University of Saint Mary Acceptance Rate
Leavenworth, Kansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,201
- Admitted
- 1,079
- Yield
- 20.5%
- 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, University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate has risen from 47.5% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 739 to 1,201 (+63%) over that period.
Its 89.8% rate makes University of Saint Mary more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.4% for women vs 87.9% for men, a 5.5-point gap). University of Saint Mary has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 20.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 739 | 351 | 47.5% | 108 |
| 2015–16 | 940 | 461 | 49% | 135 |
| 2016–17 | 888 | 439 | 49.4% | 122 |
| 2017–18 | 1,001 | 492 | 49.2% | 145 |
| 2018–19 | 996 | 611 | 61.3% | 134 |
| 2019–20 | 699 | 587 | 84% | 149 |
| 2020–21 | 1,375 | 819 | 59.6% | 196 |
| 2021–22 | 1,805 | 1,461 | 80.9% | 242 |
| 2022–23 | 1,489 | 1,220 | 81.9% | 197 |
| 2023–24 | 1,201 | 1,079 | 89.8% | 221 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 424 | 396 | 93.4% |
| Men | 777 | 683 | 87.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 448–560 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 478–533 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 49% |
How University of Saint 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 University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate?
University of Saint Mary's acceptance rate is 89.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,079 admitted of 1,201 applicants).
Is University of Saint Mary test optional?
University of Saint Mary is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Saint Mary?
University of Saint Mary received 1,201 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,079.
What SAT score do you need for University of Saint Mary?
Admitted students at University of Saint Mary typically scored 448–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 478–533 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Saint Mary getting harder to get into?
University of Saint Mary has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.5% in 2014–15 to 89.8% 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.stmary.edu/.