ROTC at College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: College of Saint Benedict students join Army ROTC at Saint John's University Minnesota.
Cross-town & partner options
College of Saint Benedict students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at St. Cloud State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at College of Saint Benedict in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 92% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,048–1,233 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–27 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $55,756 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $55,756 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 77% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from College of Saint Benedict. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
College of Saint Benedict has 1,370 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: College of Saint Benedict takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | School of Liberal Arts | Up to $14,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Liberal Arts | Up to $14,000 |
| Graduate | School of Liberal Arts | Up to $14,000 |
| Graduate | School of Liberal Arts | Up to $14,000 |
| Doctorate | School of Liberal Arts | Up to $14,000 |
| Doctorate | School of Liberal Arts | Up to $14,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at College of Saint Benedict: FAQ
Does College of Saint Benedict have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: College of Saint Benedict students join Army ROTC at Saint John's University Minnesota.
Which ROTC branches can College of Saint Benedict students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Saint John's University Minnesota, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at College of Saint Benedict on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at College of Saint Benedict and train with the unit at Saint John's University Minnesota.
School links and location
These links belong to College of Saint Benedict. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
csbsju.edu
- Admissions
csbsju.edu
- Apply
csbsju.edu
- Financial aid
csbsju.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Saint Joseph, MN 56374
IPEDS UNITID: 174747
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