Saint Joseph's College of Maine

If you are thinking about 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 2022	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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Want to Apply 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 about 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.

➡️ 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 Joseph's College of Maine Admissions

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Transferring to Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

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 Does Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 are 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 prioritize the areas where you stand out.

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
Academic GPA	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	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. Make sure to 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)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Interview	√
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 considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 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.

What is a Good SAT Score for Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

What is a Good ACT Score for Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

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.

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 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 but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) 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 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 may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's 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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