- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–560 reading and writing, 370–580 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–26 composite
- Average net price: $22,357 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what St Catherine University reported: an acceptance rate of 92% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–26.
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. St Catherine University reviews each application.
St Catherine University GPA requirements
St Catherine 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 St Catherine University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
St Catherine University acceptance rate
St Catherine University admitted 2,242 of 2,441 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
St Catherine University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with 2,498 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered St Catherine 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 | 480 | 530 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 550 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1147 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What St Catherine 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 |
| 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | 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 |
AP credit
St Catherine 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 $22,357 a year at St Catherine 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 I get into St Catherine University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. St Catherine University admitted 92% 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 SAT and ACT scores do St Catherine University students have?
The middle 50% of St Catherine University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–560 in reading and writing and 370–580 in math; ACT composite 20–26, 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 St Catherine University?
St Catherine University 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 St Catherine University's acceptance rate?
St Catherine University's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,242 of 2,441 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is St Catherine University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. St Catherine University admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to St Catherine University?
No. St Catherine University is test optional: it 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, 1% sent SAT scores and 24% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into St Catherine University?
A lot: St Catherine University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, 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 St Catherine University consider legacy status?
Yes. St Catherine University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at St Catherine University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,357 a year at St Catherine University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does St Catherine University accept AP credit?
Yes. St Catherine University 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.
Before you apply, check St Catherine University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: St Catherine 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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