Applying to Saint Benedict

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
90.98%	1,130

College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate is 90.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,852 students applied and 1,685 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Saint Benedict.

Saint Benedict's acceptance rate places 21st out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,130 and the ACT score is 24 at Saint Benedict. Saint Benedict's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 17 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Saint Benedict, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of College of Saint Benedict is 90.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.02%. 0 men and 1,852 women applied to Saint Benedict and 0 men and 1,685 women students were accepted.

Among them, 0 men and 371 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Saint Benedict.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Saint Benedict
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,852	0	1,852	0	0
Admitted	1,685	0	1,685	0	0
Enrolled	371	0	371	0	0
Acceptance Rate	90.98%	-	90.98%	-	-
Yield	22.02%	-	22.02%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

College of Saint Benedict 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 17 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 177 students (47%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Saint Benedict.

The median SAT score is 1,130 with 580 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 21 at Saint Benedict. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at College of Saint Benedict are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Saint Benedict
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	950	1130	1220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	580	610
SAT Math	480	550	610
ACT Composite	21	24	27
ACT Math	20	24	26
ACT English	20	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

College of Saint Benedict 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Saint Benedict. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply College of Saint Benedict.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Saint Benedict Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Saint Benedict.

Admission Information for Applying to Saint Benedict
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://csbsju.edu/admission/
Online Application	https://csbsju.edu/admission/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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