College of Saint Benedict Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
College of Saint Benedict is a private university in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, enrolling about 1,370 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.52% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,260 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $55,756
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,640 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.52% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,370 99.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 21.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 88.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1151
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,418
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,852
- Room & Board: $12,550 annual estimate
College of Saint Benedict: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Saint Benedict, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Saint Benedict?
College of Saint Benedict is located in Saint Joseph, MN (ZIP 56374).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is College of Saint Benedict public or private?
College of Saint Benedict is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does College of Saint Benedict cost?
Published tuition: $55,756.
Average net price after aid: $26,640.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,981 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,791 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,378 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,039 |
| $110,001+ | $33,660 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $223,024.
How hard is it to get into College of Saint Benedict?
Admission rate: 91.52%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1151 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is College of Saint Benedict?
Total enrollment: 1,370 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,418 students.
Graduate enrollment: 38 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Saint Benedict?
150%-time completion rate: 77.12%.
First-year retention: 86.3%.
What do graduates of College of Saint Benedict earn?
Median earnings: $54,567 six years after entry; $63,260 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,944.
19.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Saint Benedict known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (58 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (36 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (32 completions)
- Psychology, General (30 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (29 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (19 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (14 completions)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (14 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (14 completions)
- Nutrition Sciences (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Saint Benedict a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.52%; completion rate 77.12%; median earnings $63,260 at 10 years; net price $26,640. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$55,756
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Saint Benedict was $55,756.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,640
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Saint Benedict had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,640.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,560 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,640 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$223,024 4-Year Tuition
$12,550 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$69,306 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$277,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Saint Benedict.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Saint Benedict was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Saint Benedict in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,926 | $37,926 | $23,518 |
| 2014 | $39,402 | $39,402 | $23,679 |
| 2015 | $40,846 | $40,846 | $23,305 |
| 2016 | $42,271 | $42,271 | $24,143 |
| 2017 | $43,738 | $43,738 | $25,020 |
| 2018 | $45,264 | $45,264 | $26,332 |
| 2019 | $46,460 | $46,460 | $25,785 |
| 2020 | $48,444 | $48,444 | $25,954 |
| 2021 | $50,126 | $50,126 | $26,679 |
| 2022 | $52,108 | $52,108 | $27,340 |
| 2023 | $53,884 | $53,884 | $28,065 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.52% Acceptance Rate
1,852 Total Applicants
1,692 Students Admitted
379 First-Time Students Enrolled
22.40% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1151
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Saint Benedict reported total enrollment of about 1,370 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.7%). About 19.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 21.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Saint Benedict in 2024 is 1,370 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,418 students. Graduate enrollment is about 38 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
73.00% 100% Completion Time
77.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.00% of students graduating from College of Saint Benedict completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 0% male / 100% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of Saint Benedict.
Return on Investment
$26,944 Median Student Debt
$63,260 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
493.66% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of Saint Benedict.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 58 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 36 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 32 completions
4. Psychology, General: 30 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 29 completions
6. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 19 completions
7. English Language and Literature, General: 14 completions
8. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 14 completions
9. Art/Art Studies, General: 14 completions
Most popular programs at College of Saint Benedict.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Saint Benedict graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Saint Benedict from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 88.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,135
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,030
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Saint Benedict is a private non-profit institution located in Saint Joseph, MN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,370 students. Student body composition includes White (75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.7%). The admission rate is 91.52%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1151. The 150%-time completion rate is 77.12%. Approximately 19.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 21.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
College of Saint Benedict provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Saint Benedict located?
College of Saint Benedict is located in Saint Joseph, MN.
What is College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at College of Saint Benedict is 91.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,852 applicants and 1,692 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does College of Saint Benedict cost?
Reported tuition is $55,756 and average net price is $26,640 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,550 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of Saint Benedict?
College of Saint Benedict reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,418 students, White (75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Saint Benedict?
About 21.4% of students at College of Saint Benedict are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for College of Saint Benedict?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, College of Saint Benedict reports midpoint SAT about 1151 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of College of Saint Benedict earn?
Median earnings are $54,567 six years after entry and $63,260 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Saint Benedict?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Saint Benedict students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,944.
Is College of Saint Benedict public or private?
College of Saint Benedict is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Joseph, MN.
Is College of Saint Benedict an HBCU?
No. College of Saint Benedict is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Saint Benedict a tribal college?
No. College of Saint Benedict is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.