College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

College of Saint Benedict
MottoSic Luceat Lux Vestra
Motto in English
So Let Your Light Shine
TypePrivate liberal arts colleges
Established1913
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Benedictine)
Academic affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
NAICU
Endowment$130.58 million (2024)
PresidentBrian J. Bruess
ProvostRichard Ice
Academic staff
300 full-time; 52 part-time
Undergraduates1,436 (Fall 2023)
Location, ,
United States
CampusRural
NicknameBennies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIMIAC
Websitewww.csbsju.edu
Saint John's University
Former names
Saint John's Seminary
Saint John’s College (1857–1883)
MottoInduamur Arma Lucis
Motto in English
Put on the Armor of Light
TypeMen's college
Established1857 (1857)
Endowment$300.88 million (2024)
PresidentBrian J. Bruess
Undergraduates1,556 (Fall 2023)
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
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 college for women in St. Joseph and Saint John's University is a university for men in Collegeville. Students at the institutions have a shared curriculum and access to the resources of both campuses. Together, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer over 70 areas of study to undergraduate students, plus graduate programs in nursing and theology.