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University of Great Falls Admission Requirements

Great Falls, Montana

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Your chances of getting into University of Great Falls

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into University of Great Falls? University of Great Falls is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult University of Great Falls directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

University of Great Falls GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Great Falls?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of Great Falls are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Great Falls accepts 95% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of Great Falls is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #6 in Montana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Great Falls students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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University of Great Falls SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

720-740

Applicants Submitting SAT 

12%
SAT Scores for University of Great Falls
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 410
Math 25th Percentile 310
Composite 25th Percentile 720
SAT Scores for University of Great Falls
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 420
Math 75th Percentile 320
Composite 75th Percentile 740
Average SAT Score 730

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Great Falls?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Great Falls is 730 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 720-740. Students who get into University of Great Falls score in the top 97 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Great Falls ranks #7 in the state of Montana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 730 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Great Falls regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 720 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 720, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 710, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 12 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 730 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 730, you have around a 95% chance of being admitted. A 740 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

University of Great Falls admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
740 and Above Good >97%
730 to 740 Avg + 95%-97%
720 to 730 Avg - 91%-95%
710 to 720 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 710 Low <84%
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University of Great Falls ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

89%
ACT Scores for University of Great Falls
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for University of Great Falls
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Great Falls?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Great Falls is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 22.  The school ranks #6 in Montana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 89 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Great Falls.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Great Falls for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 95% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 22 ACT score.

University of Great Falls admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >98%
19 to 22 Avg + 95%-98%
17 to 19 Avg - 92%-95%
15 to 17 Reach 87%-92%
Less than 15 Low <87%
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Applying

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 5, 2025

Days left to Apply

270

Applicants have 270 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 5, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Great Falls is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Great Falls and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Great Falls Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Great Falls
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=180258 IPEDS survey data for University of Great Falls.

Last updated February 24, 2024