College of Saint Benedict

Overview

College of Saint Benedict is a 4-year institution located in Saint Joseph, MN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 7155
Collegeville, MN  56321-7155
United States

Contact Ms. Karen Backes
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@csbsju.edu
Phone: 320-363-5055
Fax: 320-363-5650

Contact School

Larger Map

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies
European Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Physics Related
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,931

Applied

1,610

Accepted

1,782

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,931

Females Applied

1,610

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3
Other requirements:	College preparatory program

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st
Other early decision plan	December 15th	January 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	560	500	610
SAT Math	550	490	600
ACT Composite	25	22	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,184

Fees

1,080

Full-time student fees

10,904

Room & board

5,356

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

38,456

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,195

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,073

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,520

Avg. Loan Aid

20,503

Avg. Grant Aid

31,926

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

88%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,782

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

17%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.25%
Black or African American	2.53%
White or Caucasian	78.68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.67%
Asian	5.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%

Gender

Male (0%)

Female (100%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Involvement Fair, Festival of Cultures and Pines Concert in Spring

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Joint Events Council, Outdoor Leadership Center, Magis Ministries, Enactus and Archipelago Caribbean Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

169

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 141

Part-time - 28

Male - 82

Female - 87

Nearby Schools

,