Saint Norbert College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Saint Norbert College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

83.6%

Admission Difficulty for Saint Norbert College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SNC is 83.6%. Its admission rate is the 20th lowest in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

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

Saint Norbert 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, 3,275 out of the 3,918 who applied were admitted.

Saint Norbert College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Saint Norbert College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.57 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1140 on the SAT
Score 24 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

SNC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.57

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Norbert College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SNC are to have around a 3.57 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.57 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SNC accepts 84% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SNC is 3.57 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #6 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since SNC 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 3.6 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 Norbert College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.64%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	27.56%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.6%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	11.36%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.48%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	10.24%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.12%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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SNC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Norbert College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1010-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Saint Norbert College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	500
Math 25th Percentile	510
Composite 25th Percentile	1010

SAT Scores for Saint Norbert College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1270
Average SAT Score	1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SNC is 1140 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1270. Students who get into Saint Norbert College score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. SNC ranks #9 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1140 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SNC 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 880, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Saint Norbert 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 1140 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 1140, you have around a 84% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 91% chance of getting in.

Saint Norbert College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1270 and Above	Good	>91%
1140 to 1270	Avg +	84%-91%
1010 to 1140	Avg -	73%-84%
880 to 1010	Reach	59%-73%
Less than 880	Low	<59%

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SNC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

26%

ACT Scores for Saint Norbert College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	21
Math 25th Percentile	21
Composite 25th Percentile	21

ACT Scores for Saint Norbert College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	27
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	27
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to SNC is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 27. The school ranks #7 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

26 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Norbert College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Saint Norbert 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 SNC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 84% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 27 ACT score.

Saint Norbert College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>91%
24 to 27	Avg +	84%-91%
21 to 24	Avg -	73%-84%
18 to 21	Reach	59%-73%
Less than 18	Low	<59%

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High School Class Rank

52% of Saint Norbert College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Norbert College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	27%
Top 25% of class	52%
Top 50% of class	83%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Saint Norbert College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,076	1,807	3,918
Accepted	1,827	1,433	3,275
Acceptance Rate	88%	79%	84%
Enrolled	264	209	476
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	15%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Norbert College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Saint Norbert 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	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Norbert College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Saint Norbert 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 3.57 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1140 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.