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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Benedictine University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.24
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Benedictine University?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Benedictine University accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,788 people applied and 2,153 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1176 / 1409 (83%)
Men
977 / 1379 (71%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Benedictine University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Benedictine University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Benedictine University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Benedictine University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Benedictine University?

3.24
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Benedictine University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.24.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
1%
3.75-3.99
14%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
22%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
21%
2.00-2.49
7%
)

Benedictine University is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Benedictine University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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