More selective than 26% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 47% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose College of Saint Benedict 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.
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College of Saint Benedict 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, College of Saint Benedict is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 565 | 643 |
| SAT math | 483 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1048 | 1233 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
College of Saint Benedict admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 565–643 | 483–590 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 470–610 | 480–610 | 21–27 | 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 College of Saint Benedict compared with other Minnesota colleges?
College of Saint Benedict has the 27th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | 50% | $12,212 |
| 24 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | 54% | $19,139 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | 65% | $18,743 |
| 26 | Saint Johns University | 91% | 75% | $25,672 |
| 27 | College of Saint Benedict | 92% | 77% | $26,640 |
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
| 29 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | 66% | $11,704 |
| 30 | The College of Saint Scholastica | 93% | 71% | $27,846 |
| 31 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | 93% | 68% | $27,705 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at College of Saint Benedict
College Scorecard; IPEDS
College of Saint Benedict admissions questions
What is the College of Saint Benedict acceptance rate?
College of Saint Benedict accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,692 of 1,852 applicants were admitted.
Does College of Saint Benedict require the SAT or ACT?
College of Saint Benedict considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 47% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for College of Saint Benedict?
The middle 50% of College of Saint Benedict enrolled first-year students scored 1048–1233 on the SAT and 20–27 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 College of Saint Benedict?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (379 of 1,692).
Is College of Saint Benedict getting harder to get into?
College of Saint Benedict accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% 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 College of Saint Benedict overview