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Benedict College Admission Requirements

Columbia, South Carolina

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Your chances of getting into Benedict College

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Benedict College? Benedict College is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Benedict College directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Benedict College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Benedict College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Benedict College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Benedict College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 82% of students submitted SAT scores and 46% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

820-1010

Applicants Submitting SAT 

82%
SAT Scores for Benedict College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 420
Math 25th Percentile 400
Composite 25th Percentile 820
SAT Scores for Benedict College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 510
Math 75th Percentile 500
Composite 75th Percentile 1010
Average SAT Score 920

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Benedict College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Benedict College is 920 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 820-1010. Students who get into Benedict College score in the top 88 percent of all SAT test takers..  Benedict College ranks #31 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 920 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Benedict College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 820 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 820, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 720, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Benedict College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 920 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 915, you have around a 67% chance of being admitted. A 1010 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

Benedict College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1010 and Above Good >79%
915 to 1010 Avg + 67%-79%
820 to 915 Avg - 52%-67%
725 to 820 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 725 Low <36%
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Benedict College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

14-19 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

46%
ACT Scores for Benedict College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 14
ACT Scores for Benedict College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 19
Average ACT Score 16

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Benedict College is 16, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 14 and 19.  The school ranks #29 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 16. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 14 and score in the score in the top 87 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

46 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Benedict College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Benedict College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Benedict College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 16 score has around 67% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 19 ACT score.

Benedict College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
19 and Above Good >81%
16 to 19 Avg + 67%-81%
14 to 16 Avg - 55%-67%
12 to 14 Reach 42%-55%
Less than 12 Low <42%
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Applying

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Benedict College is $25.

Application Requirements

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

Benedict College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Benedict College
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=217721 IPEDS survey data for Benedict College.

Last updated February 24, 2025