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$55,756
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
College of Saint Benedict is an educational institution in Saint Joseph, MN. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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12 of 12 CLEP exams accepted
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In-State Students
Nearly all first-years receive a renewable Academic Achievement Scholarship of $32,000 to $40,000 a year; National Merit students can add $1,000 to $3,000 a year.
For students entering 2026-2027
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Competitive$32,000–$40,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Satisfactory academic progress
No separate application; first-year students are considered on acceptance and notified with the offer of admission.
Based on academic achievement and potential plus involvement and contributions to school or community. Nearly all incoming first-year students receive one. No GPA or test minimum is published.
National Merit Finalist Scholarship
Competitive$3,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Send the Financial Aid Office a copy of your National Merit letter.
For students recognized at this level by the National Merit program. Awarded for four years, in addition to other merit scholarships.
National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship
Competitive$2,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Send the Financial Aid Office a copy of your National Merit letter.
For students recognized at this level by the National Merit program. Awarded for four years, in addition to other merit scholarships.
National Merit Commended Scholarship
Competitive$1,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Send the Financial Aid Office a copy of your National Merit letter.
For students recognized at this level by the National Merit program. Awarded for four years, in addition to other merit scholarships.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,981
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$63,260
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,944
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Sociology Sociology | 4 | 67 | Accepted |
CLEP Introductory Business Law Business & Law | 2 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics Economics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Saint Joseph, Minnesota
Stearns County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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