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LGCNHS Admission Requirements

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LGCNHS Admission Overview

LGCNHS admission requirements are competitive. Last year LGCNHS admitted 41.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1050-1220. LGCNHS 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

LGCNHS Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

41.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Saint Joseph's University Lancaster

Acceptance Rate

The LGCNHS acceptance rate is 41.2%. Last year, 211 of 512 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania and the 173rd lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

LGCNHS 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.

41% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

LGCNHS GPA

LGCNHS considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

LGCNHS SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1050-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1050
SAT 25th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's University Lancaster

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1220
SAT 75th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's University Lancaster

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at LGCNHS typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. LGCNHS ranks #70 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1220

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SAT policy

LGCNHS 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 1140 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 Saint Joseph's University Lancaster
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1220+ Above 75th >57%
1140 to 1220 Avg + 42%-57%
1050 to 1140 Avg - 27%-42%
Below 1050 Below mid-50 <27%

What do these figures mean?

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

LGCNHS ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's University Lancaster

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Saint Joseph's University Lancaster

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

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.

Open the LGCNHS chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Saint Joseph's University Lancaster admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 455 50 512
Accepted 181 28 211
Acceptance Rate 40% 56% 41%
Enrolled 74 12 86
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 41% 43% 41%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Joseph's University Lancaster and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Joseph's University Lancaster 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 considered for admission, even 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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Joseph's University Lancaster is $35.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Saint Joseph's University Lancaster
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

LGCNHS is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 41.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1050-1220); 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=442356.

GPA calculator: Saint Joseph's University Lancaster GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026