College of Saint Benedict
PrivateSaint Joseph, MN
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026This is Early Action I. Early Action II is due Dec 1, 2026.
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on College of Saint Benedict's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against College of Saint Benedict's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what College of Saint Benedict weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, 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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