The College of St. Scholastica SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At St. Scholastica, the admissions odds are broad, and your GPA may be the bigger planning lever because major scholarships are GPA-based. If you submit an ACT, aim for 25 or higher to place yourself at the top of the reported middle range.
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The College of St. Scholastica facts and stats
The College of St. Scholastica enrolls about 1,810 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. St. Scholastica has an 82% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 71% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
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How do your scores compare at St. Scholastica?
Key The College of St. Scholastica application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 31
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
February 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because St. Scholastica is test-optional, follow this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. Since the Regular Decision deadline is August 31, summer is the last retake window likely to arrive in time for St. Scholastica, while fall retakes are only useful for other colleges with later deadlines.
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What you'll actually pay
St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $41,778, with an average merit award of $22,319 and 52% of students receiving aid. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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The College of St. Scholastica’s estimated direct cost is $53,608 for tuition, fees, room, and board. About 52% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $39,262. Merit aid is a major factor, with an average merit award of $22,319 and Benedictine Scholarships starting for students with a 2.50+ GPA. For context, average debt at graduation is $39,946.
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52% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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