More selective than 79% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
55% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Vincent 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 Vincent 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 Vincent College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 620 |
| SAT math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Vincent College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | 510–620 | 510–610 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 500–613 | 493–618 | 21–25 | 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 Vincent College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Saint Vincent College has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 58% | 86% | $30,434 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania State University | 61% | 86% | $32,875 |
| 22 | Marywood University | 61% | 72% | $23,388 |
| 23 | University of Valley Forge | 61% | 49% | $32,265 |
| 24 | Saint Vincent College | 62% | 69% | $23,510 |
| 25 | Chatham University | 62% | 63% | $29,954 |
| 26 | Lincoln University | 66% | 44% | $14,977 |
| 27 | Misericordia University | 71% | 72% | $37,485 |
| 28 | Widener University | 71% | 68% | $25,759 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Vincent College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Vincent College admissions questions
What is the Saint Vincent College acceptance rate?
Saint Vincent College accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,403 of 2,374 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Vincent College require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Vincent College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 55% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Vincent College?
The middle 50% of Saint Vincent College enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1230 on the SAT and 20–27 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 Vincent College?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (293 of 1,403).
Is Saint Vincent College getting harder to get into?
Saint Vincent College accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% 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 Vincent College overview