College of Saint Benedict
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,000 within 10 years; strong 83% graduation rate.
About This School
College of Saint Benedict is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota with approximately 1,392 undergraduate students enrolled. College of Saint Benedict has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,065 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $57,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (CSBSJU) are two closely related private, Benedictine liberal arts colleges in Minnesota. The College of Saint Benedict is a college for women in St. Joseph and Saint John's University is a university for men in Collegeville. Students at the institutions have a shared curriculum and access to the resources of both campuses. Together, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer over 70 areas of study to undergraduate students, plus graduate programs in nursing and theology.
This is a strong option for women seeking a close-knit liberal arts experience, as the partnership with Saint John's University effectively doubles your campus resources and social life while keeping the community feel of a 1,392-student school. The 83% graduation rate and $57,000 median earnings are solid, and the $23,250 median debt is relatively manageable — especially compared to the $28,065 annual net price, which suggests most students aren't borrowing excessively. The 91% acceptance rate means admission isn't a stressor, so the real question is whether a women's college in rural central Minnesota fits your personality and career goals.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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