
St. Mary's University of Minnesota reported an overall acceptance rate of 88.8% for the application year 2023, with 1,350 applicants, of whom 1,199 were accepted. This marks a significant decline from an acceptance rate of 96.8% in 2022 and 98% in 2021, indicating a downward trend in acceptance rates. Historical data from previous years shows additional fluctuations, with rates of 84% in 2020, 92% in 2019, and 91% in 2018. The overall trend suggests growing selectivity, especially when compared to the steep drop from 64% in 2017 to nearly 90% in recent years.