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University of Saint Katherine

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

San Marcos, CA

$24,900

Avg tuition

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About University of Saint Katherine

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Greek Orthodox  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Saint Katherine is a small private university located on a suburban campus in San Marcos, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 238, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 11 bachelor's degrees and has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,900.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Information not available

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 17-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1110

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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249

Students enrolled

83%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

42%

White

30%

Black

10%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Unknown

Information not available

Female student population

46%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

48%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,031
State Grant Aid $6,544
Institution Grant Aid $10,841
Pell Grant Aid $4,875

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

History

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

14

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.