Benedictine College

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Benedictine College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Benedictine College's admissions stats.

Benedictine College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Mean SAT Score	1200
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	31%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	76%
Waitlist	No

Benedictine College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Benedictine College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Benedictine College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Benedictine College Admissions

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Is Benedictine College Hard To Get Into?

Benedictine College is a not difficult school to get into. Benedictine College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Benedictine College accepted 99% of all applicants, about 2,172 from the 2,202 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Benedictine College, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Benedictine College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Benedictine College

Benedictine College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Benedictine College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Benedictine College

What does Benedictine College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Benedictine College for more information on admission factors.

Benedictine College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Benedictine College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Benedictine College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Benedictine College?

Students admitted to Benedictine College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At Benedictine College 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42% were in the top 25% and 71% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Benedictine College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Benedictine College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Benedictine College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Benedictine College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2020, 31% of Benedictine College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 76% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Benedictine College?

To be competitive with other Benedictine College applicants, you should aim to score between 1098 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Benedictine College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1098, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Benedictine College student is 1200.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Benedictine College students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Benedictine College students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Benedictine College?

To be most competitive at Benedictine College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Benedictine College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Benedictine College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Benedictine College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Benedictine College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Benedictine College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Benedictine College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Benedictine College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Benedictine College.

Does Benedictine College accept transfer credits?

✅ Benedictine College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Benedictine College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Benedictine College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Benedictine College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Benedictine College?

✅ Benedictine College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Benedictine College's acceptance rate?

✅ Benedictine College's acceptance rate is 99%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Benedictine College?

❌ Benedictine College does not offer early decision.

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