More selective than 23% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 41% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose St Catherine University 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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St Catherine University 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, St Catherine University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 560 |
| SAT math | 370 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 850 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
St Catherine University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 480–560 | 370–580 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | — | — | 20–26 | 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 St Catherine University compared with other Minnesota colleges?
St Catherine University has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | 54% | $19,139 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | 65% | $18,743 |
| 26 | Saint Johns University | 91% | 75% | $25,672 |
| 27 | College of Saint Benedict | 92% | 77% | $26,640 |
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
| 29 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | 66% | $11,704 |
| 30 | The College of Saint Scholastica | 93% | 71% | $27,846 |
| 31 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | 93% | 68% | $27,705 |
| 32 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | 94% | 47% | $16,670 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at St Catherine University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
St Catherine University admissions questions
What is the St Catherine University acceptance rate?
St Catherine University accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,602 of 1,703 applicants were admitted.
Does St Catherine University require the SAT or ACT?
St Catherine University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 41% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for St Catherine University?
The middle 50% of St Catherine University enrolled first-year students scored 850–1140 on the SAT and 20–26 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 St Catherine University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (377 of 1,602).
Is St Catherine University getting harder to get into?
St Catherine University accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% 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 St Catherine University overview