- Acceptance rate: 32% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 1–5 composite
- Average net price: $35,625 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Conception Seminary College reported: an acceptance rate of 32% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 1–5.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Conception Seminary College reviews each application.
Conception Seminary College GPA requirements
Conception Seminary College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Conception Seminary College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Conception Seminary College acceptance rate
Conception Seminary College admitted 7 of 22 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 32%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Conception Seminary College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Conception, Missouri, with 63 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Conception Seminary College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| ACT English | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| ACT Math | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Admission requirements
What Conception Seminary College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Conception Seminary College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $35,625 a year at Conception Seminary College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Conception Seminary College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Conception Seminary College admitted 32% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Conception Seminary College's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Conception Seminary College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 1–5, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Conception Seminary College?
Conception Seminary College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Conception Seminary College require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. Conception Seminary College requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 100% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into Conception Seminary College?
Conception Seminary College's acceptance rate was 32% for fall 2024: it admitted 7 of 22 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Conception Seminary College?
A lot: Conception Seminary College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Conception Seminary College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Conception Seminary College admitted 32% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Conception Seminary College look at legacy status?
No. Conception Seminary College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Conception Seminary College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Conception Seminary College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Conception Seminary College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $35,625 a year at Conception Seminary College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Conception Seminary College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Conception Seminary CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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