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College of Saint Benedict Business Programs

College of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Joseph, MN. A Suburban Area offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

College of Saint Benedict Rankings

Saint Benedict has earned the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#38 of 76	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#112 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#886 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is College of Saint Benedict?

Contact information for Saint Benedict are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Phone:	3203635011
Website:	csbsju.edu/
Admissions:	csbsju.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	csbsju.edu/admission/cost-aid-scholarships/

How Do I Get Into Saint Benedict?

You can apply to Saint Benedict online at: https://csbsju.edu/admission/apply

Saint Benedict is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Saint Benedict

This is what Saint Benedict requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Saint Benedict?

Saint Benedict maintains an acceptance rate of 92%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Saint Benedict, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 565 and 643. Math scores were between 483 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1048 to 1233. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Saint Benedict ranged between 20 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Saint Benedict can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Women	1,840	1,684	92%

Can I Afford College of Saint Benedict?

The average net price after aid at Saint Benedict is $28,065. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$54,540
In-State Fees	$1,216
Out-of-State Tuition	$54,540
Out-of-State Fees	$1,216
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$55,756
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$55,756

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Saint Benedict receive some form of financial aid (379 students).

Nearly 99% of students at Saint Benedict receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,837 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,549.

Student Loan Debt

62% of Saint Benedict undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,430 per year.

College of Saint Benedict Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 27 students enrolled at Saint Benedict. Saint Benedict is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,392 undergraduate students at Saint Benedict, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of College of Saint Benedict undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	43
Black or African American	30
Hispanic	144
White	1,049
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	52

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Saint Benedict are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	297
Texas	16
Wisconsin	5
California	3
Illinois	3

Additionally, approximately 3.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

College of Saint Benedict Graduate Student Diversity

41 of Saint Benedict’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Saint Benedict, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of College of Saint Benedict graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Hispanic	3
White	34

Online Learning at College of Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

5 undergraduate students at Saint Benedict took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 38 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at College of Saint Benedict

The following business majors are available at Saint Benedict, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	36	—	—	36
Accounting and Related Services	13	—	—	13

Academic Programs at College of Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Saint Benedict has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.