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College of Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateSTEM Strong

Known for biology — close-knit campus

College of Saint Benedict is a private institution in Saint Joseph with particular strength in biology and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1185, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,260 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,065.

Established
1913
Motto
Sic Luceat Lux Vestra
Type
Private women's liberal arts college
Division
Division III
91%Acceptance
1185SAT Avg
1,392Students
11:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$63,260Earnings 10yr
$28,065Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

College of Saint Benedict Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1185

Reading & WritingMid: 595
470610
MathMid: 570
480610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1185

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$53,884
Room & Board$12,160
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$66,878
Average Net Price$28,065
Median Debt at Graduation$26,944
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,326
$30–48K$15,818
$48–75K$22,544
$75–110K$27,611
$110K+$32,617

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,065

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,392
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 3%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.0%
Freshman Retention88.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,567
8 Years$60,025
10 Years$63,260

Rankings

U.S. News
#77

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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