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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admission Requirements

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admission Overview

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Saint Mary's University of Minnesota admitted 92.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 GPA (B+). Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

92.8%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Acceptance Rate

The Saint Mary's University of Minnesota acceptance rate is 92.8%. Last year, 1,337 of 1,441 applicants were admitted. That is the 29th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and can you get accepted?

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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 Mary's University of Minnesota typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.49

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.49

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota typically have around a 3.49 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. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #19 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 19.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.52% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.03% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.5% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.5% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.97% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.22% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.84% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 909 518 1,441
Accepted 854 483 1,337
Acceptance Rate 94% 93% 93%
Enrolled 141 111 252
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 23% 19%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

243

Applicants have 243 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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 Mary's University of Minnesota
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

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 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=174817.

GPA calculator: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026