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 77% graduation rate.
About This School
College of Saint Benedict is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota with approximately 1,370 undergraduate students enrolled. College of Saint Benedict has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,640 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
College of Saint Benedict graduates earn most above the national rate in Accounting and Related Services ($87,159 vs $76,194 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($84,492 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 59 | $84,492 | $88,910 | −$4,418 |
| Biology, General | 50 | $60,050 | $57,214 | +$2,836 |
| Psychology, General | 48 | $57,475 | $50,706 | +$6,769 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 38 | $51,487 | $47,382 | +$4,105 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 31 | $64,430 | $56,359 | +$8,071 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | $78,901 | $68,257 | +$10,644 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 | $64,777 | $63,293 | +$1,484 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 | $61,790 | $60,053 | +$1,737 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | $51,753 | $48,590 | +$3,163 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | $87,159 | $76,194 | +$10,965 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,370 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict?
College of Saint Benedict has an acceptance rate of 92%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is College of Saint Benedict hard to get into?
Not especially. College of Saint Benedict has an acceptance rate of 92%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does College of Saint Benedict cost?
The average net price at College of Saint Benedict is about $26,640 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at College of Saint Benedict?
College of Saint Benedict has a graduation rate of 77%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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