Founded: 1971 (merger)

Type of institution: Small liberal arts college

Setting: Small town

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,352 (2008–09 academic year)

Total average cost: $26,425 (tuition, room and board for 2009–10)

Undergraduate majors: 39

Five Key Points

1.   Priests and sisters ensure continued Benedictine charism.

2.   Students choose from liberal arts courses to fulfill 60 percent of
graduation requirements.

3.   Strong religious studies and
philosophy departments.

4.   An impressive and active campus ministry program.

5.   Strong pro-life club and football and basketball programs.