SMC SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1060–1270 (based on recent admissions data for the middle 50% of admitted students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1160, reflecting the typical performance of successful applicants
• 75th Percentile: Around 1270, indicating that top-performing admitted students often score at or above this level

Key Points:

• SAT/ACT scores are optional at Saint Mary's College of California, as SMC has adopted a test-optional policy for admissions.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, with no strict minimum threshold but a preference for competitive scores.
• SMC practices superscoring, meaning the admissions team considers the highest section scores across multiple SAT test dates to form a composite score.
• Alternatives such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores may be considered to demonstrate academic strength, especially for test-optional applicants.
• Prospective students are encouraged to aim for an SAT score of 1200 or higher to be competitive among applicants at Saint Mary's College of California.