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Cabrini College Admission Requirements

Radnor, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Cabrini College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

78.5%
Admission Difficulty for Cabrini College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Cabrini College is 78.5%.  Its admission rate is the 49th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Cabrini College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,672 out of the 3,403 who applied were admitted.

Cabrini College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Cabrini College?

79% 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 Cabrini College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.1 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1120 on the SAT

Cabrini College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.1

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Cabrini College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Cabrini College are to have around a 3.1 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Cabrini College accepts 79% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Cabrini College is 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #94 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Cabrini College 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 3.1 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 Cabrini College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.78% Good
3.75 to 3.99 6.05% Good
3.50 to 3.74 19.75% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.88% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 19.75% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 20.06% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 11.78% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.96% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Cabrini College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Cabrini College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1210

Applicants Submitting SAT 

16%
SAT Scores for Cabrini College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 530
Math 25th Percentile 490
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Cabrini College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 610
Math 75th Percentile 600
Composite 75th Percentile 1210
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Cabrini College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Cabrini College is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1210. Students who get into Cabrini College score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Cabrini College ranks #73 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Cabrini College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 920, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Cabrini College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 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 1115, you have around a 79% chance of being admitted. A 1210 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Cabrini College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >88%
1115 to 1210 Avg + 79%-88%
1020 to 1115 Avg - 66%-79%
925 to 1020 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 925 Low <51%
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Cabrini College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for Cabrini College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Cabrini College
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

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Cabrini College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,301 1,088 3,403
Accepted 1,815 844 2,672
Acceptance Rate 79% 78% 79%
Enrolled 184 97 282
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 11% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Cabrini College is $20.

Application Requirements

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

Cabrini College 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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Cabrini College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211352 IPEDS survey data for Cabrini College.

Last updated February 24, 2024