College of St. Benedict

What College of St. Benedict does

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (CSB+SJU) is a private, non-profit higher education institution operating two affiliated colleges in central Minnesota — the College of Saint Benedict, a women's college in St. Joseph, and Saint John's University, a coeducational university in Collegeville that includes the School of Theology and Seminary. Founded in 1857 under a Benedictine tradition, the combined institution serves traditional-age undergraduate students seeking a four-year residential education grounded in faith, community, mentorship, and ethical leadership, alongside graduate and seminary students at SJU. Students participate in a structured "True North Journey" mentoring program from enrollment to graduation, with 100% of students receiving some form of financial aid and graduates of the Class of 2025 reporting a $64,000 median annual salary.

The institution runs on an integrated technology stack anchored by Ellucian Banner Web Self Service for student information, financial aid, and registration; StarRez for housing; CBord's GET app for dining and meal plan management; Duo for two-factor authentication; and an internal student accounts and eBilling portal. A notable recent technology initiative is an AI Platform for Nursing Courses — developed by computer science students — that uses conversational AI personas to simulate real interactions with physicians, patients, and family members. Other program offerings include the E-Scholars Entrepreneurship Program, which has supported 20+ student venture cohorts with grants and mentorship, study abroad across 5 countries, and academic programs spanning the liberal arts, nursing, sciences, and theology.

The business model is subscription-style tuition plus auxiliary fees billed per semester. Undergraduate tuition is $29,215 per semester ($58,430 annually) for the 2026-2027 academic year, with required fees (Student Life, Health, Technology) of ~$676/year, meal plans ($2,870-$3,410/semester), and housing ($3,150-$4,000/semester depending on residence). Revenue is diversified through financial aid flows (federal Pell, Minnesota state grants, loans, institutional scholarships), donor contributions, and ancillary conference/event hosting on the 2,500+ acre Saint John's campus. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via campus visits, virtual 3D tours (YouVisit), social media (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn), and a newsroom/content engine targeting prospective students and families in the U.S. Midwest.

Name

College of St. Benedict

Legal name

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

Website

https://csbsju.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1857

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University is a private non-profit higher education system operating two affiliated Benedictine colleges in central Minnesota, serving undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students with tuition of $58,430 annually and 100% financial aid participation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Private liberal arts college
• Residential college programs
• Benedictine higher education
• Graduate theological studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Joseph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Full-time undergraduate tuition at $29,215 per semester ($58,430 annually) for 2026-2027 academic year
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing and meal plans billed per semester; housing ranges from $3,150-$4,000 per semester depending on residence hall
3. Financial Aid Services: Federal and state financial aid including Pell Grants, loans, Minnesota Grants, and institutional scholarships and grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University deliver four-year undergraduate residential education, graduate degree programs, and a School of Theology and Seminary across two affiliated campuses in St. Joseph and Collegeville, Minnesota. The institutions sell tuition, on-campus housing, meal plans, student health insurance, and ancillary student services, supplemented by SJU-hosted external conferences, retreats, weddings, and summer camps. Revenue is generated primarily through per-semester tuition, fees, housing, and dining charges billed to enrolled students.

Product overview

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University operates as a unified institution offering higher education services through an integrated platform ecosystem. The institution provides traditional academic programs alongside technology-enabled student services including Banner Web Self Service for academic/financial management, eBilling and payment systems, campus dining platforms (GET App/Dining Bucks), and a StarRez-based housing portal. A notable technology initiative includes an AI platform developed by computer science students for nursing education, enabling conversational practice with AI personas. The E-Scholars entrepreneurship program supports student innovation, including ventures like ANP Streaming. The institution also maintains conference and events services through SJU Events and Conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Programs
• School of Theology and Seminary
• On-Campus Residence Hall Housing
• Campus Meal Plans
• Student Health Insurance
• Conference and Event Hosting at Saint John's University

Quantifiable outcome

• $64,000 median annual salary for Class of 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Salem Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for nursing students gaining hands-on experience at St. Cloud community outpost, involving CSB+SJU nursing department, CentraCare, Public Safety Foundation, and St. Cloud Police Department
• E-Scholars Entrepreneurship ProgramcoreOthersJoint entrepreneurship program between CSB and SJU that supports student ventures with funding, mentorship, and resources. Has supported 20+ cohorts of student entrepreneurs including ambitious projects like ANP Streaming platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saint John's University: Operates as the co-educational counterpart to CSB within the same CSB+SJU collaborative partnership, sharing students, faculty, and resources. Listed separately here because many industry comparisons treat them as distinct institutions.
• Benedictine College: Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas offering undergraduate programs rooted in Benedictine values. Most directly comparable peer given shared Benedictine tradition, religious affiliation, and small private college positioning.
• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Catholic university in Winona, Minnesota offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a regional Catholic private institution competing for similar Midwest students.
• University of St. Thomas (Minnesota): Larger Catholic university in St. Paul, Minnesota with broader undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a faith-affiliated Minnesota private institution targeting overlapping student demographics.
• Saint Olaf College: Private Lutheran liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota with strong residential undergraduate focus. Comparable as a faith-affiliated Midwest liberal arts institution competing for similar regional students.
• Gustavus Adolphus College: Private Lutheran liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minnesota with similar size, residential model, and faith-affiliated identity. Comparable on price, mission, and target student profile.
• Macalester College: Highly selective private liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minnesota. Comparable as a premium-priced Midwest private liberal arts institution with strong outcomes data and residential focus.
• St. Catherine University: Catholic women's university in St. Paul, Minnesota historically serving similar student demographics to CSB. Comparable as a Catholic women's college in the same Minnesota market.
• Hamline University: Private university in St. Paul, Minnesota with undergraduate and graduate programs across professional schools. Comparable as a Minnesota private institution competing for overlapping students.
• Saint Vincent College: Benedictine Catholic liberal arts college in Latrobe, Pennsylvania sharing CSB+SJU's Benedictine heritage and values-based identity. Comparable on religious affiliation and small-college residential model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CSBSJU
• Facebookfacebook.com/timeline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csbsju
• Instagraminstagram.com/csbsju
• TikToktiktok.com/@csbsju

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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