HighSchoolOS How to Get Into College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data
College of Saint Benedict Admissions Statistics
How to Actually Get Into College of Saint Benedict
The bar here is clear
College of Saint Benedict admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.
Position your scores against the real bands
The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1048-1233 combined SAT or 20-27 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.
Use the Early Action round deliberately
College of Saint Benedict offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.
The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where College of Saint Benedict fits.
College of Saint Benedict Application Deadlines (2025-2026)
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Action (EA) | November 1, 2025 |
| earlyAction2 | December 1, 2025 |
| Regular Decision (RD) | January 15, 2026 |
Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.
Application Requirements & Costs
| Application platform | Common App |
| Application fee | $0 |
| Test scores | Required for some programs |
| Writing supplement | Not required |
| Counselor recommendation | Not required |
College of Saint Benedict Cost & Financial Aid
| Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) | $68,453 |
| Tuition & fees | $55,756 |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,550 |
| Average net price (aid-receiving families) | $26,640 |
What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income
Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $12,981 |
| $30-48k | $14,791 |
| $48-75k | $20,378 |
| $75-110k | $24,039 |
| $110k+ | $33,660 |
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