St. Norbert College

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St. Norbert College Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

St. Norbert College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Mean SAT Score	1177
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	36%
Waitlist	No

St. Norbert College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. Norbert College.

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

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How To Get Into St. Norbert College

It is moderately difficult to get into St. Norbert College. St. Norbert College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, St. Norbert College accepted 84% of all applicants, around 2,829 from 3,358 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like St. Norbert College, 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 St. Norbert College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does St. Norbert College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. 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 areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at St. Norbert College

What does St. Norbert College 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	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with St. Norbert College for more information on admission factors.

St. Norbert College Application Requirements

To apply to St. Norbert College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with St. Norbert College'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)			2
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		2
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. Norbert College?

Students admitted to St. Norbert College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 47% submitted a class rank. At St. Norbert College 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At St. Norbert College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	15.64%
3.75 and 3.99	27.56%
3.50 and 3.74	21.6%
3.25 and 3.49	11.36%
3.00 and 3.24	12.48%
2.50 and 2.9	10.24%
2.00 and 2.49	1.12%

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 St. Norbert 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

St. Norbert College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

St. Norbert College 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, 4% of St. Norbert College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 36% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for St. Norbert College?

To be competitive with other St. Norbert College applicants, you should aim to score between 1120 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. Norbert College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. Norbert College student is 1177.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Norbert College students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Norbert College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for St. Norbert College?

To be most competitive at St. Norbert College, you should strive to earn between 25 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Norbert College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

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

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More Information on Transferring to St. Norbert College

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

Transfer students can enroll in St. Norbert College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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St. Norbert College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. Norbert College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. Norbert College.

Does St. Norbert College accept transfer credits?

✅ St. Norbert College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

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

✅ St. Norbert College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Norbert College?

❌ No, St. Norbert College 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 your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is St. Norbert College's acceptance rate?

✅ St. Norbert College has an acceptance rate of 84%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. Norbert College?

❌ St. Norbert College does not offer early decision.

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