College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1887 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic (Benedictine) |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,045 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$29,981,845 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$N/A |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$24,924 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,898 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra |
Student Organizations: |
89 |
Honor Societies: |
Delta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau, Pi Mu Epsilon |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Companions on a Journey, VISTO, Knights of Columbus, MAGIS, Prepare Ministries, Alternative Spring Break Groups |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Asia Club, Bahamian Club, Cultural Fusion Club, Cultural Affairs Board, French Club, German Club, Multicultural Student Programs, Spanish Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Academic clubs for Accounting, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Economics, Education, English, History, International Affairs, Math, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Pre-Professional Health, Psychology, Social Work, Management, Sociology, and Speech. Sports Clubs for Aikido, Alpine Ski, Climbing, Crew, Dance, Lacrosse, Rugby, Cycling, Disc Golf, Snowboarding, Volleyball, Tae Kwon Do, Trapshooting, Ultimate Frisbee, and Water Polo. Special interest clubs including American Sign Language, Campus Groove Recordings, Campus Greens, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Gaming, Ducks Unlimited, Global AIDS Awareness Organization, Investment, Military Science, People Representing the Sexual Minority, Drama, Eagle Scouts, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Coalition for Global Solidarity, Students For Life, and Students Fostering Conservative Thought. Student Organizations such as Advocates for Sexual Consent, Health Advocates, Student Athletic Advisory Council, Emergency Medical Technicians, Joint Events Council, Outdoor Leadership Center, Peer Resource Program, Student Government, and AKS Service Sorority. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Record (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
study skills, other |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Wells Fargo, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Target Corporation, St. Cloud Hospital, Americorps, Mayo Clinic, Deloitte and Touche, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
673,477 |
Library Facilities: |
College of Saint Benedict Archives. Alcuin Library, the Saint John's University Archives, and Hill Museum & Manuscript Library on the campus of Saint John's University. |
Museums |
Benedicta Arts Center and Saint Benedict's Monastery Art and Heritage Place Museum. Saint John's Art Gallery, Arboretum, and Sommers Digital Film Studio (donated by director Stephen Sommers) on the campus of Saint John's University. |
Computers Available: |
604 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
8 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (67%), apartment for single students (33%), special housing for disabled students |
Sprinkler System: |
95% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
315 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Minneapolis / Saint Paul (75), Saint Cloud (20) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Saint Cloud (10) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Saint Joseph |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Saint John's University) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Club Involvement Fair, Welcome Fest, Pinestock, Festival of Cultures, Battle of the Bands, Asian New Year, Little Sibs Weekend, Stella Maris Ball, Father-Daughter Dance. |
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