Saint Benedict Admission Requirements

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Saint Benedict Admission Overview

Saint Benedict admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Saint Benedict admitted 91.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (A-) and SAT 1048-1233 / ACT 20-27. Saint Benedict 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

Saint Benedict is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Saint Benedict Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

91.5%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Saint Benedict acceptance rate is 91.5%. Last year, 1,684 of 1,840 applicants were admitted. That is the 26th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Benedict and can you get accepted?

Saint Benedict 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.

College of Saint Benedict typically 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. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Saint Benedict GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.72

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.72

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Saint Benedict typically have around a 3.72 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. Saint Benedict is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

23% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled College of Saint Benedict freshmen
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

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Saint Benedict SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1048-1233

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 565
Math 483
Composite 1048

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 643
Math 590
Composite 1233

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Saint Benedict typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1048–1233) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Saint Benedict ranks #18 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1048 to 1233

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Saint Benedict 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 1140 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 College of Saint Benedict
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1233+	Above 75th	>96%
1140 to 1233	Avg +	92%-96%
1048 to 1140	Avg -	86%-92%
Below 1048	Below mid-50	<86%

What do these figures mean?

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

Saint Benedict ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

43%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 26
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Saint Benedict typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Saint Benedict places #18 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Saint Benedict without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 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 College of Saint Benedict
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>96%
23 to 27	Avg +	92%-96%
20 to 23	Avg -	87%-92%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<87%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

62% of College of Saint Benedict freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.

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

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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Admission Statistics

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

College of Saint Benedict admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,840	0	1,840
Accepted	1,684	0	1,684
Acceptance Rate	92%	NaN	92%
Enrolled	363	0	363
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	NaN	22%

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

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
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
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 College of Saint Benedict is $0. The school is free to apply to.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at College of Saint Benedict
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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

Admission summary

Saint Benedict is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 91.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1048-1233); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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