Benedictine College: what international applicants need

What are Benedictine College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Benedictine College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on December 1, 2026.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Benedictine College's acceptance rate?

98.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Benedictine College admitted 2,664 of its 2,715 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Benedictine College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Benedictine College is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Benedictine College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 570–690 in Math and 570–690 in Reading and Writing (20% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Benedictine College's application fee for international students?

Benedictine College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Benedictine College accept?

Benedictine College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Benedictine College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Benedictine College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Benedictine College require?

Benedictine College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Benedictine College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Benedictine College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Benedictine College have?

23 of Benedictine College's 2,403 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Benedictine College cost for international students?

Benedictine College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $36,350, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,430. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,430 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source