More selective than 50% of Idaho colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
38% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose NSA 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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NSA 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, NSA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 605 | 688 |
| SAT math | 550 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1155 | 1358 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
NSA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 605–688 | 550–670 | 23–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 590–680 | 580–650 | 24–29 | 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 NSA compared with other Idaho colleges?
NSA has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Idaho colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of Idaho | 49% | 63% | $19,481 |
| 2 | Northwest Nazarene University | 65% | 71% | $29,580 |
| 3 | University of Idaho | 76% | 57% | $14,831 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | 84% | 74% | — |
| 5 | Boise State University | 87% | 60% | $21,610 |
| 6 | Lewis-Clark State College | 88% | 40% | $15,635 |
| 7 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | 96% | 55% | $8,221 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Idaho colleges →
Who enrolls at NSA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
NSA admissions questions
What is the NSA acceptance rate?
New Saint Andrews College accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 108 of 126 applicants were admitted.
Does NSA require the SAT or ACT?
New Saint Andrews College requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 38% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for NSA?
The middle 50% of New Saint Andrews College enrolled first-year students scored 1155–1358 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at NSA?
74% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (80 of 108).
Is NSA getting harder to get into?
New Saint Andrews College accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% 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 New Saint Andrews College overview