Saint Benedict Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

College of Saint Benedict Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Saint Benedict to get into?

This page provides the latest information on College of Saint Benedict (Saint Benedict)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Saint Benedict's acceptance rate is 91.52% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,840 students applied and 1,684 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Saint Benedict.

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).

Saint Benedict's acceptance rate places 22nd out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1160 and the ACT score is 23 at Saint Benedict. Saint Benedict's SAT score ranks 9th out of 16 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Saint Benedict's yield rate is 21.56%, which is moderately lower by 7.87 percentage points (approximately 26.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Saint Benedict at Minnesota colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Saint Benedict's acceptance rate is 91.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.56%. 0 men and 1,840 women applied to Saint Benedict and 0 men and 1,684 women students were accepted.

Among them, 0 men and 363 women were enrolled in Saint Benedict. You can explore the Saint Benedict's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Saint Benedict
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,840	0	1,840	0	0
Admitted	1,684	0	1,684	0	0
Enrolled	363	0	363	0	0
Acceptance Rate	91.52%	-	91.52%	-	-
Yield	21.56%	-	21.56%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

College of Saint Benedict 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 16 students (4% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 155 students (43% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Saint Benedict.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,160, including 620 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 540 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 643 and the 25th percentile is 565. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 483.

The median ACT composite score is 23, with a 75th percentile score of 27 and a 25th percentile score of 20 at Saint Benedict. The median ACT Math score is 22 and the median ACT English score is 22.

How competitive is Saint Benedict's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at College of Saint Benedict are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Saint Benedict
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,048	1,160	1,233
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	565	620	643
SAT Math	483	540	590
ACT Composite	20	23	27
ACT Math	18	22	26
ACT English	20	22	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

College of Saint Benedict 2025 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 required, but considered in admission process at Saint Benedict. The english proficiency test is required .

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 following provides general admission information for applying to Saint Benedict:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://csbsju.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://csbsju.edu/admission/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Saint Benedict?

Saint Benedict is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 91.52%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Saint Benedict?

Saint Benedict recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Saint Benedict is 1,160, and the average ACT score is 23. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Saint Benedict require essays or personal statements?

Saint Benedict recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Saint Benedict admission?

Saint Benedict recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Saint Benedict does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Saint Benedict requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Saint Benedict requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Saint Benedict?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Saint Benedict are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.