- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
- Average net price: $12,771 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what St Luke’s College reported: an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–23.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. St Luke’s College reviews each application.
St Luke’s College GPA requirements
St Luke’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 St Luke’s College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
St Luke’s College acceptance rate
St Luke’s College admitted 12 of 15 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
St Luke’s College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Sioux City, Iowa, with 176 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered St Luke’s College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 980 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What St Luke’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 |
| 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | 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 |
AP credit
St Luke’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 $12,771 a year at St Luke’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 St Luke’s College?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. St Luke’s College admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does St Luke’s College require the SAT or ACT?
No. St Luke’s College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 100% sent ACT scores.
What ACT scores do St Luke’s College students have?
The middle 50% of St Luke’s College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do I have a chance at St Luke’s College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. St Luke’s College admitted 80% 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 St Luke’s College look for?
St Luke’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 St Luke’s College?
St Luke’s College's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 12 of 15 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into St Luke’s College?
A lot: St Luke’s College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at St Luke’s College?
Yes. St Luke’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.
Does it matter at St Luke’s College if a parent went there?
No. St Luke’s College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does St Luke’s College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,771 a year at St Luke’s College 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 St Luke’s College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: St Luke'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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