#1 and #2 Colleges
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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

Alumna Katie Boylan to give address at Saint Ben’s commencement ceremony

Boylan will address the 2024 Saint Ben’s graduating class of 344 undergraduate women and 14 nursing master’s and doctoral graduates on May 11.

Alumnus Paul Williams to give address at Saint John’s commencement ceremony

Williams will address the 2024 Saint John’s graduating class of 355 undergraduate men and 38 School of Theology and Seminary graduates on May 11.

Campus Compact honors two students for civic impact

Ella Martin and Ryan Imm received Presidents’ Student Leadership Awards.

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. 

Newsroom

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