4-Year School
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
1,937
Students
36,390
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
90%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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College of Saint Benedict is a 4-year institution located in Saint Joseph, MN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph, MN 56374
United States
St. Joseph, MN 56374
United States
Contact
Ms. Karen Backes
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@csbsju.edu
Phone: 320-363-5055
Fax: 320-363-5650
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@csbsju.edu
Phone: 320-363-5055
Fax: 320-363-5650
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Asian Studies |
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| European Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-chiropractic |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-occupational Therapy |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-physical Therapy |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computational Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Natural Sciences |
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| Nutrition Sciences |
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| Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Physics Related |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies |
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| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,775
Applied
1,615
Accepted
1,937
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,775
Females Applied
1,615
Females Accepted
91%
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 | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 28 |
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 |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
36,390
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,942
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
25,672
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,083
Avg. Loan Aid
19,980
Avg. Grant Aid
30,353
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
89%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
31%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,937
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
16%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.92% |
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| Black or African American | 2.89% |
| White or Caucasian | 79.66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.88% |
| Asian | 5.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 0.05% |
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 | 91% |
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
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, Hmong Americans Involving Students, Magis Ministries, Enactus and Archipelago Association
Joint Events Council, Hmong Americans Involving Students, Magis Ministries, Enactus and Archipelago 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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
well-lit pathways
well-lit pathways
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
169
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 141
Part-time - 28
Male - 82
Female - 87