PrivateSuburbanCollege of Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
College of Saint Benedict is a private institution in Saint Joseph with particular strength in biology and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1185, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,260 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,065.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History College of Saint Benedict Tennis courts, 1918 The College of Saint Benedict opened in 1913, with six students enrolled, and grew out of St.
- •The Benedictine community incorporated CSB in 1961.
- •It was founded in 1857 by the Benedictine monks of Saint John's Abbey, having emigrated from the Kingdom of Bavaria, under the patronage of King Ludwig II.
- •Minnesota Public Radio began on January 22, 1967, when KSJR signed on from the campus of Saint John's University.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1185
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,250
Programs (36)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + suburban adjustment