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Saint Meinrad School of Theology

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology

St. Meinrad, Indiana 47577

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Private rural college in St. Meinrad

Saint Meinrad School of Theology is a private rural institution in St. Meinrad, Indiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
1857
Type
Roman Catholic seminary and school of theology

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News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Meinrad School of Theology Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (8)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History In 1857, several Benedictine monks travelled from Einsiedeln Abbey in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, to southern Indiana to establish Saint Meinrad Seminary.
  • •By 1861, the monks had added courses in philosophy, business, theology and classical literature.
  • •When Saint Meinrad reopened after the 1887 fire, it focused only on preparing seminarians for priesthood.

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)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis111 mi
CVG Cincinnati131 mi
BNA Nashville141 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA878 mi · ~25h 22m drive
New York, NY705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
Hartford, CT788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Providence, RI852 mi · ~24h 37m drive
Albany, NY752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY652 mi · ~18h 50m drive
Rochester, NY592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
Buffalo, NY529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Philadelphia, PA636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Pittsburgh, PA397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA550 mi · ~15h 53m drive
Newark, NJ697 mi · ~20h 8m drive
Washington, DC530 mi · ~15h 19m drive
Baltimore, MD555 mi · ~16h 2m drive
Atlanta, GA334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Charlotte, NC388 mi · ~11h 13m drive
Raleigh, NC480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
Miami, FL940 mi · ~27h 9m drive
Orlando, FL735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Tampa, FL749 mi · ~21h 38m drive
Nashville, TN138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
New Orleans, LA597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Richmond, VA513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Chicago, IL260 mi · ~7h 31m drive
Detroit, MI350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Minneapolis, MN577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO186 mi · ~5h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO424 mi · ~12h 15m drive
Indianapolis, IN116 mi · ~3h 21m drive
Columbus, OH239 mi · ~6h 54m drive
Cleveland, OH356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
Dallas, TX673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Houston, TX759 mi · ~21h 56m drive
Austin, TX828 mi · ~23h 55m drive
San Antonio, TX901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
Los Angeles, CA1769 mi · ~51h 6m drive
San Francisco, CA1928 mi · ~55h 42m drive
San Diego, CA1741 mi · ~50h 18m drive
Seattle, WA1893 mi · ~54h 41m drive
Portland, OR1898 mi · ~54h 50m drive
Denver, CO981 mi · ~28h 20m drive
Phoenix, AZ1448 mi · ~41h 50m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive
Honolulu, HI4315 mi · ~124h 39m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Indianapolis (IND)111 miles
Rental car
167 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
222 min$133-222
Cincinnati (CVG)131 miles
Rental car
197 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
262 min$157-262

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