St Catherine University

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About St Catherine University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

St Catherine University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,585, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 66 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,638.

Saint Paul, MN

$34,638

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Acceptance Rate Insight

75% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

76%

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

59%

Graduation Rate Insight

59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programConsidered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile890-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

62%

Unknown

3%

Black

11%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

11%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

49%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

27

Total Online Enrollment

2,030

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

78% On-campus

22% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold40% online

AssociateCheck Bold25% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold8% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold50% online

Master'sCheck Bold33% online

DoctorateCheck Bold67% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

49%

State Grant Aid

56%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,362
State Grant Aid$5,472
Institution Grant Aid$26,466
Pell Grant Aid$4,445

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Library Science.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Natural Resources And Conservation.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Security And Protective Services.
27Social Sciences.
28Theology And Religious Vocations.
29Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.