College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,535
Graduate Enrollment: 15
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 91.79%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students: 21.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.5% (2002)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 57.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 44.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 34.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.9%
Black: 3.0%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 3.0%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $62,812
In-State tuition: $50,126Out-of-State tuition: $50,126
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,574 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,574 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $105,382 (2017)
Median Family Income: $86,621 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 63.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,944 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,906 |
| $30k-48k | $18,987 |
| $48k-75k | $20,110 |
| $75k-110k | $25,493 |
| $110k+ | $32,605 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 74%6-year graduation rate: 77%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,944 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,592 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 91.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 93.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 95.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 87.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 89.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,756 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,018 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 33 | $27,000 | $286 | $45,552 ($3,796) | $56,614 ($4,718) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 38 | $27,000 | $286 | $41,600 ($3,467) | $42,384 ($3,532) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 7 | $32,325 ($2,694) | $41,160 ($3,430) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,412 ($2,201) | $45,084 ($3,757) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 41 | $27,000 | $254 | $24,856 ($2,071) | $48,195 ($4,016) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 10 | $23,307 | $247 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 39 | $26,572 | $278 | $25,695 ($2,141) | $50,626 ($4,219) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 43 | $27,000 | $284 | $33,423 ($2,785) | $45,302 ($3,775) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,654 ($3,305) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 46 | $27,000 | $286 | $69,571 ($5,798) | $68,110 ($5,676) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $51,127 ($4,261) | $69,614 ($5,801) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $26,925 | $279 | $58,769 ($4,897) | $66,880 ($5,573) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $78,309Full time faculty: 78%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $86,715,330 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $111,096,479 (2022)