The College of Saint Scholastica
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About The College of Saint Scholastica
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The College of Saint Scholastica is a small private college located on an urban campus in Duluth, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,938, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The college offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,750.
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- #3 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Minnesota
- #10 Ranked in Top Accelerated Online MBA Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
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 Percentile23-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1110-1310
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
40%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
76%
Unknown
5%
Black
5%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
24% 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
32
Total Online Enrollment
1,294
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.40% online, 60% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
60% On-campus
40% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's21% online
Graduate Certificate74% online
Master's60% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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 Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-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
24%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
24%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$49k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 14 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Psychology. | |||
| 16 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 17 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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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.