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College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN csbsju.edu 1,392 students

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.

Programs
9
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,104
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$53,884
Sticker price (est.)

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.

Key Insight

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
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

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
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
68
$75,656/yr High 2.5x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
67
$64,410/yr Very High 2.8x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
61
$54,373/yr High 2.6x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
45
$43,466/yr High 1.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
37
$45,702/yr High 2.0x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
35
$41,029/yr High 1.5x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
35
$35,104/yr Very High 0.6x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
31
$35,800/yr High 1.8x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools →
18
$28,402/yr High 1.7x

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