College of Saint Benedict

37 S College Ave, Saint Joseph, MN 56374

http://www.csbsju.edu/

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School Description

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Coordinate Mission and Vision

The mission of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University is to provide the very best residential liberal arts education in the Catholic university tradition. They foster integrated learning, exceptional leadership for change and wisdom for a lifetime.

On the undergraduate level, the College of Saint Benedict enrolls women and Saint John's University enrolls men. Together, the two colleges make these mission commitments to their students:

* A coherent liberal arts curriculum which focuses on questions important to the human condition, demands clear thinking and communicating and calls forth new knowledge for the betterment of humankind.

The colleges will excel in study of the intersection of global cultures and community sustainability, leavened by the commitments of the Catholic intellectual life.

* An integrative environment for learning which stresses intellectual challenge, open inquiry, collaborative scholarship and artistic creativity.

The colleges will excel as learning communities promoting the integration of professional and personal lives through opportunities for experiential learning.

* An emphasis on the personal growth of women and men, which incorporates new knowledge about the significance of gender into opportunities for leadership and service on each campus and across both campuses.

The colleges will excel, individually and coordinately, in cultivation and reflection on the social, spiritual and physical development of men and women.

* An experience of Benedictine values which fosters attentive listening to the voice of God, awareness of the meaning of one's existence and the formation of community built on respect for individual persons.

The colleges will excel in fostering the understanding and cultivation of the individual and communal vocation of all, informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition, Benedictine values, ecumenism and respect for diverse cultures.

* Cultivation of the habit of promoting the common good which is formed by knowledge, faith and an open-hearted response to the needs of others.

The colleges will excel in fostering understanding of Catholic social teachings and consequent action to improve the well-being of the underserved, enhance overall community life and protect the environment .

Undergraduate Learning Goals and Objectives
Academic

Student learning at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University is based in the mission statements of each institution and the coordinate mission statement. It is represented by the integrated system of learning goals articulated below.

1. Graduates will be able to analyze the influence of the Catholic and Benedictine traditions on the human condition.
2. Graduates will be able to integrate knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences as they explore the human condition.
3. Graduates will be able to integrate the liberal arts and sciences with the skills, values and depth of knowledge specific to a major field of study in preparation for further professional development.
4. Graduates will be able to apply clear thinking and communication skills to the exploration of fundamental questions of the human condition.
5. Graduates will be able to establish patterns of life-long learning to seek and integrate knowledge of self and the world.
6. Graduates will be able to provide leadership and service in community to improve the human condition.
7. Graduates will be able to communicate sensitivity to and understanding of gender and cultural differences in order to improve the human condition.

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College of Saint Benedict

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The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), for women, and Saint John’s University (SJU), for men, are partnered liberal arts colleges respectively located in St. Joseph and Collegeville, Minnesota, USA. Students attend classes and activities together, and have access to the resources of both campuses. CSB/SJU are located about three and a half miles apart - the campuses are located on of forests, prairies, and lakes.

Partnership

CSB and SJU are two separate institutions that share a single academic program. Men and women attend classes together on both campuses. About 4,000 students are enrolled in CSB/SJU combined.

The Institute of International Education ranks CSB/SJU among the top baccalaureate institutions in the nation for the number of students who study abroad. Additionally, the colleges enroll 175 students from 35 countries, and offer 200 undergraduate courses that have a global focus.

The Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict is a performing arts center on campus. The BAC presents three annual performances by the Minnesota Orchestra and has recently commissioned works by Diavolo and Merce Cunningham Dance Company. The Hill Museum and Manuscript Library at SJU is home to the Saint John's Bible (the first hand-scribed bible in 500 years) and a collection of religious sculpture, paintings, prints, and artifacts. Saint John's University also includes Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary, a graduate school which confers Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees. The school also prepares seminarians for the priesthood.

Housing

All first-year and sophomore students are required to live on-campus.

Men

Freshman dorms for the men of Saint John's University include Saint Thomas Aquinas Hall (Tommy Hall) and Saint Mary Hall. There are two men per dorm room in both of these buildings. Sophomore men at Saint John's live in three residence halls: St. Bernard (Bernie), St. Boniface (Bonnie), and St. Patrick (Pat). St. Boniface Hall and St. Patrick Hall are connected. Again, all three Sophomore halls have two men per dorm room. There are other housing options available for sophomores like St. Benet Hall which is attached to the Quadrangle Building (Quad). Also St. Joseph Hall (Joe Hall), St. Gregory House (Greg), and the Virgil Michel Apartments are an option. The first floor of Tommy is another common option for Sophomores to live. All of these are separate from the other three sophomore dorm halls. There are also housing options for juniors and seniors to live on campus, like on-campus apartments. These apartments include Placid House, Maur House, Saint Vincent Court, and Metten Court.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Blazers
Nickname:
CSB

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,054
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,454
Students Receiving Aid:
94%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at College of Saint Benedict

Bachelor's Level Programs

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    • Nutrition Sciences
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
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      • Sociology
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  • Social Work

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      • General Computer Science
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 96%
Asian 2%
Other 1%
Hispanic 1%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Minnesota 85%
Wisconsin 2%
North Dakota 2%
Nebraska 1%
Iowa 1%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 76%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Track (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 23,454    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 23,064    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 390    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,726 20%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,456 34%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 8,404 94%  
Student Loans:
$ 6,249 66%  
Any Aid:
  94%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 86% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 14%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 535, Math: 540
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 650, Math: 660
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
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