- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 565–643 reading and writing, 483–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite
- Average net price: $29,720 a year (2022–23)
College of Saint Benedict GPA requirements
College of Saint Benedict 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 College of Saint Benedict hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
College of Saint Benedict acceptance rate
College of Saint Benedict admitted 1,684 of 1,840 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered College of Saint Benedict 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 | 565 | 620 | 643 |
| SAT Math | 483 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1151 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What College of Saint Benedict 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | 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
College of Saint Benedict 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,720 a year at College of Saint Benedict 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
What GPA do you need to get into College of Saint Benedict?
College of Saint Benedict requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and College of Saint Benedict hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict?
College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,684 of 1,840 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do College of Saint Benedict students have?
The middle 50% of College of Saint Benedict's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (4% of them) scored 565–643 in Reading and Writing and 483–590 in Math. The median scores were 620 (Reading and Writing) and 540 (Math).
What ACT scores do College of Saint Benedict students have?
The middle 50% of College of Saint Benedict's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (43% of them) had composite scores of 20–27, with a median of 23.
Does College of Saint Benedict accept AP credit?
Yes. College of Saint Benedict 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 College of Saint Benedict?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,720 a year at College of Saint Benedict, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: College of Saint BenedictU.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).