- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
- Average net price: $23,913 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what The College of Saint Scholastica reported: an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The College of Saint Scholastica reviews each application.
The College of Saint Scholastica GPA requirements
The College of Saint Scholastica 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 The College of Saint Scholastica hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The College of Saint Scholastica acceptance rate
The College of Saint Scholastica admitted 2,219 of 2,387 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The College of Saint Scholastica is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Duluth, Minnesota, with 1,810 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The College of Saint Scholastica in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The College of Saint Scholastica 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | 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 |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
The College of Saint Scholastica 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 $23,913 a year at The College of Saint Scholastica 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 The College of Saint Scholastica?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. The College of Saint Scholastica admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is The College of Saint Scholastica's acceptance rate?
The College of Saint Scholastica's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,219 of 2,387 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into The College of Saint Scholastica?
The College of Saint Scholastica 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 ACT scores do The College of Saint Scholastica students have?
The middle 50% of The College of Saint Scholastica's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for The College of Saint Scholastica?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The College of Saint Scholastica admitted 93% 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.
Is The College of Saint Scholastica test optional?
Yes. The College of Saint Scholastica 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, 25% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into The College of Saint Scholastica?
A lot: The College of Saint Scholastica requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at The College of Saint Scholastica?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,913 a year at The College of Saint Scholastica in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does The College of Saint Scholastica look at legacy status?
No. The College of Saint Scholastica 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.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at The College of Saint Scholastica?
Yes. The College of Saint Scholastica 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 The College of Saint Scholastica's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The College of Saint ScholasticaU.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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