First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 | January 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csbsju.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management | 34 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 32 |
| Psychology | 29 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 14 |
| Art/Art Studies | 14 |
Show the other 23 majors
| Accounting | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Computer Science | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Physics, Other | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
St. Cloud, MN
205,878 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
St. Cloud Regional (STC)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20
Elevation
1,100 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
4°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
57.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,040 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Saint Johns University4 mi
- Saint Cloud State University8 mi
- Crown College55 mi
- North Central University66 mi
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design66 mi
- Bethel University66 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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