University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary is moderately difficult to get into. University of Saint Mary admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,475 students applied to University of Saint Mary and 1,206 were admitted.

If you want to apply to University of Saint Mary, the fee for the application is $25.

University of Saint Mary Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Saint Mary's admissions stats.

University of Saint Mary 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	2%
Mean SAT Score	1004
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	48%
Waitlist	No

University of Saint Mary Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Saint Mary.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to University of Saint Mary?

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University of Saint Mary does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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How To Get Into University of Saint Mary

Getting into University of Saint Mary is moderately difficult. University of Saint Mary evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of Saint Mary accepted 82% of all applicants, around 1,206 from the 1,475 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Saint Mary, 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 University of Saint Mary

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Saint Mary Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating 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 stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Saint Mary

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of Saint Mary 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
Class Rank	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Saint Mary for more information on admission factors.

University of Saint Mary 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Saint Mary, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of Saint Mary's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Saint Mary?

Students admitted to University of Saint Mary have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68.5% submitted a class rank. At University of Saint Mary 2% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 8% were in the top 25% and 33% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Saint Mary, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	4.4%
3.75 and 3.99	14.8%
3.50 and 3.74	20.9%
3.25 and 3.49	15.9%
3.00 and 3.24	22%
2.50 and 2.9	18.1%
2.00 and 2.49	3.8%

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 University of Saint Mary directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

University of Saint Mary 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 2022, 4% of University of Saint Mary's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 48% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Saint Mary?

To be competitive with other University of Saint Mary applicants, you should aim to earn between 955 and 1095 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Saint Mary 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1095 and 25% of scored lower than 955, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Saint Mary student is 1004.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Saint Mary students scored 518 or higher and 75% of students scored 465 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Saint Mary students scored 548 or higher, and 75% scored a 465 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Saint Mary, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Saint Mary's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Saint Mary students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to University of Saint Mary

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Saint Mary. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Saint Mary during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Saint Mary Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Saint Mary?

❌ Students who are admitted to University of Saint Mary must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does University of Saint Mary accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Saint Mary accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Saint Mary accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does University of Saint Mary accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Saint Mary accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Saint Mary?

❌ No, University of Saint Mary is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Saint Mary is 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Saint Mary?

❌ University of Saint Mary does not offer early decision.

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