College of Saint Benedict: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2640 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #731 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #669 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1322 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 1,410
- Graduates
- 41
- Male:Female Ratio
- 0:100
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- csbsju.edu
College of Saint Benedict Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College of Saint Benedict has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 91% | |
| Applicants | 1,852 | 1,852 | |
| Admissions | 1,692 | 1,692 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 379 | 379 |
6 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
41 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of Saint Benedict are 950-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
177 or 47%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of Saint Benedict are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1151 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 145 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (3%) |
| Asian | 45 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 39 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.3%) |
| Two or more races | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College of Saint Benedict is $29,720 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,326 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,818 |
| $48-75K | $22,544 |
| $75-110K | $27,611 |
| $110K+ | $32,617 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,700 | $15,498 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,700 | $15,498 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,700 | $15,498 |
| Fee in-district | $1,184 | $1,575 |
| Fee in-state | $1,184 | $1,575 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,184 | $1,575 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,638 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,160 |
| Room charge | $5,980 |
| Meal charge | $6,180 |
College of Saint Benedict majors
College of Saint Benedict has granted 398 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of Saint Benedict.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 50 |
| Psychology, General | 44 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 38 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 15 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 |
| Natural Sciences | 9 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 9 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics, Other | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 398 |
College of Saint Benedict has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 83% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of Saint Benedict has published 1,331 scientific papers with 14,435 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 140 |
| 1993 | 14 | 121 |
| 1994 | 13 | 29 |
| 1995 | 11 | 180 |
| 1996 | 19 | 45 |
| 1997 | 13 | 77 |
| 1998 | 16 | 57 |
| 1999 | 20 | 73 |
| 2000 | 33 | 125 |
| 2001 | 11 | 166 |
| 2002 | 28 | 154 |
| 2003 | 17 | 200 |
| 2004 | 22 | 198 |
| 2005 | 24 | 227 |
| 2006 | 19 | 257 |
| 2007 | 33 | 301 |
| 2008 | 26 | 285 |
| 2009 | 38 | 395 |
| 2010 | 49 | 464 |
| 2011 | 44 | 453 |
| 2012 | 52 | 524 |
| 2013 | 56 | 568 |
| 2014 | 71 | 621 |
| 2015 | 71 | 693 |
| 2016 | 66 | 663 |
| 2017 | 44 | 705 |
| 2018 | 53 | 751 |
| 2019 | 58 | 812 |
| 2020 | 57 | 1063 |
| 2021 | 60 | 993 |
| 2022 | 61 | 867 |
| 2023 | 54 | 900 |
| 2024 | 54 | 859 |
College of Saint Benedict alumni
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Jack Webb
- Occupations
- film directorfilm producertelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
John Randolph Webb was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, most famous for his role as Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created. He was also the founder of his own production company, Mark VII Limited.
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Eugene McCarthy
- Occupations
- Military Intelligence Divisionpoliticianteacher
- Biography
-
Eugene Joseph McCarthy was an American politician, writer, and academic from Minnesota. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the United States Senate from 1959 to 1971. McCarthy sought the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1968 election, challenging incumbent Lyndon B. Johnson on an anti-Vietnam War platform. McCarthy unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for president four more times.
-
Denis McDonough
- Occupations
- civil servant
- Biography
-
Denis Richard McDonough is an American government official who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Joe Biden from February 9, 2021, to January 20, 2025.
-
Connor Franta
- Occupations
- memoiristtelevision producerYouTuberentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Connor Joel Franta is an American YouTuber, author, artist, and businessman.
General info
| Alternative names | Saint Benedict CSB/SJU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Motto | Sic Luceat Lux Vestra, Induamur Arma Lucis So let your light shine, Put on the Armor of Light |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 395 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 37 S. College Ave. Saint Joseph, Minnesota, 56374 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 3203635011 |