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How strong are the academics at College of Saint Benedict?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
74%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Saint Benedict has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

College of Saint Benedict has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Saint Benedict's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at College of Saint Benedict:

89%
First-year retention rate
74%
4-year grad rate
78%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are College of Saint Benedict's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
25.4
32.12
38.84
45.56
52.28
59

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 3
  • European Studies/Civilization 1
  • Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 15
  • Biochemistry 6
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 28
  • Accounting 10
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 31
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 8
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 38
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 59
History
  • History, General 6
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Computational Mathematics 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 9
  • Nutrition Sciences 9
  • Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 2
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1
  • Data Science, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 6
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, Other 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 44
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Economics, General 4
  • Social Sciences, General 3
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 10
  • Music, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2

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