College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN

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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.

Website: www.csbsju.edu/

Private
1,782
Undergraduate
Students
(100.0%) 1,782 Women
(%Not Reported) Men
Not reported
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
83% of 1,931 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
May 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
3.70
SAT Math
490-600 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
560 average
500-610 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25 average
22-27 range of middle 50%
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
$59,068
Tuition and Fees
$45,264
Room and Board
$10,904
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Freshman Award
$39,195
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$41,336
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
141
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 21% of classes
10-19 students: 37% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
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Campus Life

Saint Joseph Population
6,656
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
93% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Blazer
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.6% Asian
2.6% Black/African-American
8.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.3% White
0.0% Unknown
International Students
4.4% from 9 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
76.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
81%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
17.0%
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English 4  
Mathematics 3  
Science 2  
Foreign Language   2
Social Studies 2  
History    
Academic Electives 4  

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required Not reported
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only  
SAT Essay Component Policy Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
37 South College Avenue
City, State, Zip
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Phone
(320) 363-5060
Fax
(320) 363-5010
E-mail
admissions@csbsju.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
May 1
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15, December 15
Early Action Notification
January 15

Application Form

Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
 
Letters of Recommendation
 
Other
College preparatory program required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
83% of 1,931 applicants were admitted
Women
83% of 1,931 applicants were admitted
Men
Not reported
Students Enrolled
544 (34%) of 1,610 admitted students enrolled
Women
464 (29%) of 1,610 admitted students enrolled
Men
Not reported
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
86% of 1,656 applicants were admitted
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
3.70
3.75 and Above
53%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
5%
2.00 - 2.49
1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
490-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
7%
Score of 600 - 700
17%
Score of 500 - 600
50%
Score of 400 - 500
26%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW
560 average
500-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
5%
Score of 600 - 700
26%
Score of 500 - 600
45%
Score of 400 - 500
24%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
25 average
22-27 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
12%
Score of 24 - 29
47%
Score of 18 - 23
39%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 34%
Top quarter: 62%
Top half: 91%
National Merit Scholar
1%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
$59,068
Tuition and Fees
$45,264
Room and Board
$10,904
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$1,900
Payment Plans
Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
csbfinaid@csbsju.edu
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning December 15
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002341		 Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
379 (89.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
331 (86.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
331 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
127 (37.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Award
$39,195
Need-Based Gift
Received by 326 (98.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $33,552
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 329 (93.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,746
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 304 (99.5%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
82 (18.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,006

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
1,494 (84.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,330 (89.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,330 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
390 (31.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
88%
Average Award
$38,456
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,274 (96.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $31,926
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,264 (93.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,784
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,227 (93.0%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
437 (25.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,503

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
72%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$41,336
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
4.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Private loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences
Number of Awards
1,623
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Music, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
226
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni, International Students, Out-of-State Students
Number of Awards
660
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$2,701
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Accounting
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Asian Studies/Civilization
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • European Studies/Civilization
  • French Language and Literature
  • German Language and Literature
  • History, General
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music, General
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • Philosophy
  • Physics, General
  • Physics, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
English, Business/marketing, Psychology
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
141
Part-Time Faculty
28
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
75%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 21% of classes
10-19 students: 37% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 76% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,437,771
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
248
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Location and Setting

Saint Joseph Population
6,656
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Campus Size
300 acres

Weather

Temperature
-2.4 average low in January, 77.4 average high in September
Rain
109 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
8 miles from campus in St. Cloud
Nearest Train Station
9 miles from campus in St. Cloud

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
93% of all students
Housing Requirements
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
 
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
 

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
 

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Blazer
School Colors
Red and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Basketball x      
Cross-Country Running x      
Golf x      
Ice Hockey x      
Soccer x      
Softball x      
Swimming And Diving x      
Tennis x      
Track And Field x      
Volleyball x      
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball x  
Cross-Country Running x  
Golf x  
Ice Hockey x  
Soccer x  
Softball x  
Swimming And Diving x  
Tennis x  
Track And Field x  
Volleyball x  
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball    
Cross-Country Running    
Golf    
Ice Hockey    
Soccer    
Softball    
Swimming And Diving    
Tennis    
Track And Field    
Volleyball    
Women's Club Sports
crew, lacrosse, rugby, skiing (cross-country), ultimate Frisbee
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, joint events council, outdoor leadership center, magis ministries, enactus, archipelago caribbean association
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus

Student Body

Coeducational
No, women only
All Undergraduates
1,782
Women
1,782 (100.0%)
Men
NotReported (%NotReported)
Full-Time Undergraduates
1,764
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.6% Asian
2.6% Black/African-American
8.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.3% White
0.0% Unknown
International Students.
4.4% from 9 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
76.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
79.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
82.0%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
81%
Average Starting Salary
81%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
17.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Engineering 1%
Law 2%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 8%
Medicine 2%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 1%
Other 6%

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