Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admission Requirements

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admission Overview

Saint Joseph's College of Maine admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Saint Joseph's College of Maine admitted 83.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (B) and SAT 960-1150. Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83.5%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Acceptance Rate

The Saint Joseph's College of Maine acceptance rate is 83.5%. Last year, 1,691 of 2,025 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.0

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.0

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Saint Joseph's College of Maine typically have around a 3.0 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Saint Joseph's College of Maine is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #11 in Maine for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Saint Joseph's College of Maine SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1150

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 460
  • Composite 960
SAT 25th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1150
SAT 75th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Saint Joseph's College of Maine typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 960–1150) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. Saint Joseph's College of Maine ranks #10 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1150

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SAT policy

Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 1060 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1150+ Above 75th >91%
1060 to 1150 Avg + 84%-91%
960 to 1060 Avg - 73%-84%
Below 960 Below mid-50 <73%

What do these figures mean?

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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's College of Maine

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

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.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,301 724 2,025
Accepted 1,098 593 1,691
Acceptance Rate 84% 82% 84%
Enrolled 115 88 203
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 15% 12%

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

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
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 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

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

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.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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

Admission summary

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1150); 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=161518.

GPA calculator: Saint Joseph's College of Maine GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026