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The Sage Colleges Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into The Sage Colleges

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

73.6%
Admission Difficulty for The Sage Colleges
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at The Sage Colleges is 73.6%.  Its admission rate is the 83rd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into The Sage Colleges and can you get accepted?

The Sage Colleges is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,279 out of the 1,737 who applied were admitted.

The Sage Colleges typically accepts and 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. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into The Sage Colleges?

74% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The Sage Colleges you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

The Sage Colleges GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into The Sage Colleges?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into The Sage Colleges are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as The Sage Colleges accepts 74% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at The Sage Colleges 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 #75 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since The Sage Colleges is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

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 The Sage Colleges students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.6% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.7% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 12.5% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.9% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.1% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.9% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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The Sage Colleges SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The Sage Colleges. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for The Sage Colleges
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for The Sage Colleges
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

The Sage Colleges ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for The Sage Colleges
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for The Sage Colleges
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

69% of The Sage Colleges freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 34% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted The Sage Colleges students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 33.5%
Top 50% of class 69%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

The Sage Colleges admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,177 544 1,737
Accepted 894 377 1,279
Acceptance Rate 76% 69% 74%
Enrolled 156 79 238
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 21% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The Sage Colleges is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The Sage Colleges and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The Sage Colleges Application Requirements
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 Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The Sage Colleges
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=195128 IPEDS survey data for The Sage Colleges.

Last updated February 24, 2024