#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

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Clubs & Orgs

Study Abroad

CSB Athletics

SJU Athletics

Traditions

News & Events

Extending the Link to premiere latest documentary as part of Scholarship and Creativity Day

¿Dónde Vive?” (English translation ‘Where does it live?’) examines the impact diabetes has had on the community of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico.

Scholarship and Creativity Day set for April 25

The annual event spotlights the significant research, scholarship and creative projects undertaken by students, faculty and staff at CSB and SJU.

Phi Beta Kappa recognizes 44 students for academic excellence

A total of 44 students from CSB and SJU make up the 2024 list of inductees and join more than 800 members in the chapter. 

NEH grant will widen reach of research uncovering history of racial covenants in Central Minnesota

The nearly $60,000 grant will support more student research, as well as providing for the development of five different teaching modules or lesson plans based on the research that can be incorporated into a wide variety of courses.

Newsroom

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