College of Saint Benedict

College of Saint Benedict is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict is 88%. Out of 1,689 applications received in 2023, 1,483 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to College of Saint Benedict, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to College of Saint Benedict for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

College of Saint Benedict Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of College of Saint Benedict's admissions stats.

College of Saint Benedict 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	31%
Mean SAT Score	1131
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	3%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	49%
Waitlist	No

College of Saint Benedict Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for College of Saint Benedict.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 15	January 15

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Applying Early to College of Saint Benedict?

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College of Saint Benedict does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 15. College of Saint Benedict will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

College of Saint Benedict accepts approximately 88% of early action applicants and 88% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, College of Saint Benedict admitted 979 of the 1,116 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on College of Saint Benedict Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to College of Saint Benedict?

College of Saint Benedict is a moderately difficult school to get into. College of Saint Benedict evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, College of Saint Benedict accepted 88% of students, approximately 1,483 from the 1,689 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like College of Saint Benedict, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to College of Saint Benedict

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to College of Saint Benedict

College of Saint Benedict has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does College of Saint Benedict Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight 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 apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at College of Saint Benedict

What does College of Saint Benedict 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
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with College of Saint Benedict for more information on admission factors.

College of Saint Benedict Application Requirements

To apply to College of Saint Benedict, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with College of Saint Benedict's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	college preparatory program
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into College of Saint Benedict?

Students admitted to College of Saint Benedict have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 32% submitted a class rank. At College of Saint Benedict 31% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 66% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At College of Saint Benedict, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	28%
3.75 and 3.99	30%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	10%
3.00 and 3.24	8%
2.50 and 2.9	3%
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 College of Saint Benedict 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

College of Saint Benedict is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 3% of College of Saint Benedict's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 49% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for College of Saint Benedict?

To be competitive with other College of Saint Benedict applicants, you should strive to earn between 1045 and 1235 (or higher!) on the SAT. At College of Saint Benedict 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1235 and 25% of scored lower than 1045, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a College of Saint Benedict student is 1131.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of College of Saint Benedict students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 525 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of College of Saint Benedict students scored 615 or higher, and 75% scored a 525 or higher.

To be most competitive at College of Saint Benedict, you should strive to earn between 20 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for College of Saint Benedict's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for College of Saint Benedict students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to College of Saint Benedict

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to College of Saint Benedict.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in College of Saint Benedict during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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College of Saint Benedict Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to College of Saint Benedict?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to College of Saint Benedict.

Does College of Saint Benedict accept transfer credits?

✅ College of Saint Benedict accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. College of Saint Benedict accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does College of Saint Benedict accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ College of Saint Benedict accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to College of Saint Benedict?

❌ No, College of Saint Benedict is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate?

✅ College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate is 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict?

❌ College of Saint Benedict does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict was 88% in 2021.

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