University of Saint Mary Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
81.93%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
197
SAT Scores
985
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,489 students have applied and 1,220 students have allowed to admit to University of Saint Mary (Acceptance rate: 81.93%). Saint Mary's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.15 % where 197 students have finally enrolled out of 1,220 admitted students.
Saint Mary acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Newman University and MidAmerica Nazarene University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 58.93%).
Saint Mary enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.73%).
How to Apply to University of Saint Mary
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Saint Mary. Saint Mary offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.stmary.edu/admissions.aspx |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://espire.stmary.edu/ICS/Admissions/Admission_Application.jnz |
| Financial Aid | www.stmary.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid.aspx |
| Net Price Calculator | www.stmary.edu/Admissions/Net-Price-Calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.stmary.edu/Admissions/Veterans-Active-Duty/Withdrawal-Info.aspx |
| Athletic | https://www.stmary.edu/consumer-info |
| Disability Service | www.stmary.edu/Student-Handbook/Persons-with-disabilities.aspx |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Saint Mary and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Saint Mary is 985 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Saint Mary is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,035). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Mary | 985 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,035 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas | 1,040 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Saint Mary, 8 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 985 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 465 | 490 | 548 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 495 | 518 |
| Total | 935 | 985 | 1,066 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Saint Mary, 95 students submitted ACT scores (48% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 14 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
Saint Mary Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Saint Mary. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |