Saint Vincent College Acceptance Rate (62%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Saint Vincent College?

Saint Vincent College's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,613 of 2,613 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024

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

ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite

Average net price: $23,857 a year (2022–23)

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Saint Vincent College GPA requirements

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

Saint Vincent College acceptance rate

Saint Vincent College admitted 1,613 of 2,613 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Vincent College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, with 1,284 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Vincent 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	510	555	620
SAT Math	510	560	610
ACT Composite	20	22	27
ACT English	16	22	27
ACT Math	17	20	25

53% submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores, as Saint Vincent College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1116 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Saint Vincent 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
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	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
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	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

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

AP credit

Saint Vincent 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 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 $23,857 a year at Saint Vincent 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

Do I have a chance at Saint Vincent College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Vincent College admitted 62% 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 are Saint Vincent College's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Saint Vincent College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–620 in reading and writing and 510–610 in math; ACT composite 20–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA does Saint Vincent College look for?

Saint Vincent 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.

Does Saint Vincent College require the SAT or ACT?

Check Saint Vincent College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Vincent 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, 53% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.

Is it easy to get into Saint Vincent College?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Saint Vincent College admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Vincent College?

Saint Vincent College's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,613 of 2,613 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does GPA matter at Saint Vincent College?

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

Does Saint Vincent College consider legacy status?

Yes. Saint Vincent 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 Vincent College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,857 a year at Saint Vincent 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 Vincent College?

Yes. Saint Vincent 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 Vincent College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Saint Vincent 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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