College of Saint Benedict

Private nonprofit four-year university in Saint Joseph, MN that costs an average of $25,301 a year after financial aid, admits 92% of applicants and graduates 83% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$25,301
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
83%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$66,967

Women onlyPrivate nonprofitMidsize suburb1,370 undergraduates

Cost of College of Saint Benedict

Total cost of attendance (per year)$71,206
Tuition and fees, in-state$57,698
Housing and food (on campus)$12,960
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$25,301

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,671
$30,001–48,000$14,365
$48,001–75,000$15,531
$75,001–110,000$22,318
$110,001+$33,601

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with College of Saint Benedict's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate92%
Average SAT1,151
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)565–643
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)483–590
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)20–27
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate83%
First-year retention86%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$58,770
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$66,967
Rank in Minnesota (earnings)13th of 38 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants24%
Students with federal loans61%

Majors and programs at College of Saint Benedict

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (37)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing117$79,173$27,000
Accounting and Related Services23$72,140—
Business Administration, Management and Operations65$59,681$23,250
Communication and Media Studies50$52,610$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods67$45,002$24,525
Biology82$44,066$26,331
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics23$42,053—
Psychology78$39,500$25,525
Political Science and Government28$38,237—
Applied Mathematics———
Area Studies4——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology16——
Chemistry5——
Classical and Ancient Studies3——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Computer Science13——
Data Science———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2——
Economics11——
English Language and Literature24——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1——
Fine and Studio Arts24——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
History13——
Mathematics17——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music4——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research13——
Natural Sciences10——
Nutrition Sciences24——
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution5——
Philosophy3——
Physics2——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences29——
Social Sciences6——
Sociology19——
Theological and Ministerial Studies8——

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing1——

Similar colleges in Minnesota

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville$26,74891%$79,644
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Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona$20,42293%$68,708
The College of Saint ScholasticaDuluth$26,83093%$72,044
Hamline UniversitySaint Paul$22,75688%$64,996
Concordia College at MoorheadMoorhead$22,28063%$62,622
Bethel UniversitySaint Paul$30,99588%$69,827
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeSaint Peter$24,14861%$67,649

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About College of Saint Benedict

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSaint Joseph, MN
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates1,370
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecsbsju.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate?

College of Saint Benedict admits 92% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,151 on the SAT.

How much does College of Saint Benedict cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $71,206 a year (tuition and fees: $57,698). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,301 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,671.

How much do College of Saint Benedict graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $66,967 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 38 similar colleges in Minnesota. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($79,173 a year after graduation).

What is College of Saint Benedict's graduation rate?

83% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 86% of first-year students return for a second year.