More selective than 60% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
32% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Mary's College 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.
Saint Mary's College 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, Saint Mary's College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 680 |
| SAT math | 550 | 645 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1325 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Mary's College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 580–680 | 550–645 | 26–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 560–650 | 540–660 | 25–30 | 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 Saint Mary's College compared with other Indiana colleges?
Saint Mary's College has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Indiana University-Northwest | 73% | 37% | $5,130 |
| 14 | Taylor University | 74% | 74% | $24,865 |
| 15 | Holy Cross College | 75% | 73% | $26,728 |
| 16 | Huntington University | 76% | 64% | $19,310 |
| 17 | Saint Mary's College | 76% | 69% | $25,292 |
| 18 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | 76% | 54% | $11,668 |
| 19 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 77% | 78% | $42,513 |
| 20 | University of Evansville | 78% | 64% | $18,499 |
| 21 | Indiana University-Bloomington | 78% | 80% | $16,264 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Mary's College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Mary's College admissions questions
What is the Saint Mary's College acceptance rate?
Saint Mary's College accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,928 of 2,377 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Mary's College require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Mary's College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 32% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?
The middle 50% of Saint Mary's College enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1325 on the SAT and 26–30 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 Saint Mary's College?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (419 of 1,928).
Is Saint Mary's College getting harder to get into?
Saint Mary's College accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% 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 Saint Mary's College overview