College of Saint Benedict's published cost of attendance is $68,453. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,981, middle-income families pay around $20,378, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,660.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $68,453 |
| Tuition and Fees | $55,756 |
| Room and Board | $12,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$41,813 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,640 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,981 |
| $30–48k | $14,791 |
| $48–75k | $20,378 |
| $75–110k | $24,039 |
| $110k+ | $33,660 |
College of Saint Benedict's published cost of attendance is $68,453. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,981, middle-income families pay around $20,378, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,660. Azimuth ranks College of Saint Benedict #1054 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. College of Saint Benedict's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional financing. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. The gap between published cost and actual net price — particularly for lower-income families — reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid allocation. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,944, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,778; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,895, median federal debt of $26,944 projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of College of Saint Benedict earn median 4-year earnings of $63,895, placing College of Saint Benedict in the 63.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks College of Saint Benedict #534 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings profile reflects College of Saint Benedict's concentration in Biological Sciences, a field where early-career outcomes tend to be moderate relative to higher-earning professional and quantitative disciplines. The program lineup shows strength in biological and health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 50 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,492, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 48 students earning $57,475, while Biology, General produces 41 graduates at $60,050. These programs anchor the institution's degree output and represent the typical earnings trajectory for College of Saint Benedict graduates. Communication and Media Studies and Teacher Education round out the top five, with graduates earning $64,430 and $51,487 respectively. The consistency across these programs suggests that College of Saint Benedict's outcomes are relatively stable across its primary academic portfolio, with earnings reflecting the regional labor market and field-specific demand in MN.
