Admission Statement

Admission to the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University is open to all qualified students who demonstrate in their application promise of success in college. The traditional indicators of ability-college preparatory curriculum and grade point averages are important and carefully considered. In addition, Saint Benedict's and Saint John's seek to enroll students who show promise of community contribution and productive participation in the classroom as evidenced by both their academic record and their participation in extra-curricular activities.

A campus visit and tour are recommended for interested students. Call the Admission Office to set up an appointment.

Saint Benedict's and Saint John's review applications for admission beginning Oct 1. Students who submit a completed application by our November 15 priority deadline date will receive an admission decision no later than December 15 with scholarship notification two weeks post acceptance.  An application is considered complete when we have received the following: Application for admission and official high school transcript.   The second priority date is December 15.  An Admission decision for this deadline will be received no later than Jan. 15.  Application received after the second priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning Jan. 15.