CULVER Admission Requirements

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CULVER Admission Overview

CULVER admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year CULVER admitted 99.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (B+) and SAT 970-1080 / ACT 19-25. CULVER 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

CULVER is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

CULVER Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

99.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The CULVER acceptance rate is 99.1%. Last year, 1,863 of 1,880 applicants were admitted. That is the 42nd lowest acceptance rate in Missouri.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into CULVER and can you get accepted?

CULVER 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.

Culver Stockton College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

CULVER GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.37

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.37

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at CULVER typically have around a 3.37 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. CULVER is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #29 in Missouri for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 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 Culver Stockton College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	10.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	15.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	16.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	19.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	20.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	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

CULVER SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1080

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 470
Composite 970

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 550
Math 530
Composite 1080

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at CULVER typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 970–1080) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. CULVER ranks #26 in the state of Missouri for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1080

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

CULVER 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 1030 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 Culver Stockton College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1080+	Above 75th	>99%
1030 to 1080	Avg +	99%-99%
970 to 1030	Avg -	98%-99%
Below 970	Below mid-50	<98%

What do these figures mean?

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

CULVER ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 24
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at CULVER typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. CULVER places #14 among colleges in Missouri for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to CULVER without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 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 Culver Stockton College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>99%
22 to 25	Avg +	99%-99%
19 to 22	Avg -	98%-99%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<98%

How to read these figures

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.

Culver Stockton College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	471	1,409	1,880
Accepted	467	1,396	1,863
Acceptance Rate	99%	99%	99%
Enrolled	75	117	192
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	8%	10%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Culver Stockton College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Culver Stockton College 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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered 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

Aug 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

349

Applicants 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 Culver Stockton College 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 Culver Stockton College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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

Admission summary

CULVER is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 99.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (970-1080); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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