Total Enrollment 2,105
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

College of Saint Benedict

http://www.csbsju.edu
37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374
(320) 363-5011

The mission of the College of Saint Benedict is to provide for women the very best residential liberal arts education in the Catholic university tradition. Together with its partner Saint John’s University, the college fosters integrated learning, exceptional leadership for change and wisdom for a lifetime. Its aspirations on behalf of the mission are shaped by the following vision: A Commitment to Women’s Education. The College of Saint Benedict will be considered among the most prestigious women’s colleges in the country as measured by its commitment to recruiting, developing, and retaining a superb and diverse faculty and professional staff. A ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At College of Saint Benedict, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 99.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,276), and 64% receive loans ($6,807 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,358.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending College of Saint Benedict is $22,960 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,604 people applied to College of Saint Benedict. Of the applicants, 85.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (0.0% male and 0.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     88.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     82.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     78.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline after January 15
Admissions Office Phone 320-363-5011
Admissions Office Email admissions@csbsju.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admission College of Saint Benedict Saint John's University PO Box 7155 Collegeville, MN 56321
Admissions Transfer URL tdurbin@csbsju.edu
Admissions Website http://www.csbsju.edu/Admission.htm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/csbsju/menu.html

In order to be accepted to College of Saint Benedict, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
College of Saint Benedict SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 505
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 670
College of Saint Benedict ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 8
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 9
 
College of Saint Benedict Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 57
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 52
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 60
Accounting 19
Business Administration and Management, General 41
Computer and information sciences and support services 1
Computer Science 1
Education 39
Elementary Education and Teaching 39
English language and literature/letters 77
English Language and Literature, General 23
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 54
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 23
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 1
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 18
Health professions and related clinical sciences 40
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 40
History 9
History, General 9
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics and statistics 14
Mathematics, General 14
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 31
Biological and Physical Sciences 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Nutrition Sciences 24
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
Natural resources and conservation 6
Environmental Studies 6
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 3
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 2
Physics, General 1
Physics, Other 0
Psychology 50
Psychology, General 50
Public administration and social service professions 8
Social Work 8
Social sciences 49
Economics, General 7
Political Science and Government, General 27
Social Sciences, General 8
Sociology 7
Theology and religious vocations 3
Theology/Theological Studies 3
Visual and performing arts 14
Art/Art Studies, General 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Music, General 3
 
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