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College of Saint Benedict

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,657
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, College of Saint Benedict is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that College of Saint Benedict is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

College of Saint Benedict is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, College of Saint Benedict emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

College of Saint Benedict boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,126

Cost of attendance at College of Saint Benedict in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,126

Cost of attendance at College of Saint Benedict in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at College of Saint Benedict received on average $34,926 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,926
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 96 24% $4,556 $437,339
Other Federal Grant 277 69% $2,848 $788,813
State Grant/Scholarships 139 35% $5,677 $789,154
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 400 100% $30,981 $12,392,384
Total Grant & Scholarships 400 100% $34,926 $13,970,351

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Saint Benedict students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Saint Benedict students is 76.7%.

76.7%

  • asian 70.6% 24 students
  • African American 73.7% 14 students
  • white 79.5% 279 students
  • hispanic 62.8% 32 students
  • International Students 76.5% 13 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

College of Saint Benedict provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Saint Benedict offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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