Benedictine University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Benedictine University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

93.1%

Admission Difficulty for Benedictine University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Benedictine University is 93.1%. Its admission rate is the 55th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Benedictine University and can you get accepted?

Benedictine University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,557 out of the 2,746 who applied were admitted.

Benedictine University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Benedictine University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.26 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1170 on the SAT
Score 23 on the ACT

Benedictine University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.26

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into Benedictine University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Benedictine University are to have around a 3.26 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.26 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Benedictine University accepts 93% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Benedictine University is 3.26 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #40 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Benedictine University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Benedictine University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	4.1%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	13.01%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	21.45%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	15.9%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	20.96%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	18.31%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.27%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Benedictine University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Benedictine University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1050-1280

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Benedictine University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	520
Math 25th Percentile	530
Composite 25th Percentile	1050

SAT Scores for Benedictine University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	630
Math 75th Percentile	650
Composite 75th Percentile	1280
Average SAT Score	1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Benedictine University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Benedictine University is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1050-1280. Students who get into Benedictine University score in the top 51 percent of all SAT test takers.. Benedictine University ranks #13 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Benedictine University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1050, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Benedictine University 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 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 1165, you have around a 93% chance of being admitted. A 1280 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

Benedictine University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1280 and Above	Good	>96%
1165 to 1280	Avg +	93%-96%
1050 to 1165	Avg -	87%-93%
935 to 1050	Reach	79%-87%
Less than 935	Low	<79%

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Benedictine University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Benedictine University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	20
Math 25th Percentile	19
Composite 25th Percentile	19

ACT Scores for Benedictine University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	30
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Benedictine University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Benedictine University is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 28. The school ranks #22 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Benedictine University.

Score Submission Requirements

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

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Benedictine University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 93% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 28 ACT score.

Benedictine University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>96%
23 to 28	Avg +	93%-96%
19 to 23	Avg -	88%-93%
15 to 19	Reach	81%-88%
Less than 15	Low	<81%

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Benedictine University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,381	1,365	2,746
Accepted	1,308	1,249	2,557
Acceptance Rate	95%	92%	93%
Enrolled	182	243	425
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	19%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Benedictine University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Benedictine University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Benedictine University 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Benedictine University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Benedictine University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.26 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1170 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.