More selective than 100% of Nebraska colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 75% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose College of Saint Mary over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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College of Saint Mary SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, College of Saint Mary is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 26 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
College of Saint Mary admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | — | — | 18–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 44% | — | — | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is College of Saint Mary compared with other Nebraska colleges?
College of Saint Mary has the lowest acceptance rate of 15 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Saint Mary | 45% | 61% | $16,590 |
| 2 | York University | 52% | 52% | $20,951 |
| 3 | Midland University | 66% | 42% | $26,267 |
| 4 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | 70% | $26,919 |
| 5 | Hastings College | 72% | 49% | $24,452 |
| 6 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | 60% | $21,863 |
| 7 | Clarkson College | 78% | 47% | $19,241 |
| 8 | Creighton University | 80% | 83% | $31,568 |
| 9 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | 66% | $18,327 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nebraska colleges →
Who enrolls at College of Saint Mary
College Scorecard; IPEDS
College of Saint Mary admissions questions
What is the College of Saint Mary acceptance rate?
College of Saint Mary accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 189 of 430 applicants were admitted.
Does College of Saint Mary require the SAT or ACT?
College of Saint Mary considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at College of Saint Mary?
47% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (89 of 189).
Is College of Saint Mary getting harder to get into?
College of Saint Mary accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 44% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to College of Saint Mary overview