What you're meant to DO.

Exceptional education
for everyday good.

The College of St. Scholastica was founded to prepare students from all walks of life to follow their purpose. More than 100 years later, we're still empowering CSS Saints with degrees that balance the career preparation and invaluable life skills needed to make a difference in the world.

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Undergrad

Ready to begin your college journey? See what it's like to be an incoming freshman.

Graduate Student

Looking for an advanced degree? Explore our master's and doctoral programs.

Adult Undergrad

Want to get back to your academic goals? Advance your degree and your career.

Transfer Student

Searching for a new college experience? Consider making the move to CSS.

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Need a flexible degree option? Find an online program that's right for you.

Make your impact on the world.

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Took a leap to become leaders

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Bria Schurke working in the medical community in Somalia

World travel leads to a focus in rural healthcare

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Discover adventure to realize their purpose

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Malyssa Brady gains real-world experience in the nursing skills lab.

Gained real-world experience to provide critical care

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Jack Lee and Nova, his certified therapy dog

Brought healing to others through his research

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Challenged her worldview and discovered a path toward meaningful work

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Malvern Madondo standing near the Golden Gate Bridge

Pursued math and computer science to improve others’ lives

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Maddie Swenson and Tom Zelman, Ph.D., holding a collection of Shakespeare

Inspired professor's project through her research

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Alicia Cyr sitting on an overlook above Duluth

Advanced her education to lead change

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We believe in approaching our admissions process for incoming undergraduate students with a holistic, Benedictine view of our applicant's academic achievements to ensure our students succeed.

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Programs

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Programs

We offer degrees designed to prepare you for the profession you want and arm you with the lifelong skills you need to contribute to the world. It's liberal arts education with your sleeves rolled up.

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Outcomes

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Outcomes

CSS graduates enter the world with more than a degree and go on to pursue a life of meaningful work. That's why 98% of our undergrad students are employed or in a grad program.

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