College of Saint Benedict
Women's college · Saint Joseph, MN · 1,370 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
92%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1048–1233
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$25,301
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$71,206
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into College of Saint Benedict?
College of Saint Benedict accepts about 92 of every 100 applicants (92%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1048 and 1233 on the SAT. A score at or above 1233 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1048, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says College of Saint Benedict is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on College of Saint Benedict's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does College of Saint Benedict cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $71,206 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,301 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $57,698 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$57,698
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$57,698
- Room & board$12,960
- Total cost of attendance$71,206
- Average net price after grants$25,301
Popular majors
Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Education.
College of Saint Benedict FAQ
- What is College of Saint Benedict's acceptance rate?
- 92% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for College of Saint Benedict?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1048–1233. Aim for 1233 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for College of Saint Benedict?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is College of Saint Benedict test-optional?
- The latest federal data says College of Saint Benedict is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on College of Saint Benedict's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does College of Saint Benedict cost?
- About $71,206 a year before aid; $25,301 on average after grants.
- What is College of Saint Benedict's FAFSA school code?
- 002341. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so College of Saint Benedict receives your information.
- What is College of Saint Benedict's graduation rate?
- 83% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to College of Saint Benedict
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN | 92% | 850–1140 | $19,090 | 67% |
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