Saint Vincent College Admission Requirements

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Saint Vincent College Admission Overview

Saint Vincent College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Saint Vincent College admitted 61.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 1020-1230 / ACT 20-27. Saint Vincent 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

Saint Vincent College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

61.7%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Low

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Admission difficulty for Saint Vincent College

Acceptance Rate

The Saint Vincent College acceptance rate is 61.7%. Last year, 1,613 of 2,613 applicants were admitted. That is the 29th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Saint Vincent College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Saint Vincent College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Saint Vincent College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Saint Vincent College typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Saint Vincent College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

24% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #26 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 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 Saint Vincent College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 24.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 8.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% 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

Saint Vincent College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1020-1230

Freshmen who sent SAT

53%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1020
SAT 25th percentile scores for Saint Vincent College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 610
  • Composite 1230
SAT 75th percentile scores for Saint Vincent College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Saint Vincent College typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1020–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. Saint Vincent College ranks #74 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1020 to 1230

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Saint Vincent 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 1130 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 Vincent College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1230+ Above 75th >76%
1130 to 1230 Avg + 63%-76%
1020 to 1130 Avg - 46%-63%
Below 1020 Below mid-50 <46%

What do these figures mean?

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

Saint Vincent College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

8%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 16
  • Math 17
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Saint Vincent College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 25
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Saint Vincent College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Saint Vincent College typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Saint Vincent College places #50 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Saint Vincent College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Saint Vincent College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >77%
23 to 27 Avg + 62%-77%
20 to 23 Avg - 48%-62%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <48%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

75% of Saint Vincent College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Vincent College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 75%

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.

Saint Vincent College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 810 1,803 2,613
Accepted 565 1,048 1,613
Acceptance Rate 70% 58% 62%
Enrolled 119 210 329
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 20% 20%

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

Application Requirements

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

Saint Vincent 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 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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

243

Applicants have 243 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Vincent 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 Saint Vincent 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

Saint Vincent College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 61.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1020-1230); 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=215798.

GPA calculator: Saint Vincent College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026