High School Students
Transfer Students
Graduate and Adult Students
Bachelor of Arts
-
Management
-
Social Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Students
Resources
Student Login
Faculty and Staff Login
About BenU at Mesa
Freshman Admissions Process
1. Apply to Benedictine University at Mesa
- Apply online through Benedictine
- Apply online using the Common Application
- Download a printable hard copy of the Undergraduate Application (PDF)
- Call (602) 888-5500 to request an application by mail
2. Submit your transcript to Benu
To review you for acceptance, a prospective student can email their unofficial transcript to transcripts@ben.edu for review.
Official transcripts can also be sent by your high school guidance counselor to transcripts@ben.edu or mailed to:
Benedictine University at Mesa
Gillet Hall
225 E. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
Please note: An applicant may be required to submit a personal statement and letter of recommendation if they do not meet minimum admission standards. Your admission counselor will notify you if additional items are needed to review a students acceptance.
3. Visit Campus
Visiting our close knit-community and campus located in the heart of Downtown Mesa can allow you to understand the academic, social and financial fit that BenU can provide you for the next 4 years. Schedule a visit today by visiting www.ben.edu/mesa/visit.
4. Take the Next Steps in Committing to Become a Benedictine Redhawk!
All incoming freshman can take the next steps in committing to BenU by submitting their $100 Enrollment Deposit at www.ben.edu/deposit. In addition, all incoming freshman are required to complete online math placement testing to assist with your fall registration. Click Here to schedule your placement date today.
Recommended Minimum Admissions Standards
Benedictine University at Mesa has rolling admissions. Benedictine does not have a deadline for accepting new applications for the Fall semester. We encourage traditional undergraduate students to apply within their first semester of their senior year of high school. The application review process takes approximately one week. Once your completed application has been received and reviewed, an admissions counselor will personally contact you by phone with your admission status. Prospective freshmen should accept the offer of admission and pay the tuition deposit no later than May 1 to secure their spot for the incoming Freshman class.
Requirements for Admission
- 2.5/4.0 GPA
- Top 50% rank in their graduating class
- Letter of recommendation from high school guidance counselor, recommended and occasionally required
- The ACT/SAT is not required but you can submit your score to be used in consideration for admission or scholarship purposes
- Extracurricular involvement at school, work or within the community
Personal Statement
If students do not meet the above minimum standards, they are encouraged to submit a minimum one page personal statement. The topic of this personal statement is "What are your academic strengths and how will they help you at Benedictine?" The personal statement is meant to be a reflection of past academic coursework as well as your writing ability. It is necessary that you provide all relevant information about your academic performance and high school experience.
Admission Committee
The Admission Committee meets weekly to review applications for prospective students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements. The Admission Committee looks for well-rounded students who will be successful and contribute to the Benedictine University at Mesa community.
If you have any specific questions about admission requirements, your personal statement or the Admission Committee, please contact your admission counselor.
