Saint Joseph Seminary College

75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, LA 70457

Saint Joseph Seminary College School Description

Saint Joseph Seminary College is a community of faith and learning, rooted in the Benedictine tradition, that promotes the development of the whole person. Its academic and formation programs foster the commitment of seminarians to the Roman Catholic priesthood in accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation.

The Seminary College also supports preparation for service in lay ministries through the Religious Studies Institute, and makes available its educational and other resources to the local community.

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Saint Joseph Seminary College

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Saint Joseph Seminary College, also known as St. Ben's, is a private four-year seminary college founded in 1891. It is operated by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Joseph Abbey and the dioceses of the ecclesiastical provinces of New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. The piney woods campus is located in St. Benedict, Louisiana, north of Covington.

The college is fully-accredited and offers bachelor of arts degrees in philosophy in either liberal arts or religious studies to men seeking eventual ordination as priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The college also has a two-year pre-theology program for students who have already attained a college degree. After attending St. Joseph's Seminary, seminarians wishing to continue priestly studies will attend a graduate seminary. In the past, Saint Joseph Seminary College has also offered degrees with majors in psychology, history, and English.

It has a long history of forming men to the priesthood for the Gulf South region. Those who attend St. Ben's experience the unique gift of the Benedictine Order, a refined liturgy. The Liturgy of the Hours sung in community as well as the special liturgies throughout the year are a source of spiritual inspiration to the seminarians and the locals.

There is also the tradition of a flag football game, called Bonfire, between St. Ben's and the graduate seminary, Notre Dame. This tradition has gone on for well over 70 years. The annual game takes place in a field on the vast property of the Abbey the Friday before Thanksgiving. The students at St. Ben's spend weeks building a massive bonfire out of the downed trees on the property. After the game, the two seminaries join together to share in fellowship and traditional Louisiana foods around the bonfire.

Notable alumni:

  • Bernard Francis Law
  • Shelton Joseph Fabre
  • John Clement Favalora
  • Glen John Provost

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
151
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
63%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$12,175
Students Receiving Aid:
44%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Saint Joseph Seminary College Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Saint Joseph Seminary College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 63%
Part-Time 37%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 76%
Hispanic 14%
African-American 7%
Other 2%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 78%
Out-of-State 22%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Louisiana 78%
Texas 7%
Georgia 7%
California 7%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 93%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Saint Joseph Seminary College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 12,175    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 10,865    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,200    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$1,213 22%  
State and Local Grants:
$2,189 22%  
Any Aid:
  44%  

Saint Joseph Seminary College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

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