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McNally Smith College of Music Admission Requirements

Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Your chances of getting into McNally Smith College of Music

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

65.4%
Admission Difficulty for McNally Smith College of Music
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at McNally Smith College of Music is 65.4%.  Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into McNally Smith College of Music and can you get accepted?

McNally Smith College of Music is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 178 out of the 272 who applied were admitted.

Of those applicants who were admitted, 54% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into McNally Smith College of Music?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to McNally Smith College of Music you should:

  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

McNally Smith College of Music GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

McNally Smith College of Music has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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McNally Smith College of Music SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for McNally Smith College of Music
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SAT Scores for McNally Smith College of Music
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

McNally Smith College of Music ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for McNally Smith College of Music
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
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ACT Scores for McNally Smith College of Music
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Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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Admission Statistics

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

McNally Smith College of Music admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 90 182 272
Accepted 53 125 178
Acceptance Rate 59% 69% 65%
Enrolled 30 66 96
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 57% 53% 54%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to McNally Smith College of Music is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to McNally Smith College of Music and what student information is used for admission decisions?

McNally Smith College of Music Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at McNally Smith College of Music
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=367194 IPEDS survey data for McNally Smith College of Music.

Last updated February 24, 2024