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Benedictine College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1140-1380. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 22-29. Benedictine College admitted 98% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1140-1380
ACT middle 50%
22-29
Acceptance rate
98%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,272

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Benedictine College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1380 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Benedictine College's SAT submitters; 1140 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 78% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Benedictine College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Benedictine College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing570650690
SAT Math570650690
SAT total (estimated)114013001380
ACT composite222529

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 690 in Reading and Writing and 690 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 120 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1252.

Testing policy

Does Benedictine College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Benedictine College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Benedictine College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Benedictine College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$36,350
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$27,891
First-year retention rate
83%
Graduation rate within 6 years
62%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,175

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FAQ

Benedictine College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Benedictine College?

Benedictine College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1140 and 1380 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1380 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1140 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Benedictine College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 22 to 29, with a median of 25. Scoring 29 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Benedictine College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Benedictine College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Benedictine College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Benedictine College's acceptance rate?

Benedictine College admitted 98% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].