Saint Martin’s University Acceptance Rate (90%) & SAT/ACT

Q: How many applicants get into Saint Martin’s University?

Saint Martin’s University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,910 of 2,127 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 510–610 reading and writing, 515–620 math

ACT, middle 50%: 16–20 composite

Average net price: $22,779 a year (2022–23)

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Saint Martin’s University GPA requirements

Saint Martin’s University 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 Saint Martin’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Saint Martin’s University acceptance rate

Saint Martin’s University admitted 1,910 of 2,127 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Martin’s University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Lacey, Washington, with 1,189 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Martin’s University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	510	565	610
SAT Math	515	550	620
ACT Composite	16	19	20
ACT English	16	17	21
ACT Math	14	15	20

12% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as Saint Martin’s University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1093 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Saint Martin’s University 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
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Saint Martin’s University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Saint Martin’s University 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,779 a year at Saint Martin’s University 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

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Saint Martin’s University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Martin’s University admitted 90% 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 Saint Martin’s University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Saint Martin’s University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Saint Martin’s University students have?

The middle 50% of Saint Martin’s University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–610 in reading and writing and 515–620 in math; ACT composite 16–20, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is Saint Martin’s University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Martin’s University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Saint Martin’s University?

Saint Martin’s University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,910 of 2,127 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Saint Martin’s University?

A lot: Saint Martin’s University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Martin’s University?

Saint Martin’s University 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 Saint Martin’s University consider legacy status?

No. Saint Martin’s University 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 Saint Martin’s University accept AP credit?

Yes. Saint Martin’s University 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 is the average net price at Saint Martin’s University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,779 a year at Saint Martin’s University 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 Saint Martin’s University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Saint Martin's UniversityU.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.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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