More selective than 43% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 49% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Saint Mary 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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University of Saint Mary 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, University of Saint Mary is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 378 | 518 |
| SAT math | 428 | 510 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 806 | 1028 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Saint Mary admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 378–518 | 428–510 | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 448–560 | 478–533 | 18–24 | 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 University of Saint Mary compared with other Kansas colleges?
University of Saint Mary has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | McPherson College | 77% | 34% | $26,441 |
| 11 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | 54% | $32,165 |
| 12 | Kansas State University | 82% | 71% | $19,406 |
| 13 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | 83% | 28% | $27,963 |
| 14 | University of Saint Mary | 87% | 48% | $22,519 |
| 15 | Pittsburg State University | 89% | 57% | $15,784 |
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
| 17 | Haskell Indian Nations University | 90% | 18% | $3,134 |
| 18 | University of Kansas | 93% | 69% | $18,059 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Saint Mary
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Saint Mary admissions questions
What is the University of Saint Mary acceptance rate?
University of Saint Mary accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,079 of 1,201 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Saint Mary require the SAT or ACT?
University of Saint Mary considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 49% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Saint Mary?
The middle 50% of University of Saint Mary enrolled first-year students scored 806–1028 on the SAT and 17–24 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 University of Saint Mary?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (221 of 1,079).
Is University of Saint Mary getting harder to get into?
University of Saint Mary accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% 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 University of Saint Mary overview