The 12 members are the first full graduating class in the first doctoral program to be offered at the school.
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The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University form a welcoming community built on 1,500 years of Benedictine hospitality. Bennies and Johnnies embrace an academically rigorous collaboration between two of the nation’s highest rated liberal arts schools. Whatever’s drawn you here … you have
come to succeed.
College of Saint Benedict
Founded in 1913 by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.
Saint John's University
Founded in 1857 by the Benedictine Monks of Saint John's Abbey.
Come for a visit, take a tour and begin to discover what being a Bennie or Johnnie is all about!
Our Students Come to Succeed
Student Life
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Research shows students living on campus are happier, healthier, more involved and more academically successful.
- 100+ student clubs and organizations
- 17 club sports
- 22 intramural sports
- 12 music ensembles (for all majors)
Learning with Impact
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Every Bennie and Johnnie engages in high-impact learning experiences like internships, undergraduate research and study abroad.
- Experience & Professional Development
- Internships & Experiental Learning
- Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholars
- Center for Global Education
- The Study - developing skills for academic success
Academics
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Discover majors and minors in fields with interest and impact to prepare you for a lifetime of success.
- 37 majors
- 40 minors
- 19 Pre-professional tracks
- Graduate – nursing
- Graduate – theology
Results
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We equip our alums for successful careers and lives of meaning.
- What’s the return on your college investment?
- You really can afford private college.
- Nearly every Bennie and Johnnie receives scholarship help.
News & Events
CSB and SJU host leaders from institutions to discuss the power and relevance of a Benedictine education.
Students must have grade-point averages greater than or equal to 3.80 for that semester.
Ella Martin is getting a competitive edge when it comes to graduate programs thanks to an internship she helped design and create with Essentia Health in Duluth.