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Your chances of getting into Cardinal Stritch University

Stritch GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.18

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Cardinal Stritch University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Stritch are to have around a 3.18 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Stritch is 3.18 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 #28 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 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 Cardinal Stritch University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 10.7% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.8% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.1% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 13.4% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 29.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.8% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Stritch SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1010-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT 

3%
SAT Scores for Cardinal Stritch University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 475
Math 25th Percentile 535
Composite 25th Percentile 1010
SAT Scores for Cardinal Stritch University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 550
Math 75th Percentile 670
Composite 75th Percentile 1220
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Cardinal Stritch University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Stritch is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1220. Students who get into Cardinal Stritch University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers..  Stritch ranks #11 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Stritch regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 0% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.

Cardinal Stritch University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >0%
1115 to 1220 Avg + 0%-0%
1010 to 1115 Avg - 0%-0%
905 to 1010 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 905 Low <0%
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Stritch ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

11%
ACT Scores for Cardinal Stritch University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Cardinal Stritch University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 21
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Stritch?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Stritch is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 21.  The school ranks #30 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Cardinal Stritch University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Stritch for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 0% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 0% with a 21 ACT score.

Cardinal Stritch University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >0%
19 to 21 Avg + 0%-0%
18 to 19 Avg - 0%-0%
17 to 18 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 17 Low <0%
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High School Class Rank

83% of Cardinal Stritch University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 48% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Cardinal Stritch University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 25%
Top 25% of class 48%
Top 50% of class 83%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Cardinal Stritch University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Cardinal Stritch University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Cardinal Stritch University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Cardinal Stritch University
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=238430 IPEDS survey data for Cardinal Stritch University.

Last updated February 24, 2025