College of Saint Benedict
37 South College Ave.
Saint Joseph, MN 56374

The College of Saint Benedict is a small thriving community of academic excellence. Students at this Catholic college in Minnesota benefit from the resources and opportunities of a larger college and the focused, individualized attention of a small school. Together with Saint John's University, the College of Saint Benedict offers joint academic programs and resources. The unique partnership integrates two previously separate colleges and opens the door to new opportunity.

In the context of the Catholic religion, academic programs are offered in dozens of academic areas including accounting, art, Asian studies, natural sciences, language, law, social work, and many others. This college in Minnesota also offers unique majors like peace studies, dance, and nutrition. Pre-professional programs include priesthood studies, forestry, occupational therapy, optometry, law, engineering, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy. This Catholic college in Minnesota also offers a number of academic programs outside the classroom, including internship programs, service learning projects, and undergraduate research opportunities.

The College of Saint Benedict offers a number of enriching programs outside the classroom as well. The majority of students at this Catholic liberal arts college in Minnesota complete an internship in their field of study, complete community service and service learning projects, and study abroad. Because the college experience is more than just academics, the College of Saint Benedict encourages students to nurture their personal and spiritual goals through social and extracurricular activities and spiritual exploration. In addition to cultural, social, and academic activities on this 3,000 acre campus, students enjoy the close access to St. Cloud and Minneapolis.

This college in Minnesota continues to expand with the ever changing demands of its students, faculty, and the world. It remains a leading institution of academic and cultural enrichment for high achieving students looking for a high quality education and a successful future.

Quick Facts:

• The College of Saint Benedict and its sister school, St. John's University, are ranked the top two out of three Catholic colleges in the country.


• The majority of students at this Catholic university in Minnesota are Catholic.


• This Catholic college in Minnesota currently enrolls nearly 4,000 students.


• The College of Saint Benedict offers more than 15 study abroad programs in countries including Greece, Spain, Italy, Guatemala, South Africa, and Ireland, among others.


• Together, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint. John's University offers more than 20 competitive sports teams and 15 intramural programs.