College of Saint Benedict

If you are applying 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 fall should anticipate a decision by October 1.

College of Saint Benedict Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

College of Saint Benedict 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28%
Mean SAT Score	1170
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	53%
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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Want to Apply 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 roughly 95% of early action applicants and 92% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, College of Saint Benedict admitted 1,59 of the 1,115 who applied early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept 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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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's Most Important for Getting Into College of Saint Benedict?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding 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 apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at College of Saint Benedict

Curious about the factors that are considered by College of Saint Benedict 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
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

College of Saint Benedict 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to College of Saint Benedict, all applicants must submit the following items. 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, 47% submitted a class rank. At College of Saint Benedict 28% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 62% were in the top 25% and 93% 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	23%
3.75 and 3.99	34%
3.50 and 3.74	23%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	5%
2.50 and 2.9	2%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

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 reflects 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 considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 5% of College of Saint Benedict's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 53% 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 score between 1120 and 1230 (or higher!) on the SAT. At College of Saint Benedict 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1230 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, 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 1170.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of College of Saint Benedict students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of College of Saint Benedict students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

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

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.

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 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

• Spring 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

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

✅ College of Saint Benedict accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

❌ No, College of Saint Benedict is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to submit your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate?

✅ College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate is 92%.

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 95% in 2021.

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