College of Saint Benedict
College of Saint Benedict is one of the thirty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in a suburb, in Saint Joseph.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,937 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 524 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 456 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 87%). Every year 82% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.College of Saint Benedict's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $42,690, and fees were $1,048. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $42,690 and $1,048 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students1,937 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate87% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 46 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1933 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Admission
81%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1010 to 1220 |
ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,779/credit | |
In State Students | $1,779/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,779/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $80,055 | $80,055 | $80,055 |
ADN | 70 | $124,530 | $124,530 | $124,530 |
BSN | 125 | $222,375 | $222,375 | $222,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of College of Saint Benedict's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 27% | $4,365 |
Other Federal Grant | 12% | $3,485 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $4,930 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $24,856 |
Federal Student Loans | 72% | $6,236 |
Private Loans | 22% | $12,511 |
$26,912
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$16,184 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,520 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,963 |
$75,001 to $110,000$27,230 |
Over $110,000$31,491 |
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Student Population
1,937
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,937
Women
0
Men
99%
Full-time
1%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
80% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Asian |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.