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College of Saint Benedict

College of Saint Benedict is a small, private institution located in Saint Joseph, mn. Founded in 1913, College of Saint Benedict offers undergraduate degrees in 36 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,428 undergraduates
cost $52,108 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into College of Saint Benedict? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.8%
SAT score average 1186
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.72
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! College of Saint Benedict is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Communication and Media Studies
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $52,108
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,922
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,900
Cost of attendance* $66,930
Average financial aid package $46,001
Estimated cost $20,929 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $52,108
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,922
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,900
Cost of attendance* $66,930
Average financial aid package $46,001
Estimated cost $20,929 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? College of Saint Benedict has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1428 .

Total enrollment

1,470

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
79%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At College of Saint Benedict, students love their Joint Events Council, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN 56374
phone 800-249-9840
address https://csbsju.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Joint events council

Outdoor leadership center

Magis ministries

Enactus

Archipelago caribbean association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about College of Saint Benedict to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is College of Saint Benedict?

College of Saint Benedict is located in Saint Joseph, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict? 

The acceptance rate for College of Saint Benedict is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for College of Saint Benedict?

The average high school GPA for College of Saint Benedict students was 3.72.

How much does it cost for 4 years at College of Saint Benedict?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at College of Saint Benedict including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $267,720.

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