Benedictine College
Atchison, Kansas · Private
Benedictine College admitted 76% of 3,575 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1117–1310 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 65% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Benedictine College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- December 1, 2026
The application is free, and Benedictine College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Benedictine College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,270 a year. After grants, students paid $28,451 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Benedictine College’s acceptance rate?
Benedictine College admitted 76% of applicants: 2,733 of 3,575 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Benedictine College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due December 1, 2026. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Benedictine College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1117 to 1310, with a median around 1230. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Benedictine College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Benedictine College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Benedictine College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Benedictine College asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words, plus an optional essay, up to 500). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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