College of Saint Benedict: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2542 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #717 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #656 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1347 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,391
- Graduates
- 38
- 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 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 92% | |
| Applicants | 1,840 | 1,840 | |
| Admissions | 1,684 | 1,684 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 363 | 363 |
5 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
38 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1048
or below
75% of them
had 1233
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of Saint Benedict are 1048-1233 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
155 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of Saint Benedict are 20-27 (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 | 1081 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 148 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 52 (4%) |
| Asian | 45 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 31 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| Two or more races | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College of Saint Benedict is $28,400 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 | $12,981 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,791 |
| $48-75K | $20,378 |
| $75-110K | $24,039 |
| $110K+ | $33,660 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,540 | $21,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,540 | $21,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,540 | $21,600 |
| Fee in-district | $1,216 | $1,683 |
| Fee in-state | $1,216 | $1,683 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,216 | $1,683 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,550 |
| Room charge | $6,160 |
| Meal charge | $6,390 |
College of Saint Benedict majors
College of Saint Benedict has granted 338 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 1 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of Saint Benedict.
| Major | Bachelor | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 58 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | |
| Psychology, General | 29 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 14 | |
| Accounting | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Physics, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 338 | 1 |
College of Saint Benedict has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 77% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of Saint Benedict has published 1,351 scientific papers with 15,070 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 |
| 2007 | 33 | 301 |
| 2008 | 26 | 284 |
| 2009 | 38 | 396 |
| 2010 | 49 | 464 |
| 2011 | 44 | 453 |
| 2012 | 52 | 525 |
| 2013 | 56 | 569 |
| 2014 | 71 | 622 |
| 2015 | 71 | 691 |
| 2016 | 66 | 665 |
| 2017 | 44 | 706 |
| 2018 | 53 | 752 |
| 2019 | 58 | 814 |
| 2020 | 59 | 1064 |
| 2021 | 62 | 996 |
| 2022 | 61 | 871 |
| 2023 | 55 | 902 |
| 2024 | 56 | 870 |
| 2025 | 20 | 827 |
College of Saint Benedict alumni
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Jack Webb
- Occupations
- film producertelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actortelevision producer
- 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
- teacherMilitary Intelligence Divisionpolitician
- Biography
-
Eugene Joseph McCarthy was an American politician, writer, and academic who represented Minnesota in both houses of the United States Congress for over 22 years, first in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959, then in the U.S. Senate from 1959 until his resignation in 1971. A member of the Democratic Party, McCarthy sought the party's presidential nomination in the 1968 presidential election, challenging incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson on an anti–Vietnam War platform, and ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for president four more times.
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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 from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe Biden.
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Connor Franta
- Occupations
- television producerYouTuberentrepreneurmemoirist
- Biography
-
Connor Joel Franta is an American YouTuber, author, artist, and entrepreneur.
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 | 394 |
| 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 |