Saint Michael’s College Acceptance Rate (85%) & SAT/ACT

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Saint Michael’s College?

Saint Michael’s College's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,356 of 2,788 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 570–660 reading and writing, 550–620 math

ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite

Average net price: $30,806 a year (2022–23)

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Saint Michael’s College GPA requirements

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

Saint Michael’s College acceptance rate

Saint Michael’s College admitted 2,356 of 2,788 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Michael’s College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Colchester, Vermont, with 1,120 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Michael’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	570	620	660
SAT Math	550	590	620
ACT Composite	26	28	31
ACT English	24	28	33
ACT Math	22	26	28

9% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as Saint Michael’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 1245 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Saint Michael’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
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
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	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

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

AP credit

Saint Michael’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 $30,806 a year at Saint Michael’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

Is it easy to get into Saint Michael’s College?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Michael’s College admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

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

The middle 50% of Saint Michael’s College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–660 in reading and writing and 550–620 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Saint Michael’s College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Michael’s College admitted 85% 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.

What GPA does Saint Michael’s College look for?

Saint Michael’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. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Michael’s College?

Saint Michael’s College's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,356 of 2,788 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

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

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

Does Saint Michael’s College require the SAT or ACT?

Check Saint Michael’s College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Michael’s College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

Does Saint Michael’s College look at legacy status?

Yes. Saint Michael’s College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Saint Michael’s College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,806 a year at Saint Michael’s College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Saint Michael’s College give credit for AP exams?

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

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

Sources

College Navigator: Saint Michael'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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