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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Private nonprofit · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Open
- Average net price
- $25,301
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $66,967
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
College of Saint Benedict is a private nonprofit college in Saint Joseph, MN with 1,370 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1151 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,301 per year ($13,671 for families earning under $30,000). 83% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,967 ten years after enrolling.
Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,852
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,692
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing565–643
200800
SAT Math483–590
200800
ACT Composite20–27
136
What College of Saint Benedict looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $71,206
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $57,698
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,671
- $30–48k$14,365
- $48–75k$15,531
- $75–110k$22,318
- $110k+$33,601
Get a personal estimate with College of Saint Benedict's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $66,967
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,370
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White76%
- Hispanic10%
- Black2%
- Asian3%
College of Saint Benedict FAQ
What is College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate?+
College of Saint Benedict admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for College of Saint Benedict?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 565–643 on SAT Reading and Writing and 483–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1151.
What ACT score do you need for College of Saint Benedict?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.
Is College of Saint Benedict test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to College of Saint Benedict?+
In Fall 2023, 1,852 students applied to College of Saint Benedict and 1,692 were admitted; 379 enrolled.
Does College of Saint Benedict consider legacy status?+
No. College of Saint Benedict reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does College of Saint Benedict require an essay?+
College of Saint Benedict reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does College of Saint Benedict cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $71,206 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,301.
What is College of Saint Benedict's graduation rate?+
83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 174747 · How we use this data
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