Saint Michael's College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Saint Michael's College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

85.1%

Admission Difficulty for Saint Michael's College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Saint Michael's College is 85.1%. Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Vermont.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Michael's College and can you get accepted?

Saint Michael's 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, 2,236 out of the 2,626 who applied were admitted.

Saint Michael's College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.27. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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85% 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.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Saint Michael's College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.27 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1240 on the SAT
Score 28 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Saint Michael's College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.27

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Michael's College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Saint Michael's College are to have around a 3.27 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.27 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Michael's College accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Saint Michael's College is 3.27 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 #7 in Vermont for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Saint Michael's 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 3.3 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 Saint Michael's College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	8.5%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	10.5%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	15.3%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	18.2%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	16.6%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	21.8%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	9.1%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Saint Michael's College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Michael's College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1160-1315

Applicants Submitting SAT

19%

SAT Scores for Saint Michael's College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	600
Math 25th Percentile	560
Composite 25th Percentile	1160

SAT Scores for Saint Michael's College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	678
Math 75th Percentile	637
Composite 75th Percentile	1315
Average SAT Score	1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Saint Michael's College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Saint Michael's College is 1240 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1160-1315. Students who get into Saint Michael's College score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. Saint Michael's College ranks #5 in the state of Vermont for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1240 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Saint Michael's College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1160, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1080, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Saint Michael's 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 1240 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 1237, you have around a 85% chance of being admitted. A 1315 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

Saint Michael's College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1315 and Above	Good	>92%
1237 to 1315	Avg +	85%-92%
1160 to 1237	Avg -	75%-85%
1083 to 1160	Reach	61%-75%
Less than 1083	Low	<61%

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Saint Michael's College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

27-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Saint Michael's College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	25
Math 25th Percentile	22
Composite 25th Percentile	27

ACT Scores for Saint Michael's College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	34
Math 75th Percentile	30
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Saint Michael's College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Saint Michael's College is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 30. The school ranks #5 in Vermont and #238 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Michael's College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Saint Michael's College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Saint Michael's College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 85% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 93% with a 30 ACT score.

Saint Michael's College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>93%
28 to 30	Avg +	85%-93%
27 to 28	Avg -	79%-85%
26 to 27	Reach	71%-79%
Less than 26	Low	<71%

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High School Class Rank

75% of Saint Michael's College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Michael's College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	24%
Top 25% of class	41%
Top 50% of class	75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Saint Michael's College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,462	1,164	2,626
Accepted	1,287	949	2,236
Acceptance Rate	88%	82%	85%
Enrolled	132	126	258
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	13%	12%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 72 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Michael's College is $50.

Application Requirements

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

Saint Michael's 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	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Michael's College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Saint Michael's College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.27 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1240 and ACT of 28 will almost guarantee your admission.