College of Saint Benedict

St. Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

St. Joseph, MN

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Undergrad Catholic

Tuition & Fees

$55,384

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

NA%

male

100%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,483
Declined 206
Total Received 1,689
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Private

1,443

undergraduate students

27

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1913, the College of Saint Benedict is a private four-year, church-affiliated liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in the Humanities, Sciences, and Nursing. Its 300-acre campus is located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota—75 miles north of Minneapolis.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,470
Established in 1913
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

300-acre campus in St. Joseph (population: 7,126), 10 miles from St. Cloud and 75 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Served by bus; major airport serves Minneapolis-St. Paul; train serves St. Cloud (five miles). School operates transportation to St. Cloud, St. John's U, and St. Joseph.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

College of Saint Benedict
37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph, MN
56374

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
93%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
34%
Top 1/4
62%
Top 1/2
91%
Bottom 1/2
9%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
615
25th
525
75th
630
25th
530
75th
27
25th
18
75th
27
25th
18
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,483
Declined 206
Total Received 1,689

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$35,217

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $53,884
Housing $5,980
Food $6,180
Additional fees $1,500
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $68,544
Average Financial Aid - $35,217
Total with Avg. Aid $33,327

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,305,921
State $3,102,960
Institutional $34,705,624
Other external $1,054,036
Total $41,168,541

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $10,038,730
Other external $701,200
Total $10,739,930

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 544-1489
F: 320 363-6090
finaid@csbsju.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computational Mathematics yes
Computer Science yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Nursing Education yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Physics, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,470

total students

85%

in-state

15%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

1,443
students

Female
100%
1,443

Male
0%
0

2%

27
students

Female
96%
26

Male
4%
1

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,422
students

Female
100%
1,422

Male
0%
0

1%

21
students

Female
100%
21

Male
0%
0

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
80%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.80
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

79

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 6
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Vietnam
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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