%
Top 50% of class 75%

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Saint Mary admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 458 701 1,159
Accepted 401 603 1,004
Acceptance Rate 88% 86% 87%
Enrolled 103 105 208
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 17% 21%

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?

University of Saint Mary application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

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

High school credits accepted at University of Saint Mary
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155812.

GPA calculator: University of Saint Mary GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026