First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 99 |
| Accounting | 62 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 26 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 15 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Psychology | 13 |
| Biochemistry | 9 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 8 |
| Physics, Other | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Finance | 1 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 |
| Data Science | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 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
Faith groups
Cru, 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
Rural, near a city
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 3.7 of 20
Elevation
1,205 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
$990 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
- College of Saint Benedict4 mi
- Saint Cloud State University12 mi
- Crown College57 mi
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design69 mi
- North Central University69 mi
- Bethel University70 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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