A Unique Learning Experience
The College of Saint Benedict designs programs to meet the needs and aspirations of young women, emphasizing women’s leadership and a personal development profile that includes intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development.
Its values-based and value-added residential liberal arts education provides the framework for fulfilling lives of disciplined inquiry and leadership in careers devoted to the professions, public life and service to others.
How to Apply St Benedict’s College
| If you are an International Student, please review the International Student Checklist. If you are a Readmit Student, please review the Readmit Student page. Review our detailed Application Checklist. |
| Application Materials Required The Common App or CSB/SJU Application Official high school transcript Self-reported ACT or SAT test scores Optional Essay Letters of recommendation Official college transcripts (if any) |
Application Timeline
Full consideration will be given to those first-year applicants whose complete applications are submitted by the following dates. Once a student’s complete application is received, they will automatically be considered for our Merit-Based Scholarships.
Scholarships, Tuition & Aid
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Affordability
Even though families recognize the value of the high quality educational experience we offer, many students tell us they didn’t consider private school because of the price. If this is what you and your family are thinking we urge you to think again.
Lifetime Investment
In our most recent survey, 95 percent of 2024 graduates reported they were professionally employed, pursuing a graduate degree or in a full-time volunteer position within a year of earning their degree. Our graduates’ CSB/SJU experience prepared them not only for their first job, it prepared them for life. You can bank on that. Search our graduate database for yourself.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Merit-based Aid
- Merit-based aid is awarded to students based on a combination of their test scores, GPA, curriculum, extracurricular involvement and volunteer work. Students will be notified of their Merit-based Scholarships within approximately two weeks of receiving their admission decision.
- Other scholarships are available, as well.
Need-based Aid
- Need-based financial aid is available to qualifying students.
- Learn how to apply for need-based financial aid.
- If you’re interested in seeing a preliminary estimate of your financial aid eligibility, please fill out the Net Price Calculator.
Tuition and Other Costs
See the breakdown of estimated costs to attend CSB/SJU including tuition, fees, room and board, and books.