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Saint Mary's College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1130-1325. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 26-30. Saint Mary's College admitted 76% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1130-1325
ACT middle 50%
26-30
Acceptance rate
76%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,458

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1325 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Saint Mary's College's SAT submitters; 1130 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 62% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Saint Mary's College?

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 Mary's College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580590680
SAT Math550630645
SAT total (estimated)113012201325
ACT composite262830

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 680 in Reading and Writing but 645 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1246.

Testing policy

Does Saint Mary's College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Saint Mary's College 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 Mary's College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Saint Mary's College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$53,230
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$25,292
First-year retention rate
88%
Graduation rate within 6 years
69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,354

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Colleges with similar score ranges

University of South FloridaFL · SAT 1130-1320College of CharlestonSC · SAT 1140-1310Long Island UniversityNY · SAT 1110-1350Pennsylvania State University-Penn State HarrisburgPA · SAT 1120-1310Roger Williams UniversityRI · SAT 1140-1310Wentworth Institute of TechnologyMA · SAT 1110-1320

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FAQ

Saint Mary's College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Saint Mary's College?

Saint Mary's College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1130 and 1325 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1325 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1130 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 26 to 30, with a median of 28. Scoring 30 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Saint Mary's College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Saint Mary's College 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 Mary's College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate?

Saint Mary's College admitted 76% 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].