A member institution of De La Salle University System, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde started as the College for Career Development of De La Salle University in 1980. It was renamed Community College in 1988. Because of the need to expand, the College moved to its present location at 2544 Taft Avenue, Manila in January 1989. In April 1994, DLS-CSB became an autonomous College.

DLS-CSB recognizes the uniqueness of each learner and the multidimensionality of human intelligence. As such, it offers distinctly relevant and innovative degree and non-degree programs designed for the development of persons for professions in the arts, design, management, service industries, computer applications in business and special studies. Upholding the value of individual talents and personal learning styles, the College is an animation of the concept of the multiversity that complements the goals of the other units in the System by stressing excellence in educational innovation and Christian value formation. The thrust of the College is learner-centered innovation and international education.

The learning environment is founded on the belief that each student is unique and endowed by God with talents and gifts that should be understood, appreciated, and nurtured. In such an environment, students develop an appreciation and respect for their own talents and gifts, as well as an appreciation and respect for the talents and gifts of others. To nurture these abilities, the College provides an educational environment that promotes innovations through learner-oriented teaching methodologies grounded on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and through responsive student activities and services. Believing further that technology is a medium through which knowledge is transmitted, the College supports the development of computer-aided instruction and equips teachers and students with the skills necessary for the acquisition of knowledge through modern technologies.