College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, College of Saint Benedict serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,370 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $63,260 ten years after enrollment, which is 55% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 80.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,944, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.35x. The average net price after financial aid is $26,640 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Teacher Education, and Communications.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,260
Graduation Rate
80.3%
Median Debt
$26,944
Average Net Price
$26,640
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.59x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.35x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,370
Admission Rate
91.5%
Average SAT
1151
Retention Rate
86.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$55,756
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,756
Pell Grant Rate
19.9%
Federal Loan Rate
62.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,981
Income $30K–$48K
$14,791
Income $48K–$75K
$20,378
Income $110K+
$33,660
Student Demographics
White
75.5%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
10.4%
Asian
3.1%
Two or More Races
0.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
89.8%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Didactic Program in Dietetics (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Masters degree (Preaccredited)
Programs (33)
Bachelor (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $84,492 | 59 |
| Biology | $60,050 | 50 |
| Psychology | $57,475 | 48 |
| Teacher Education | $51,487 | 38 |
| Communications | $64,430 | 31 |
| Business Administration & Management | $78,901 | 29 |
| Political Science | $64,777 | 16 |
| Physiology | Not reported | 15 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 13 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 12 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $61,790 | 11 |
| English Language & Literature | $51,753 | 10 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | $87,159 | 10 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 6 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 6 |
| Economics | Not reported | 5 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Peace Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $64,449 | Not reported |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Classical and Ancient Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Physics | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Colleges in Minnesota
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