Saint Joseph, MN
Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 91% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,052 | 1,651 | 438 | 80% |
| 2020 | 1,845 | 1,550 | 400 | 84% |
| 2021 | 1,705 | 1,565 | 389 | 92% |
| 2022 | 1,689 | 1,483 | 324 | 88% |
| 2023 | 1,852 | 1,692 | 379 | 91% |
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
College of Saint Benedict has an acceptance rate of 91% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,692 of 1,852 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,852 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 379 enrolled.
No. College of Saint Benedict is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 91% — it has become less selective.