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College of Saint Benedict

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Saint Joseph, MN

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Located in Saint Joseph, MN, College of Saint Benedict is a private small school with roughly 1,370 undergraduates. College of Saint Benedict is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 92%. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $87,159/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate92%
SAT range1048–1233
ACT range20–27
Undergrads1,370
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$68,453
4-year grad rate80%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,260

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans62%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out90%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$60,050/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$87,159/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$78,901/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$64,430/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,487/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$64,449/yr
English Language and Literature, General$51,753/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,492/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Nutrition Sciences$61,790/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$57,475/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$64,777/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,652
Typical room charge$5,858
Typical board charge$6,064

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate?

College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for College of Saint Benedict?

Admitted students at College of Saint Benedict typically score between 1048–1233 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for College of Saint Benedict?

Admitted students at College of Saint Benedict typically score between 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does College of Saint Benedict cost?

College of Saint Benedict's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,453 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for College of Saint Benedict?

College of Saint Benedict's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does College of Saint Benedict require students to live on campus?

No -- College of Saint Benedict doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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