College of Saint Benedict: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2341 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #686 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #629 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #758 of 1,068 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 1,668
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- csbsju.edu
College of Saint Benedict Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84% | |
| Applicants | 1,845 | 1,845 | |
| Admissions | 1,550 | 1,550 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 400 | 400 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of Saint Benedict are 1070-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
387 or 97%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of Saint Benedict are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1334 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 149 (9%) |
| Asian | 64 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 50 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,105 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,510 |
| $48-75K | $19,835 |
| $75-110K | $26,039 |
| $110K+ | $31,620 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,332 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,332 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,332 |
| Fee in-district | $1,112 |
| Fee in-state | $1,112 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,112 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,664 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,346 |
| Room charge | $5,630 |
| Meal charge | $5,716 |
College of Saint Benedict Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 52 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 |
| Psychology, General | 41 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 |
| Accounting | 26 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 |
| Natural Sciences | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Economics, General | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Social Sciences, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Computer Science | 4 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| History, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 428 |
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 85% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 55 |
| 1992 | 5 | 244 |
| 1993 | 6 | 158 |
| 1994 | 6 | 42 |
| 1995 | 5 | 214 |
| 1996 | 12 | 65 |
| 1997 | 8 | 132 |
| 1998 | 9 | 96 |
| 1999 | 9 | 111 |
| 2000 | 24 | 149 |
| 2001 | 8 | 222 |
| 2002 | 15 | 223 |
| 2003 | 9 | 283 |
| 2004 | 13 | 269 |
| 2005 | 15 | 309 |
| 2006 | 15 | 341 |
| 2007 | 20 | 410 |
| 2008 | 19 | 392 |
| 2009 | 27 | 479 |
| 2010 | 36 | 579 |
| 2011 | 31 | 611 |
| 2012 | 33 | 696 |
| 2013 | 43 | 713 |
| 2014 | 63 | 724 |
| 2015 | 58 | 813 |
| 2016 | 49 | 709 |
| 2017 | 26 | 721 |
| 2018 | 38 | 718 |
| 2019 | 39 | 671 |
| 2020 | 37 | 878 |
| 2021 | 41 | 800 |
College of Saint Benedict alumni
-
Denis McDonough
- Occupations
- civil servant
- Biography
-
Denis Richard McDonough is an American government official serving as the 11th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Joe Biden since 2021.
-
Connor Franta
- Occupations
- YouTubermemoiristentrepreneurtelevision producer
- Biography
-
Connor Joel Franta is an American YouTuber, author, artist, and businessman.
-
Paul M. Nakasone
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Paul Miki Nakasone is a four-star general in the United States Army who serves as the Commander of United States Cyber Command. He serves concurrently as the Director of the National Security Agency and as Chief of the Central Security Service. Nakasone took command of the United States Second Army and Army Cyber Command in October 2016, until the Second Army's inactivation in March 2017. In May 2018, he became head of the National Security Agency, the Central Security Service and the United States Cyber Command.
-
Matthew Logelin
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 45)
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Matthew Logelin is an American author, blogger, public speaker, and charity founder. In 2011, he published Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love, which was a New York Times best seller. His blog, Matt, Liz and Madeline: Life and Death, All in a 27-Hour Period, received over 40,000 hits per day at its height in 2008. Both the blog and the memoir document his grief and sudden single parenthood following the unexpected death of his wife, Liz Logelin, 27 hours after the birth of the couple's first child. A screen adaptation of the memoir starring Kevin Hart and presented by the Obamas premiered on Netflix in 2021. In 2009, Logelin established The Liz Logelin Foundation, a non-profit organization providing financial grants to families with children who have lost a parent. In 2018, he was featured on an episode of the podcast Reply All, where the hosts attempted to help him take down viral ads featuring misrepresentations about his and his wife's story.
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 | 422 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (320) 363 2750 |