- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–690 reading and writing, 570–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite
- Average net price: $28,451 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Benedictine College reported: an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–29.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Benedictine College reviews each application.
Benedictine College GPA requirements
Benedictine College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Benedictine College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Benedictine College acceptance rate
Benedictine College admitted 2,664 of 2,715 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Benedictine College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Atchison, Kansas, with 2,403 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Benedictine College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 650 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1252 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Benedictine College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Benedictine College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,451 a year at Benedictine College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Benedictine College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Benedictine College admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Benedictine College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Benedictine College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 20% sent SAT scores and 30% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Benedictine College?
Benedictine College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Benedictine College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Benedictine College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–690 in reading and writing and 570–690 in math; ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Benedictine College's acceptance rate?
Benedictine College's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,664 of 2,715 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at Benedictine College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Benedictine College admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Benedictine College?
A lot: Benedictine College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Benedictine College consider legacy status?
No. Benedictine College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Benedictine College accept AP credit?
Yes. Benedictine College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Benedictine College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,451 a year at Benedictine College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Benedictine College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Benedictine CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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