College of Saint Benedict

St. Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

St. Joseph, MN

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Come to Succeed

When two top-tier liberal arts schools join forces to create a uniquely integrated learning community, opportunities are limitless! With a one-of-a-kind residential college for women, a residential college for men and decades of tradition, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University combine exceptional academics, a commitment to experiential learning, a fun residential experience and a network of alums blazing trails and opening doors. Explore two historic Catholic, Benedictine schools blending 3,300 acres of Minnesota lakes, forests, and college-town experiences!

ACCOLADES

 

#1 and #2 Colleges in Minnesota for Getting a Job | Zippia

 

CSB was ranked #44 and SJU #66 for social mobility, research, and opportunities for public service | Washington Monthly's Top 70 Liberal Arts Colleges

 

CSB and SJU are ranked #5 national for semester-long study abroad participation | Open Doors Report

 

Ranking of four-and-a-half out of five stars for each school based on quality of education, affordability and student outcomes | Money Magazine’s Best Colleges in America

 

Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges. CSB was ranked #73 and SJU #82 in 2024 | U.S. News and World Report

Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s are ranked the #1 and #2 colleges in Minnesota for getting a job!

They are also national leaders for schools yielding the highest salaries for their graduates. As a student, you’ll have access to the resources and connections to help you achieve your post-college goals. The strength of the CSB+SJU alum network and the consistent mentoring is also a resource for life. Alums frequently report a CSB+SJU connection helped them get hired, promoted or switch careers.

An Inside Look

What students are saying about us...

  • “The community feel is unlike any other college I toured. Mid-tour, I turned to my mom and said, 'This is where I belong.’ I know I made the right choice because of the connections I’ve made and continue to make on a daily basis.”

    • Liz Hansen '26
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  • “I really like how our school is a big community. Everyone seems to care for each other. I knew I made the right choice when I never once thought about going anywhere else during my freshman year.”

    • John Hawkins '26
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  • “I’m a member of the CSB Dance Team. The first football game my freshman year made me realize I’d made the right choice. The dance team made a tunnel for the players to run through and I remember looking at the student section, my team and the packed stands and knowing that this was where I was meant to be.”

    • Cat Lichtenberger '25