SHMS Admission Requirements
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SHMS Admission Overview
SHMS admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year SHMS admitted 100% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+). SHMS 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
SHMS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
SHMS 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 Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Acceptance Rate
The SHMS acceptance rate is 100%. Last year, 2 of 2 applicants were admitted. That is the 66th lowest acceptance rate in Michigan.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into SHMS and can you get accepted?
SHMS 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.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Of those admitted, 100% enrolled. That suggests SHMS is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SHMS GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.48Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at SHMS typically have around a 3.48 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. SHMS is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #20 in Michigan for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
SHMS SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
Not ReportedFreshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
100%25th Percentile Scores
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75th Percentile Scores
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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SHMS 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.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
100%25th Percentile Scores
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- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
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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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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 Sacred Heart Major Seminary and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 15, 2027Days left to Apply
349Applicants have 349 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Sacred Heart Major Seminary is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
SHMS is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 100% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). 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=172033.
GPA calculator: Sacred Heart Major Seminary GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026