College of Saint Benedict Admission
Acceptance Rate
87.80%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.85%
Freshmen Enrollment
324
SAT Scores
1,124
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,689 students have applied and 1,483 students have allowed to admit to College of Saint Benedict (Acceptance rate: 87.80%). Saint Benedict's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.85 % where 324 students have finally enrolled out of 1,483 admitted students.
Saint Benedict acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Scripps College and Colorado College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 32.40%).
Saint Benedict enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 29.56%).
How to Apply to College of Saint Benedict
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Saint Benedict. Saint Benedict offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://csbsju.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://csbsju.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://csbsju.edu/admission/cost-aid-scholarships/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://csbsju.edu/admission/cost-aid-scholarships/net-price-calculators/csb-net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.csbsju.edu/admission/cost-aid-scholarships/scholarships/yellow-ribbon-program |
| Disability Service | https://csbsju.edu/student-accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Saint Benedict and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict is 1,124 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of College of Saint Benedict is lower than the schools (average score is 1,410). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Saint Benedict | 1,124 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,410 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota | 1,175 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At College of Saint Benedict, 11 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,124 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 525 | 550 | 615 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 574 | 630 |
| Total | 1,055 | 1,124 | 1,245 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At College of Saint Benedict, 160 students submitted ACT scores (49% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 27 |
Saint Benedict Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to College of Saint Benedict. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |