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Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admission Requirements

Standish, Maine

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Your chances of getting into Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80.8%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 80.8%.  Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Joseph's College of Maine and can you get accepted?

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,190 out of the 1,472 who applied were admitted.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

81% 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 Joseph's College of Maine you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1040 on the SAT

Saint Joseph's College of Maine GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.0

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Saint Joseph's College of Maine are to have around a 3.0 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.0 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepts 81% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #13 in Maine for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Joseph's College of Maine. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

960-1120

Applicants Submitting SAT 

6%
SAT Scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 470
Composite 25th Percentile 960
SAT Scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 570
Math 75th Percentile 550
Composite 75th Percentile 1120
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 960-1120. Students who get into Saint Joseph's College of Maine score in the top 68 percent of all SAT test takers..  Saint Joseph's College of Maine ranks #10 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Saint Joseph's College of Maine regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 960, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 880, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 1040 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 1040, you have around a 81% chance of being admitted. A 1120 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 89% chance of getting in.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1120 and Above Good >89%
1040 to 1120 Avg + 81%-89%
960 to 1040 Avg - 69%-81%
880 to 960 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 880 Low <54%
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 933 539 1,472
Accepted 760 430 1,190
Acceptance Rate 81% 80% 81%
Enrolled 115 86 201
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 20% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Joseph's College of Maine is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Joseph's College of Maine and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 considered for admission, even 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 considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161518 IPEDS survey data for Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Last updated February 24, 2024