Best Benedictine colleges in Minnesota
Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Benedictine colleges in Minnesota3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Minnesota.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Member institution of the Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities, per the association's membership (data/supplement/traditions.json).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 2
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
- Mass 1–2 weekdays
- 3
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns University | $25,672 | $27,000 | $76,786 | 75% |
| College of Saint Benedict | $26,640 | $26,944 | $63,260 | 77% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $27,846 | $20,000 | $65,934 | 71% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.