Saint Mary’s College Acceptance Rate (76%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is Saint Mary’s College's acceptance rate?

Saint Mary’s College's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,966 of 2,588 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 580–680 reading and writing, 550–645 math

ACT, middle 50%: 26–30 composite

Average net price: $30,389 a year (2022–23)

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Saint Mary’s College GPA requirements

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

Saint Mary’s College acceptance rate

Saint Mary’s College admitted 1,966 of 2,588 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Mary’s College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Notre Dame, Indiana, with 1,505 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Mary’s College 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	580	590	680
SAT Math	550	630	645
ACT Composite	26	28	30
ACT English	25	29	33
ACT Math	23	26	28

33% submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores, as Saint Mary’s College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1246 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Saint Mary’s 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
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
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
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 Mary’s College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Saint Mary’s 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 $30,389 a year at Saint Mary’s 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 Saint Mary’s College?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Mary’s College admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Saint Mary’s College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Mary’s College admitted 76% 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.

How important is GPA for getting into Saint Mary’s College?

A lot: Saint Mary’s College requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores 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.

What SAT and ACT scores do Saint Mary’s College students have?

The middle 50% of Saint Mary’s College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–680 in reading and writing and 550–645 in math; ACT composite 26–30, 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 Saint Mary’s College?

Saint Mary’s College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to 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.

What is Saint Mary’s College's acceptance rate?

Saint Mary’s College's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,966 of 2,588 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Saint Mary’s College test optional?

Yes. Saint Mary’s College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.

What do students pay at Saint Mary’s College after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,389 a year at Saint Mary’s College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Saint Mary’s College?

Yes. Saint Mary’s College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Saint Mary’s College consider legacy status?

No. Saint Mary’s College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Saint Mary’s College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

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

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