Tuition and Costs

2024-2025 Undergraduate Federal Cost of Attendance

The following costs are taken into account for U.S. citizens and permanent residents when determining eligibility for Federal Student Aid. This is not a representation of your actual bill. Please reference Banner Self-Service for semester billed charges.

College of Saint Benedict Costs¹

Saint John’s University Costs²

In addition, we use the items below in the estimated total cost of attendance when determining financial need to cover expenses:

• Books and Supplies – $1,000
• Personal Expenses – $1,500
• Travel – $400-$1,200³
• Direct Loan Fee: $66
• Licensure/Exam Fee: $214-$678⁴
• Computer: One-Time purchase⁵

1. Federal cost of attendance estimates for on-campus housing are based on the median cost students pay for on-campus housing. For students approved, off-campus housing and food was calculated ($10,350) using the average cost of local and state housing costs The food cost uses the cost of the continuous meal plan. For students living at home, we utilize $3,000 for the year as the allowance for the cost of 3 meals per day, 7 days per week, during the academic year. ↩︎
2. Federal cost of attendance estimates for on-campus housing are based on the median cost students pay for on-campus housing. For students approved, off-campus housing and food was calculated ($10,350) using the average cost of local and state housing costs The food cost uses the cost of the continuous meal plan. For students living at home, we utilize $3,000 for the year as the allowance for the cost of 3 meals per day, 7 days per week, during the academic year. ↩︎
3. Licensure/Exam costs are included in the academic year the cost occurs for students whose program leads to a professional certification, licensure, or credential. ↩︎
4. Licensure/Exam costs are included in the academic year the cost occurs for students whose program leads to a professional certification, licensure, or credential. ↩︎
5. Federal cost of attendance includes purchasing a computer during a student’s program of study. Contact the financial aid office for more information, proof of purchase is required.  ↩︎