Benedictine College Admission Requirements

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Benedictine College Admission Overview

Benedictine College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Benedictine College admitted 98.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-) and SAT 1140-1380 / ACT 22-29. Benedictine College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Benedictine College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

98.1%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Benedictine College

Acceptance Rate

The Benedictine College acceptance rate is 98.1%. Last year, 2,664 of 2,715 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

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

Benedictine College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Benedictine College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Benedictine College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.57

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.57

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Benedictine College typically have around a 3.57 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Benedictine College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #3 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Benedictine College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1140-1380

Freshmen who sent SAT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 570
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1140
SAT 25th percentile scores for Benedictine College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 690
  • Math 690
  • Composite 1380
SAT 75th percentile scores for Benedictine College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Benedictine College typically score around a 1260 SAT (middle 50% 1140–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 83rd percentile nationally. Benedictine College ranks #1 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1140 to 1380

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Benedictine College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Benedictine College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1380+ Above 75th >99%
1260 to 1380 Avg + 98%-99%
1140 to 1260 Avg - 96%-98%
Below 1140 Below mid-50 <96%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Benedictine College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

30%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 20
  • Composite 22
ACT 25th percentile scores for Benedictine College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 29
  • Math 27
  • Composite 29
ACT 75th percentile scores for Benedictine College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Benedictine College typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Benedictine College places #1 among colleges in Kansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Benedictine College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Benedictine College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
29+ Above 75th >99%
25 to 29 Avg + 98%-99%
22 to 25 Avg - 97%-98%
Below 22 Below mid-50 <97%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Benedictine College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,341 1,374 2,715
Accepted 1,317 1,347 2,664
Acceptance Rate 98% 98% 98%
Enrolled 296 313 609
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 23% 23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Benedictine College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Benedictine College is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Benedictine College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Benedictine College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1140-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154712.

GPA calculator: Benedictine College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026