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The College of Saint Benedict is a church-affiliated, liberal arts institution for women. Founded in 1887, it is a coordinate with Saint John''s University. Its 315-acre campus is located in St. Joseph, 75 miles from Minneapolis.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,391
Undergraduates
1,391
Women - 100%
27
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
89% of 1,895 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.69
SAT Math
530 average
470-590 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
620 average
550-640 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
23 average
20-27 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$74,468
Tuition and Fees
$57,698
Room and Board
$13,670
Average Percent of Need Met
91%
Average Freshman Award
$53,259
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$44,253
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
116
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Saint Joseph Population
6,656
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
90% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
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Blazer
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.1%
Asian
3.3%
Black/African-American
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
78.3%
Unknown
3.9%
International Students
3.6% from 20 countries
First-Year Students Returning
86.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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