The College of Saint Scholastica Acceptance Rate
Duluth, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,608
- Admitted
- 1,508
- Yield
- 23.1%
- 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, The College of Saint Scholastica's acceptance rate has risen from 66.2% in 2014–15 to 93.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,368 to 1,608 (-52%) over that period.
Its 93.8% rate makes The College of Saint Scholastica more selective than about 12% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 12%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (95.4% for women vs 91.1% for men, a 4.3-point gap). The College of Saint Scholastica has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 23.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,368 | 2,229 | 66.2% | 461 |
| 2015–16 | 3,589 | 2,206 | 61.5% | 439 |
| 2016–17 | 3,232 | 2,059 | 63.7% | 450 |
| 2017–18 | 3,833 | 2,616 | 68.2% | 482 |
| 2018–19 | 3,808 | 2,520 | 66.2% | 397 |
| 2019–20 | 1,956 | 1,494 | 76.4% | 450 |
| 2020–21 | 1,922 | 1,409 | 73.3% | 330 |
| 2021–22 | 2,087 | 1,538 | 73.7% | 355 |
| 2022–23 | 1,653 | 1,597 | 96.6% | 367 |
| 2023–24 | 1,608 | 1,508 | 93.8% | 349 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,014 | 967 | 95.4% |
| Men | 585 | 533 | 91.1% |
| Unknown | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 24% |
How The College of 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 The College of Saint Scholastica's acceptance rate?
The College of Saint Scholastica's acceptance rate is 93.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,508 admitted of 1,608 applicants).
Is The College of Saint Scholastica test optional?
The College of Saint Scholastica is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The College of Saint Scholastica?
The College of Saint Scholastica received 1,608 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,508.
Is The College of Saint Scholastica getting harder to get into?
The College of Saint Scholastica has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.2% in 2014–15 to 93.8% 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: www.css.edu/.