- Acceptance rate: 95% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.21, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $24,570 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Benedictine University reviews each application.
Benedictine University average GPA
Benedictine University reported an average high school GPA of 3.21 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Benedictine University acceptance rate
Benedictine University admitted 2,898 of 3,043 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 95%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Benedictine University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Lisle, Illinois, with 1,972 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Benedictine University 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 Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Benedictine University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Benedictine University 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 $24,570 a year at Benedictine University 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
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Benedictine University?
It would be within the usual range there: 31.7% of Benedictine University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How much does GPA matter at Benedictine University?
A lot: Benedictine University requires high school GPA. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA did Benedictine University's first-year students have?
34.2% of Benedictine University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20.6%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is there a minimum GPA for Benedictine University?
Benedictine University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.21, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at Benedictine University?
Benedictine University's acceptance rate was 95% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,898 of 3,043 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Benedictine University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Benedictine University admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Benedictine University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Benedictine University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Benedictine University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Benedictine University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Benedictine University 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.
What is the average net price at Benedictine University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,570 a year at Benedictine University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Benedictine University consider legacy status?
No. Benedictine University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Benedictine University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Benedictine UniversityU.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.
- Benedictine University Common Data Set 2024–25Benedictine University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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