More selective than 9% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose St. Mary's 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.
St. Mary's 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. Mary's University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 465 | 665 |
| SAT math | 435 | 645 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 900 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
St. Mary's University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | 465–665 | 435–645 | 15–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 89% | 500–590 | 480–560 | 16–23 | 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. Mary's University compared with other Texas colleges?
St. Mary's University has the 64th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | 49% | $26,106 |
| 61 | University of Houston-Victoria | 96% | 26% | $8,109 |
| 62 | Texas Woman's University | 96% | 49% | $11,963 |
| 63 | Texas Southern University | 97% | 22% | $16,590 |
| 64 | St. Mary's University | 98% | 59% | $21,145 |
| 65 | University of the Incarnate Word | 98% | 51% | $22,775 |
| 66 | West Texas A & M University | 99% | 55% | $19,487 |
| 67 | Sul Ross State University | 99% | 30% | $13,286 |
| 68 | The University of Texas at El Paso | 100% | 50% | $9,403 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at St. Mary's University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
St. Mary's University admissions questions
What is the St. Mary's University acceptance rate?
St. Mary's University accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,628 of 5,203 applicants were admitted.
Does St. Mary's University require the SAT or ACT?
St. Mary's University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for St. Mary's University?
The middle 50% of St. Mary's University enrolled first-year students scored 900–1310 on the SAT and 15–27 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 St. Mary's University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (530 of 4,628).
Is St. Mary's University getting harder to get into?
St. Mary's University accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 89% 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. Mary's University overview