St. Kate's Admission Requirements

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St. Kate's Admission Overview

St. Kate's admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year St. Kate's admitted 91.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (A-) and SAT 850-1140 / ACT 20-26. St. Kate's 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

St. Kate's is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Kate's Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

91.8%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

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Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The St. Kate's acceptance rate is 91.8%. Last year, 2,242 of 2,441 applicants were admitted. That is the 27th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St. Kate's and can you get accepted?

St. Kate's 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.

St Catherine University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.62. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

St. Kate's GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.62

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.62

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at St. Kate's typically have around a 3.62 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. St. Kate's is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #8 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 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 St Catherine University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	13.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	30.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	23.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	17.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	8.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	7.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

St. Kate's SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

850-1140

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 480
Math 370
Composite 850

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 580
Composite 1140

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at St. Kate's typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 850–1140) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. St. Kate's ranks #26 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 850 to 1140

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

St. Kate's 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 1000 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 St Catherine University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1140+	Above 75th	>96%
1000 to 1140	Avg +	92%-96%
850 to 1000	Avg -	86%-92%
Below 850	Below mid-50	<86%

What do these figures mean?

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

St. Kate's ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

24%

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 25
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at St. Kate's typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St. Kate's places #19 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to St. Kate's without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at St Catherine University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>96%
23 to 26	Avg +	92%-96%
20 to 23	Avg -	86%-92%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<86%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

60% of St Catherine University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted St Catherine University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	25%
Top 25% of class	60%
Top 50% of class	92%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

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

St Catherine University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,437	4	2,441
Accepted	2,238	4	2,242
Acceptance Rate	92%	100%	92%
Enrolled	418	3	421
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	75%	19%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to St Catherine University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

St Catherine University 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 required for admission, but considered 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 St Catherine University 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 St Catherine University
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

St. Kate's is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 91.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (850-1140); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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