Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Saint Vincent College is 74%. Out of 2,128 applications received in 2023, 1,575 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Saint Vincent College, the regular decision application deadline is May 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Saint Vincent College for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by October 1.

Saint Vincent College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Saint Vincent College's admissions stats.

Saint Vincent College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Mean SAT Score	1157
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	59%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	10%
Waitlist	Yes

Saint Vincent College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Saint Vincent College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	5 1	October 1

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Applying Early to Saint Vincent College?

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Saint Vincent College does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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More on Saint Vincent College Admissions

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Transferring to Saint Vincent College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Saint Vincent College Look For in an Applicant?

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 when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Saint Vincent College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Saint Vincent College 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Saint Vincent College for more information on admission factors.

Saint Vincent College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	x	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
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 Vincent College?

Students admitted to Saint Vincent College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6. Saint Vincent College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 48% submitted a class rank. At Saint Vincent College 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Saint Vincent College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	29%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	8%
2.50 and 2.9	8%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Saint Vincent College directly.

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 Vincent College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 59% of Saint Vincent College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 10% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Saint Vincent College?

To be competitive with other Saint Vincent College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1050 and 1255 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Saint Vincent College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1255 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Saint Vincent College student is 1157.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Saint Vincent College students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Saint Vincent College students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at Saint Vincent College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Saint Vincent College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Saint Vincent College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Saint Vincent College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saint Vincent College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by December 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Saint Vincent College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Saint Vincent College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Saint Vincent College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Saint Vincent College.

Does Saint Vincent College accept transfer credits?

✅ Saint Vincent College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Saint Vincent College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Saint Vincent College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Saint Vincent College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Saint Vincent College?

❌ No, Saint Vincent College is test optional, so you can decide whether to submit your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Saint Vincent College's acceptance rate?

✅ Saint Vincent College's acceptance rate is 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Saint Vincent College?

❌ Saint Vincent College does not offer early decision.

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