College of Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict Overview

College of Saint Benedict (Saint Benedict) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Joseph, MN. It is a women's college. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Saint Benedict's tuition & fees is $55,756 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $37,837.

College of Saint Benedict is closely related to Saint John's University with shared curriculum and resources. College of Saint Benedict is a women's college and Saint John's University is a men's college.

Saint Benedict ranked 50^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3^rd in Minnesota Colleges rankings. College of Saint Benedict is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of College of Saint Benedict is $55,756. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,283.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $57,693 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,752.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$55,756
Graduate	$23,283

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$57,693
Graduate	$31,752

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	91.52% Acceptance Rate / 21.56% Yield
Test Scores »	1,160 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	77%
Retention Rate	86%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	1,429 (1,391 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$37,837

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

College of Saint Benedict offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Saint Benedict
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Phone	320-363-5011
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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College of Saint Benedict

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