Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 88%. Last year, 1,321 students applied to Saint Joseph's College of Maine and 1,164 were admitted.

If you are applying to Saint Joseph's College of Maine, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Saint Joseph's College of Maine's admissions stats.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	98%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

Saint Joseph's College of Maine Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 17

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Applying Early to Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Saint Joseph's College of Maine will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 17.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepts approximately 94% of early action applicants and 88% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Saint Joseph's College of Maine admitted 436 of the 464 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

It is moderately difficult to get into Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Saint Joseph's College of Maine evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepted 88% of students, approximately 1,164 of the 1,321 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Saint Joseph's College of Maine, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Saint Joseph's College of Maine

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Saint Joseph's College of Maine

What does Saint Joseph's College of Maine consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Saint Joseph's College of Maine for more information on admission factors.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine Application Requirements

To apply to Saint Joseph's College of Maine, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Saint Joseph's College of Maine's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

Students admitted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 65% submitted a class rank.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2014, 98% of Saint Joseph's College of Maine's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Saint Joseph's College of Maine, you should strive to earn between 17 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Saint Joseph's College of Maine's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Saint Joseph's College of Maine students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Saint Joseph's College of Maine

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Saint Joseph's College of Maine during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Does Saint Joseph's College of Maine accept transfer credits?

✅ Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Saint Joseph's College of Maine accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Saint Joseph's College of Maine does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

❌ No, Saint Joseph's College of Maine is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to send your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Saint Joseph's College of Maine's acceptance rate?

✅ Saint Joseph's College of Maine has an acceptance rate of 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

❌ Saint Joseph's College of Maine does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine was 94% in 2021.

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