The College of Saint Scholastica Admission Requirements
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The College of Saint Scholastica Admission Overview
The College of Saint Scholastica admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year The College of Saint Scholastica admitted 93% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1110-1310 / ACT 22-27. The College of Saint Scholastica 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
The College of Saint Scholastica is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
The College of Saint Scholastica 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 The College of Saint Scholastica
Acceptance Rate
The The College of Saint Scholastica acceptance rate is 93%. Last year, 2,219 of 2,387 applicants were admitted. That is the 30th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into The College of Saint Scholastica and can you get accepted?
The College of Saint Scholastica 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.
The College of Saint Scholastica typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
The College of Saint Scholastica GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.5Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at The College of Saint Scholastica typically have around a 3.5 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. The College of Saint Scholastica is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #18 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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
The College of Saint Scholastica SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1110-1310Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 555
- Math 555
- Composite 1110
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 650
- Math 660
- Composite 1310
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at The College of Saint Scholastica typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. The College of Saint Scholastica ranks #12 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1310
SAT policy
The College of Saint Scholastica 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 1210 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
The College of Saint Scholastica 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.
22-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
25%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 22
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 27
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at The College of Saint Scholastica typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. The College of Saint Scholastica places #15 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27
ACT policy
You may apply to The College of Saint Scholastica without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 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.
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 The College of Saint Scholastica and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to The College of Saint Scholastica is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
The College of Saint Scholastica is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1310); 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=174899.
GPA calculator: The College of Saint Scholastica GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026