More selective than 4% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 42% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Benedictine College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Benedictine College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Benedictine College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 690 |
| SAT math | 570 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Benedictine College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | 570–690 | 570–690 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 560–660 | 557–650 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Benedictine College compared with other Kansas colleges?
Benedictine College has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
| 17 | Haskell Indian Nations University | 90% | 18% | $3,134 |
| 18 | University of Kansas | 93% | 69% | $18,059 |
| 19 | Bethel College-North Newton | 94% | 41% | $32,917 |
| 20 | Wichita State University | 94% | 51% | $13,194 |
| 21 | Baker University | 94% | 58% | $25,301 |
| 22 | Emporia State University | 98% | 56% | $16,261 |
| 23 | Benedictine College | 98% | 62% | $27,891 |
| 24 | Manhattan Christian College | 100% | 44% | $24,213 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Benedictine College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Benedictine College admissions questions
What is the Benedictine College acceptance rate?
Benedictine College accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,733 of 3,575 applicants were admitted.
Does Benedictine College require the SAT or ACT?
Benedictine College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Benedictine College?
The middle 50% of Benedictine College enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1380 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Benedictine College?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (627 of 2,733).
Is Benedictine College getting harder to get into?
Benedictine College accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Benedictine College overview