# College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/college-of-saint-benedict

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 92% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,852 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,692 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 565–643 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 483–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $71,206 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,301 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,671 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,365 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $15,531 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,318 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $33,601 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,370 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 83% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,967 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What College of Saint Benedict considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 174747. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology