The Bennies will take on Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the first game of a four-team, double elimination regional Thursday in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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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
The 2023-24 academic year marked the first time commencement exercises at both the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University were held on the same day.
The Johnnies found out Monday they had received one of nine at-large bids available to the 43-team field.
Morgan Van Beck, a Sartell High School graduate, will teach English in Colombia beginning Aug. 1, while Amelia Kahlhamer, a Holdingford High School graduate, will teach English in Romania beginning this September.