St Catherine University Acceptance Rate
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,703
- Admitted
- 1,602
- Yield
- 23.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, St Catherine University's acceptance rate has risen from 67.2% in 2014–15 to 94.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,961 to 1,703 (-42%) over that period.
Its 94.1% rate makes St Catherine University more selective than about 12% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (94% for women vs 100% for men, a 6-point gap). St Catherine University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 23.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,961 | 1,990 | 67.2% | 478 |
| 2015–16 | 2,999 | 2,021 | 67.4% | 429 |
| 2016–17 | 2,268 | 2,060 | 90.8% | 429 |
| 2017–18 | 2,682 | 1,881 | 70.1% | 397 |
| 2018–19 | 2,647 | 1,939 | 73.3% | 410 |
| 2019–20 | 2,458 | 1,655 | 67.3% | 342 |
| 2020–21 | 1,677 | 1,277 | 76.1% | 327 |
| 2021–22 | 1,561 | 1,169 | 74.9% | 313 |
| 2022–23 | 1,512 | 1,399 | 92.5% | 346 |
| 2023–24 | 1,703 | 1,602 | 94.1% | 377 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,695 | 1,594 | 94% |
| Men | 8 | 8 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 41% |
How St Catherine University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is St Catherine University's acceptance rate?
St Catherine University's acceptance rate is 94.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,602 admitted of 1,703 applicants).
Is St Catherine University test optional?
St Catherine University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St Catherine University?
St Catherine University received 1,703 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,602.
Is St Catherine University getting harder to get into?
St Catherine University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.2% in 2014–15 to 94.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stkate.edu/.