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Saint Joseph's College of Maine SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 960-1150. Saint Joseph's College of Maine admitted 84% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
960-1150
Acceptance rate
84%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
964

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1150 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Saint Joseph's College of Maine's SAT submitters; 960 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 15% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Saint Joseph's College of Maine SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500540590
SAT Math460500560
SAT total (estimated)96010401150

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 590 in Reading and Writing but 560 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1040.

Testing policy

Does Saint Joseph's College of Maine require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Saint Joseph's College of Maine told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Saint Joseph's College of Maine's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Saint Joseph's College of Maine

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$44,420
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$27,555
First-year retention rate
75%
Graduation rate within 6 years
66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,045

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

Saint Joseph's College of Maine does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 960 and 1150 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1150 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 960 marks the bottom quarter.

Does Saint Joseph's College of Maine require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Saint Joseph's College of Maine reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Saint Joseph's College of Maine's admissions website before you apply.

What is Saint Joseph's College of Maine's acceptance rate?

Saint Joseph's College of Maine admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].