Unlike most items you will purchase in life, the initial "sticker" price of college is only one factor in determining its actual cost. Merit scholarships and financial aid based on your family's income can significantly reduce your family's out-of-pocket costs. What you pay in the end will vary depending on your family's income, family fize, number of family members in college, and assets. Key to determining your financial aid eligibility is the "Effective Family Contribution."

How much does CSB/SJU cost?

That's a great question! The cost of attending CSB or SJU vary slightly because each campus has its own meal plan and CSB incorporates a $250 student health center fee.

CSB Costs for 2009-10

Tuition & Fees: $30,186
Room & board: $8,358
Estimated cost for books for the year: $800
Personal expenses: estimated at $75-$100 per month

SJU Costs for 2009-10

Tuition & Fees: $29,936
Room & board: $7,714
Estimated cost for books for the year: $800
Personal expenses: estimated at $75-$100 per month

Why we're worth it

Consider that 90 percent of our students graduate in four years! Compare this to Minnesota private colleges’ average of 63% or the state college average of 15%.
Most likely, you won't be paying the prices listed above. More than 93% of our students receive financial assistance to attend CSB/SJU in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and student employment.

Office of Admission
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John's University
PO Box 7155
Collegeville, MN 56321
(800) 544-1489
(320) 363-2196
(320) 363-2750 (fax)

E-mail admissions@csbsju.edu