College of Saint Benedict
The College of Saint Benedict is located on a scenic campus in St. Joseph, Minnesota. As a women's college closely linked with Saint John's University for men, students experience a unique coordinate system with shared academic resources and social opportunities. The Benedictine values foster a strong sense of community and service among students. This setup gives students access to a wide array of courses and facilities across both campuses.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. College of Saint Benedict's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 63% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $22,583, roughly 58% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $14,326 | $57,304 |
| $30K – $48K | $15,818 | $63,272 |
| $48K – $75K | $22,544 | $90,176 |
| $75K – $110K | $27,611 | $110,444 |
| $110K+ | $32,617 | $130,468 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $53,884 | $215,536 |
Programs at College of Saint Benedict
9 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
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68
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$75,656/yr | High | 2.5x |
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Accounting
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67
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$64,410/yr | Very High | 2.8x |
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Business Administration
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61
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$54,373/yr | High | 2.6x |
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Teacher Education
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45
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$43,466/yr | High | 1.1x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
37
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$45,702/yr | High | 2.0x |
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Psychology
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35
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$41,029/yr | High | 1.5x |
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Political Science
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35
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$35,104/yr | Very High | 0.6x |
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Biology
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31
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$35,800/yr | High | 1.8x |
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18
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$28,402/yr | High | 1.7x |
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