Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at College of Saint Benedict, we project that on average students will pay $32,237, while the advertised price of attendance is $72,598. That’s a difference of $40,361.
| Year | Net in-state price at College of Saint Benedict | In-state sticker price at College of Saint Benedict |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $32,237 | $72,598 |
| 24-25 | $31,324 | $70,542 |
| 23-24 | $30,437 | $68,544 |
| 22-23 | $29,720 | $66,930 |
| 21-22 | $28,746 | $64,600 |
| 20-21 | $28,269 | $62,290 |
| 19-20 | $27,960 | $60,028 |
| 18-19 | $28,177 | $58,668 |
| 17-18 | $27,961 | $56,880 |
| 16-17 | $26,912 | $55,206 |
| 15-16 | $26,867 | $53,475 |
| 14-15 | $26,185 | $51,759 |
| 13-14 | $25,559 | $49,970 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At College of Saint Benedict this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $35,379, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $15,539. That's a difference of $19,840.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at College of Saint Benedict |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $15,539 |
| $30K-$48K | $17,158 |
| $48K-$75K | $24,453 |
| $75K-$110K | $29,949 |
| >$110K | $35,379 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At College of Saint Benedict, over the last five years 81% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at College of Saint Benedict.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at College of Saint Benedict | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 84% | 31% |
| Asian | 72% | 45% |
| Black | 65% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 60% | 28% |
| White | 84% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 69% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. College of Saint Benedict has 1,506 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 100% of students are female.
And about 80% of students are white.