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Donnelly College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Donnelly’s 100% acceptance rate means getting in is likely not the main hurdle; the 58% freshman retention rate makes fit and support especially important. Since Donnelly is test-optional, submit scores if they strengthen your profile, but focus just as much on affordability, advising, and a plan to stay on track.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Donnelly College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Donnelly College is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 401 students. Donnelly has a freshman retention rate of 58%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Kansas City, KS

Undergrad Enrollment401

Freshman Retention58%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Donnelly College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Donnelly, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. The April 1 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing timeline unless Donnelly specifically requires scores for aid.

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What you'll actually pay

Donnelly is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $10,620, and students should submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$10,620

Room and Board$12,630

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Donnelly College, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $23,250 before books, supplies, personal expenses, and any aid are included. Because Donnelly is a private not-for-profit college, a student’s actual bill can depend heavily on institutional grants, scholarships, and need-based aid. Families should compare the listed cost with their financial aid offer to estimate the net price.