St Catherine University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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 2,437, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,694.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
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 Percentile20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1185-1410
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
64%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
34%
Unknown
1%
Black
12%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
39
Total Online Enrollment
2,278
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.64% online, 36% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
72% On-campus
28% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates71% online
Associate25% online
Bachelor's12% online
Graduate Certificate64% online
Master's36% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $36,694 | $36,694 |
| Graduate | $17,910 | $17,910 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,636 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,350 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,636 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,350 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,350 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $51,680 | $51,680 |
| Off-campus without family | $51,680 | $51,680 |
| Off-campus with family | $40,044 | $40,044 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
45%
State Grant Aid
52%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
44%
Average Aid Awarded
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
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | History. | |||
| 11 | Library Science. | |||
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Psychology. | |||
| 18 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 19 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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