First-year admission requirements

Saint Martin’s University has no GPA, SAT, or ACT requirements or minimums for admission. We evaluate each application holistically and take into account all information presented in an application when making a decision.

As a guideline you can use this information about students admitted to the Fall 2011 freshmen class:

  • Middle 50 percent range high school GPA: 2.93 – 3.62
  • Middle 50 percent range SAT critical reasoning: 440 – 590
  • Middle 50 percent range SAT math: 460 – 600
  • Middle 50 percent range SAT writing: 440 – 560
  • Middle 50 percent range ACT: 18 – 24

High school course selection is important in our decision making process. It is recommended that high school applicants complete an academic program that follows this pattern:

English – 4 years
At least three years of study should be from college preparatory composition and English literature. (One year may be satisfied by courses in drama, public speaking, debate, or journalism.)

Mathematics – 3 years
College preparatory algebra and geometry. (One additional year in advanced mathematics is recommended for students majoring in the sciences, engineering or business.)

Science – 3 years
College preparatory science, including one year of a laboratory science. (Three years of science with two years of laboratory science are recommended for students majoring in engineering or the sciences.)

Social science – 2 years
History, psychology, political science, economics, sociology, and cultural anthropology.

Foreign language – 2 years
Any foreign language or American Sign Language.

Academic electives – 3 years
Academic electives and advanced study beyond the recommended course pattern. (Additional courses in English, mathematics, laboratory science, and foreign language will strengthen the student’s application for admission.)

Students who do not fulfill these recommended course patterns may be offered admission on a conditional status.

Running Start students

Washington State students who have taken Running Start classes apply to Saint Martin’s as first-year applicants. This also applies to students from other states with similar dual-enrollment or "college in the high school" programs. To receive credit for college level work, students must submit transcripts from the college or university where they completed the courses.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit

Students participating in the College Board’s examinations may receive credit for exam scores of 3, 4 or 5. Exceptions to this policy are General Education requirements in writing and literature. An Advanced Placement exam score of 4 or 5 may exempt students from taking ENG 101, but not ENG 102 or the literature requirement. Students with Advanced Placement scores of 4 or 5 may receive elective credits in writing and literature.

Home school students

Home schooled applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis. Applicants should supply as much information as possible about their home school experience. At minimum, transcripts, descriptions of all courses, with reading lists, should be submitted to the Office of Admissions. If courses have been taken at a local high school or college, transcripts must be submitted.

Students who have applied before

Saint Martin’s University retains application materials of those who are admitted but do not attend and those denied admission. If you would like to apply again, please contact the Office of Admissions for instructions. At minimum you’ll need to submit transcripts for any work you’ve completed since you last applied.

If you are a former Saint Martin’s student who would like to return to the University, please review our information for readmission.