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Chances of getting into College of Saint Benedict

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
92%
Admission Difficulty for College of Saint Benedict
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Saint Benedict and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Saint Benedict is 92%.  It ranks #33 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. College of Saint Benedict is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,565 out of 1,705 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 44 percent on standardized admission tests. College of Saint Benedict typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Saint Benedict application fee is $0 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to College of Saint Benedict you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.72 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1170 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to College of Saint Benedict. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 53% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Saint Benedict SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1110-1220
Applicants Submitting SAT 
5%
SAT Scores for College of Saint Benedict
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1110
SAT Scores for College of Saint Benedict
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1220
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to College of Saint Benedict?

College of Saint Benedict is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into College of Saint Benedict score in the top 39 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1110-1220.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

College of Saint Benedict admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >96%
1165 to 1220 Avg + 92%-96%
1110 to 1165 Avg - 86%-92%
1055 to 1110 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 1055 Low <76%
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Saint Benedict ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
53%
ACT Scores for College of Saint Benedict
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for College of Saint Benedict
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Saint Benedict?

College of Saint Benedict is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Saint Benedict regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

College of Saint Benedict admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >96%
23 to 27 Avg + 92%-96%
20 to 23 Avg - 87%-92%
17 to 20 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 17 Low <79%
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Saint Benedict GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.72
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into College of Saint Benedict?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Saint Benedict. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at College of Saint Benedict was 3.72 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.72 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Benedict accepts 92% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted College of Saint Benedict students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 23.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 34.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 5.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

62% of College of Saint Benedict freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted College of Saint Benedict students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 62%
Top 50% of class 93%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

College of Saint Benedict admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,705 0 1,705
Accepted 1,565 0 1,565
Acceptance Rate 92% ? 92%
Enrolled 389 0 389
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% ? 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to College of Saint Benedict is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to College of Saint Benedict and what student information is used for admission decisions?

College of Saint Benedict Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at College of Saint Benedict
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174747 IPEDS survey data for College of Saint Benedict.

FAQs

Does College of Saint Benedict prefer SAT or ACT?

5% of students submit their SAT scores to Saint Benedict. 53% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into College of Saint Benedict?

92% of those who apply are granted admission to Saint Benedict. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for College of Saint Benedict?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1110 and 1220. 5% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for College of Saint Benedict?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 53% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.