Overview
The College of Saint Benedict (for women) and Saint John's University (for men) are nationally recognized liberal arts colleges distinguished by a singular, undergraduate experience. This partnership gives students the opportunities of a large university while retaining the close personal attention of a premier liberal arts college. The colleges are committed to global learning and connection — a commitment that extends to experiences inside and outside of the classroom. All students complete at least one experiential learning activity such as undergraduate research, internships, study abroad or community service. The campuses are located on 3,300 acres of woods, lakes and prairie — providing students with unique opportunities for education and recreation. Through a four-year residential program, nearly all students live on campus.
Religious affiliation: Catholic Benedictine
Student body profile
Academics
Learning options
Honors program
Internships
Pre-professional programs
Study abroad/away
Pre-professional programs
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dental
Pre-Divinity
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Forestry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Public Health
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
I love having co-ed classes and activities, but then returning to all-female residence halls and forming really close relationships with the Bennies. All the resources available on campus are helping me reach my career goals. My professors and classmates have helped shape me into an overall better, more well-rounded, and culturally-aware person.
Kelsi Nusbaum '23
Admissions
Cost & financial aid
More than 90 percent of the students at CSB and SJU receive some form of financial aid. The average need-based award, including a student's merit scholarship, loan and student employment, is $27,000. Scholarships range up to $26,500 a year based on academic, leadership, artistic and service abilities.
First-time, full-time students receiving grants and scholarships
100%
Financial aid application deadline
March 15 priority deadline
FAFSA code
002341 CSB
002379 SJU
Learn more about financial aid at CSB and SJU.
Student activities
Number of student organizations
100+
Types of student organizations
Academic clubs
Community service
Cultural or ethnic
Political
Student interest/hobbies
Student government
Fine arts offerings
Instrumental music
Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Small Ensembles
Symphony Orchestra
Vocal Music
Men's Choir
Mixed Choir
Opera
Women's Choir
Theater & Dance
Comedy / Improv
Dance Team / Club
Swing dance
Theater productions
I love CSB and SJU because of the small class sizes, the collaboration and interaction that occur inside and outside of the classroom, the helpful and enthusiastic professors, and the close-knit campus community that the institutions have to offer.
David Johnson '19
Athletic programs
NCAA Division
Division III
Conference membership
Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
Men's varsity
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Hockey
Soccer
Swimming / Diving
Tennis
Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
Wrestling
Women's varsity
Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming / Diving
Tennis
Track and Field (indoor and outdoor)
Volleyball
After graduation
Disciplines with largest number of graduates
CSB:
1. Business, management, marketing and related support services
2. Biological and biomedical sciences
3. Psychology
SJU:
1. Business, management, marketing and related support services
2. Biological and biomedical sciences
3. Social Science
Alumni majors
Use LinkedIn’s alumni tool* to explore what Saint Benedict graduates or Saint John's graduates majored in and the types of careers they have and with which companies.
*based only on those who have accounts on LinkedIn
Contact information
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Office of Admission
P.O. Box 7155
Collegeville, MN56321
United States
Phone320-363-5060
Toll-free800-544-1489
Fax320-363-5650
Email[email protected]
Websitehttps://www.csbsju.edu/