Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Saint Joseph, Minnesota |
| Online | csbsju.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, College of Saint Benedict is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,705 prospective students applied, and 1,565 were granted admission. Of those admitted 389 enrolled in the school. 1,547 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $48,990 plus fees of $1,136. Saint Benedict is ranked 280 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Saint Benedict is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for College of Saint Benedict within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#280 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#199 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#252 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1220 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,136 |
| Room and Board | $11,574 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,600 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| English and Literature | 16% |
| Business | 12% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Biology | 10% |
| General Studies | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174747 IPEDS survey data for College of Saint Benedict.
Current students may use the College of Saint Benedict GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.