University of Saint Mary Acceptance Rate (87%) & SAT/ACT

Q: What is the acceptance rate at the University of Saint Mary?

University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,004 of 1,159 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 378–518 reading and writing, 428–510 math

ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite

Average net price: $23,611 a year (2022–23)

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University of Saint Mary GPA requirements

University of Saint Mary 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 University of Saint Mary hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Saint Mary acceptance rate

University of Saint Mary admitted 1,004 of 1,159 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Saint Mary is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Leavenworth, Kansas, with 1,027 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Saint Mary 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	378	445	518
SAT Math	428	455	510
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT English	15	20	24
ACT Math	16	19	22

6% submitted SAT scores and 35% submitted ACT scores, as University of Saint Mary reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1029 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Saint Mary 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
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
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
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	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
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

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

AP credit

University of Saint Mary 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 $23,611 a year at University of Saint Mary 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 the University of Saint Mary?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Saint Mary admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Saint Mary?

Check University of Saint Mary's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Saint Mary 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, 6% sent SAT scores and 35% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Saint Mary?

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

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Saint Mary?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Saint Mary admitted 87% 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 the University of Saint Mary students have?

The middle 50% of University of Saint Mary's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 378–518 in reading and writing and 428–510 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is the acceptance rate at the University of Saint Mary?

University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,004 of 1,159 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does the University of Saint Mary look for?

University of Saint Mary 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.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Saint Mary?

Yes. University of Saint Mary 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 the University of Saint Mary look at legacy status?

No. University of Saint Mary doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at the University of Saint Mary?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,611 a year at University of Saint Mary 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 the University of Saint Mary's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of Saint MaryU.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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