Here are the current tuition and fee figures for College of Saint Benedict, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at College of Saint Benedict ran $55,756 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,216; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,540 |
| Fees | $1,216 |
| Total | $55,756 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would College of Saint Benedict cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how College of Saint Benedict tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, College of Saint Benedict is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the College of Saint Benedict Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at College of Saint Benedict has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $48,990 |
| Two Years Ago | $50,950 |
| One Year Ago | $52,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $54,540 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at CSB has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition moved up 3.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $57,702 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.61%, putting next year’s cost near $57,769.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $57,769 |
| In 2 Years | $59,855 |
| In 3 Years | $62,017 |
| In 4 Years | $64,257 |
| In 5 Years | $66,578 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $243,898.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at College of Saint Benedict, head to the College of Saint Benedict Financial Aid page.