College of Saint Benedict
tuition & fees
$55,756
graduate tuition & fees
$23,283
acceptance rate
92%
Student Population
1,429
online students
38
Number of Programs
44
Financial Aid Amount
$37,837
SAT Scores
1,160
Graduation Rate
77%
College of Saint Benedict is a Private, 4 years college located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. Saint Benedict ranked 52nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 6th in Minnesota Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 1,429 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Saint Benedict's acceptance rate is 91.52% last year (undergraduate school).
College of Saint Benedict is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of College of Saint Benedict and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN 56374 |
| Phone | 320-363-5011 |
| WEB | https://csbsju.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://csbsju.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://csbsju.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://csbsju.edu/admission/cost-aid-scholarships/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://csbsju.edu/admission/cost-aid-scholarships/net-price-calculators/csb-net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.csbsju.edu/admission/cost-aid-scholarships/scholarships/yellow-ribbon-program |
| Disability Service | https://csbsju.edu/student-accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of College of Saint Benedict is 91.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.56%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.52 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.56 % |
Tuition & Fees
Saint Benedict's 2025 tuition & fees is $55,756 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.47% compared to the last year's rate ($53,884).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $23,283. The graduate tuition increased by 36.37% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $55,756 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $23,283 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,429 students have enrolled at Saint Benedict (2024-2025). Among them, 38 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Saint Benedict has 1,391 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 38 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,429 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,391 |
| Graduate Students | 38 |
| Online Enrollment | 38 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Saint Benedict offers 44 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 44 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Saint Benedict
| Number of programs | 44 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |