College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
TypePrivate liberal arts colleges
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Benedictine)
Academic affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa, Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
NAICU[1]
Endowment$86.7 million (2020)[2]
PresidentBrian J. Bruess
ProvostRichard Ice
Academic staff
300 full-time; 52 part-time
Undergraduates3640
Location, ,
United States
CampusRural
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIMIAC
Websitewww.csbsju.edu
Saint John's University
Latin: Universitas Sancti Joannis Baptistae
Former names
Saint John's Seminary
Saint John’s College (1857–1883)[3]
MottoInduamur Arma Lucis
Motto in English
Put on the Armor of Light
TypeMen's college
Established1857 (1857)
Endowment$206.0 million (2020)[2]
Budget$109.8 million (2016)[4]
PresidentBrian J. Bruess
Undergraduates1716[5]
Location, ,
United States

45°34′51″N 94°23′33″W / 45.58083°N 94.39250°W / 45.58083; -94.39250
Colors   Red and blue[6]
NicknameJohnnies
MascotRat (unofficial)

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are two closely related private, Benedictine liberal arts colleges in Minnesota. The College of Saint Benedict is a women's college in St. Joseph, while Saint John's University (nicknamed Johnnies) is a men's college in Collegeville. Students at the institutions have a shared curriculum and access to the resources of both campuses.

  1. ^ "Member Center". Archived from the original on November 9, 2015.
  2. ^ a b As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "A Brief History of Saint John's Abbey". saintjohnsabbey.org. Saint John's Abbey. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Kennedy, Patrick. "Minnesota Nonprofit 100". StarTribune News. Minneapolis StarTribune. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  5. ^ "At a Glance". Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  6. ^ "Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference: SJU". Archived from the original on October 31, 2007. Retrieved October 2, 2007.

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