#1 and #2 Colleges
in Minnesota for Getting Jobs
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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!

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Student Life

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

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

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

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.

Learn more about Student Life at Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s

Student Success

Student Support

Res Life

Clubs & Orgs

Study Abroad

CSB Athletics

SJU Athletics

Traditions

News & Events

Students present Innovation Scholars experiential research project findings

Working at the intersection of science, healthcare and entrepreneurship, the multidisciplinary team of four CSB and SJU students spent four months tackling a challenging tech transfer project.

SJU senior blends passion for music with academic pursuits

Frank Doyle is an exercise and health science major, who is also involved in a number of instrumental and vocal groups on campus.

SJU student-athletes, others in campus communities pack meals for those in need

Sunday’s event – held on the SJU campus in Guild Hall – was the centerpiece of the SJU athletic department’s eighth-annual food packing service project.

CSB and SJU Senior Art Exhibition begins March 23

“Before Knowing Why” will feature the work of senior art majors on display in the Gorecki Gallery in CSB’s Benedicta Arts Center and the Alice R. Rogers and Target Galleries in the Saint John’s Art Building.

Newsroom

Read the latest news stories, see announcements and other noteworthy information.