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The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, MN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate74%
Acceptance Rate74%

The College of St. Scholastica Admissions

Check in with The College of St. Scholastica's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who apply to The College of St. Scholastica for the fall semester should hear back from The College of St. Scholastica by September 1.

The College of St. Scholastica Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of The College of St. Scholastica's admissions stats.

The College of St. Scholastica 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 24%
Mean SAT Score 1195
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 3%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 34%
Waitlist No

The College of St. Scholastica Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The College of St. Scholastica.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Info Not Available –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action Yes December 1 December 1

Considering Applying Early to The College of St. Scholastica?


The College of St. Scholastica may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with The College of St. Scholastica directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. The College of St. Scholastica will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

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


More on The College of St. Scholastica Admissions


Transferring to The College of St. Scholastica

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to The College of St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into The College of St. Scholastica?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are 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 prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at The College of St. Scholastica

Curious about the factors that are considered by The College of St. Scholastica 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 Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Application Essay Considered
First Generation Considered
Interview Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered
Volunteer Work Considered

Make sure to check with The College of St. Scholastica for more information on admission factors.

The College of St. Scholastica 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The College of St. Scholastica, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with The College of St. Scholastica's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The College of St. Scholastica?

Students admitted to The College of St. Scholastica have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 63% submitted a class rank. At The College of St. Scholastica 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The College of St. Scholastica, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 4%
3.75 and 3.99 33%
3.50 and 3.74 19%
3.25 and 3.49 17%
3.00 and 3.24 11%
2.50 and 2.9 13%
2.00 and 2.49 3%

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 The College of St. Scholastica 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

The College of St. Scholastica looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

The College of St. Scholastica 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, 3% of The College of St. Scholastica's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 34% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The College of St. Scholastica?

The mean composite SAT score for a The College of St. Scholastica student is 1195.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The College of St. Scholastica students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 555 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The College of St. Scholastica students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 555 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for The College of St. Scholastica?

To be most competitive at The College of St. Scholastica, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The College of St. Scholastica's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

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

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to The College of St. Scholastica

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The College of St. Scholastica. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in The College of St. Scholastica during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


The College of St. Scholastica Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to The College of St. Scholastica?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The College of St. Scholastica.

Does The College of St. Scholastica accept transfer credits?

✅ The College of St. Scholastica accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The College of St. Scholastica accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The College of St. Scholastica accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The College of St. Scholastica accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The College of St. Scholastica?

❌ No, The College of St. Scholastica is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. 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 it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is The College of St. Scholastica's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for The College of St. Scholastica is 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The College of St. Scholastica?

🟨 The College of St. Scholastica may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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The College of St. Scholastica Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

74%

How hard is it to get into The College of St. Scholastica? The College of St. Scholastica is a somewhat selective institution. The The College of St. Scholastica acceptance rate is 74%. This means that the institution accepts 73 out of every 100 applicants.

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The College of St. Scholastica Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The College of St. Scholastica is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The College of St. Scholastica is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

The College of St. Scholastica SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

555 - 660

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Reading SAT Range

555 - 650

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

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The College of St. Scholastica GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.5

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At The College of St. Scholastica, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.5. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,612

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

74%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$39,410

Out-of-State

$39,410

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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