P.O. Box 2000
Collegeville, MN 56321

Located in Collegeville, Minnesota, Saint John's University is a Catholic school for men, noted for its singular and mutually beneficial partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, a neighboring school for women. These two Minnesota universities of higher learning are rooted in the Catholic, Benedictine traditions, and run the same undergraduate academic program. Both student bodies share classes on both school campuses. At the same time, each school remains an individual college. Saint John's University has its own athletic programs, dormitories, and campus. In addition to its undergraduate programs in the liberal arts, SJU conducts graduate programs in theological studies.

SJU's undergraduate academic program, shared with CSB, has five divisions: natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, humanities, and interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. Within these divisions, students can choose from over 40 majors within over 60 areas of study. Bachelor of arts degrees are conferred, as well as a bachelor of science in nursing. There are nearly 300 full-time faculty members, the vast majority of which hold terminal degrees in their areas of Expertise. There are also more than 60 faculty members working part-time. Members of the faculty teach every class. There is a student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, while the average population of a classroom is 21 students. In addition, SJU offers, in partnership with CSB, well over a dozen study abroad programs that last for the duration of a whole semester. SJU conducts these programs in over a dozen countries. These include, among others, Ireland, Italy, South Africa, Spain, France, England, Guatemala and Greece. Many international study programs of shorter duration are also offered. More than half of Saint John's University's students make use of the Minnesota university's study abroad programs.

Saint John's University's central Minnesota campus is nestled within more than 3,000 acres of beautiful forest property that includes lakes and prairies. The Minnesota university's campus is located a half-dozen miles from the College of Saint Benedict's. SJU is also just a short drive from the urban area of St. Cloud. Between the two colleges there are more than 60 organizations and clubs, including intramural sports and club sports. Saint John's University and College of Saint Benedict also boast a number of varsity teams.

Quick Facts:

Tuition and fees for Saint John's University's 2008-2009 academic year come to $28,668.

Between both SJU and CSB, the total enrollment figure for undergraduates is more than 3,900.

Saint John's University and College of Saint Benedict are largely residential schools, with more than 80% of their students residing on the campuses.

The institutional planning and research department has established Strategic Directions 2010, a continuing document, updated each year, which devises strategies for the near future, designed to build upon the success of SJU and CSB, and to ensure their continued excellence.

Both colleges were founded in the 19th century.

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