Mount Saint Mary College Admission Requirements

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Mount Saint Mary College Admission Overview

Mount Saint Mary College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Mount Saint Mary College admitted 88.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 1090-1255. Mount Saint Mary College 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

Mount Saint Mary College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.9%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Mount Saint Mary College

Acceptance Rate

The Mount Saint Mary College acceptance rate is 88.9%. Last year, 2,861 of 3,219 applicants were admitted. That is the 125th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Mount Saint Mary College 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.

Mount Saint Mary College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 7% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Mount Saint Mary College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Mount Saint Mary College typically have around a 3.3 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. Mount Saint Mary College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #72 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 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 Mount Saint Mary College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 11.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.4% Good
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 22.5% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.6% 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

Mount Saint Mary College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1090-1255

Freshmen who sent SAT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1090
SAT 25th percentile scores for Mount Saint Mary College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 615
  • Composite 1255
SAT 75th percentile scores for Mount Saint Mary College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Mount Saint Mary College typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1090–1255) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. Mount Saint Mary College ranks #70 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1090 to 1255

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SAT policy

Mount Saint Mary College 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 1170 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 Mount Saint Mary College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1255+ Above 75th >94%
1170 to 1255 Avg + 89%-94%
1090 to 1170 Avg - 81%-89%
Below 1090 Below mid-50 <81%

What do these figures mean?

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

Mount Saint Mary College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Mount Saint Mary College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Mount Saint Mary College

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

66% of Mount Saint Mary College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mount Saint Mary College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 30%
Top 50% of class 66%

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.

Mount Saint Mary College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,297 897 3,219
Accepted 2,069 770 2,861
Acceptance Rate 90% 86% 89%
Enrolled 133 67 201
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 6% 9% 7%

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

Application Requirements

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

Mount Saint Mary 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered 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

Application Fee

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

Mount Saint Mary College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1090-1255); 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=193353.

GPA calculator: Mount Saint Mary College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026