College of Saint Mary Admission Requirements

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College of Saint Mary Admission Overview

College of Saint Mary admission requirements are competitive. Last year College of Saint Mary admitted 44.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+). College of Saint Mary 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

College of Saint Mary Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

44.7%

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

The College of Saint Mary acceptance rate is 44.7%. Last year, 238 of 533 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Nebraska.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into College of Saint Mary and can you get accepted?

College of Saint Mary is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

College of Saint Mary typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

College of Saint Mary GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at College of Saint Mary typically have around a 3.4 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. College of Saint Mary is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #10 in Nebraska 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 College of Saint Mary freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 2.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 22.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.0% 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

College of Saint Mary SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

9%

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SAT 25th percentile scores for College of Saint Mary

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SAT 75th percentile scores for College of Saint Mary

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

College of Saint Mary ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

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Freshmen reporting ACT

79%

25th Percentile Scores

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ACT 25th percentile scores for College of Saint Mary

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ACT 75th percentile scores for College of Saint Mary

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

78% of College of Saint Mary freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted College of Saint Mary students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 38%
Top 50% of class 78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

College of Saint Mary admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 533 0 533
Accepted 238 0 238
Acceptance Rate 45% NaN 45%
Enrolled 84 0 84
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% NaN 35%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to College of Saint Mary and what student information is used for admission decisions?

College of Saint Mary 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 Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to College of Saint Mary 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 College of Saint Mary
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

College of Saint Mary is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 44.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 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

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181604.

GPA calculator: College of Saint Mary GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026