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Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate95%

Saint Martin's University Admissions

Saint Martin's University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 95% of applicants get into Saint Martin's University each year. Out of 2,095 applications received in 2023, 1,991 students were offered admission.

Consult with Saint Martin's University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who submit their applications to Saint Martin's University for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by August 1.

Saint Martin's University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Saint Martin's University's admissions stats.

Saint Martin's University 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 18%
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 22%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 8%
Waitlist No

Saint Martin's University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Saint Martin's University.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No
Regular Decision Yes 7 31 August 1

Want to Apply Early to Saint Martin's University?


Saint Martin's University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


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Transferring to Saint Martin's University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Saint Martin's University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Saint Martin's University

What does Saint Martin's University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Extracurricular Activities Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Recommendation(s) Important
Volunteer Work Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Important
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Application Essay Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Work Experience Considered

Make sure to check with Saint Martin's University for more information on admission factors.

Saint Martin's University Application Requirements

To apply to Saint Martin's University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Saint Martin's University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation 1
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Saint Martin's University?

Students admitted to Saint Martin's University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 25% submitted a class rank. At Saint Martin's University 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 41% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Saint Martin's University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 5%
3.75 and 3.99 30%
3.50 and 3.74 19%
3.25 and 3.49 15%
3.00 and 3.24 12.5%
2.50 and 2.9 15.5%
2.00 and 2.49 3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Saint Martin's University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Saint Martin's University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 22% of Saint Martin's University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Saint Martin's University?

To be competitive with other Saint Martin's University applicants, you should strive to score between 970 and 1150 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Saint Martin's University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1150 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Saint Martin's University students scored 585 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Saint Martin's University students scored 595 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

To be most competitive at Saint Martin's University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Saint Martin's University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Saint Martin's University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Saint Martin's University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saint Martin's University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 25.

Transfer students can enroll in Saint Martin's University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Saint Martin's University Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Saint Martin's University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Saint Martin's University.

Does Saint Martin's University accept transfer credits?

✅ Saint Martin's University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Saint Martin's University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Saint Martin's University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Saint Martin's University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Saint Martin's University?

❌ No, Saint Martin's University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Saint Martin's University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Saint Martin's University is 95%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Saint Martin's University?

❌ Saint Martin's University does not offer early decision.

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Saint Martin's University Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

95%

How hard is it to get into Saint Martin's University? Saint Martin's University is a somewhat selective institution. The Saint Martin's University acceptance rate is 95%. This means that the institution accepts 95 out of every 100 applicants.

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Saint Martin's University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jul 31

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 25

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Saint Martin's University is Jul 31.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Saint Martin's University is Jul 25.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Saint Martin's University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

970 - 1150

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Math SAT Range

455 - 585

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Reading SAT Range

470 - 595

Saint Martin's University GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.46

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Saint Martin's University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.46. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,614

Campus Setting

Acceptance Rate

95%

Tuition and Fees

In State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 31
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