Saint Benedict Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.52%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1160. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $55,756
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Saint Benedict:
- Total Enrollment: 1,429, including 38 online students
- 1,391 Undergraduate, 38 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 0.3% men, 99.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 77%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 86%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 44 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 3 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
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 50th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3rd in Minnesota Colleges rankings. College of Saint Benedict is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
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.
| Undergraduate | $55,756 |
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| Graduate | $23,283 |
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| Undergraduate | $57,693 |
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| Graduate | $31,752 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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