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.
I am a future:
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.
Online Student
Need a flexible degree option? Find an online program that's right for you.
Make your impact on the world.
Utilizes her expertise to bring hope to domestic violence survivors
Read Kailee's story
Returned to the classroom to teach and inspire others
Read Wade's story
Analyzed compounds to improve patient outcomes
Read Haley's story
Brought healing to others through his research
Read Jack's story
Gained real-world experience to provide critical care
Read Malyssa's story
Pursued math and computer science to improve others’ lives
Read Malvern's story
Advanced her career to focus on corporate wellness
Read Kaitlin's story
Took a leap to become leaders
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Challenged her worldview and discovered a path toward meaningful work
Read DyAnna's story
Make the most of your college experience.
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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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Spotlight
Spotlight
Performances and lectures about big ideas, finding our place in the world and celebrating art in all it's forms. Speakers explore global concerns and ideas, while our performances feature local and national favorites.
See what's happeningOutcomes
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.
See where our grads are workingWhat's happening at CSS.
Events
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26Stand Up for Peace Read More
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30Graced by Groove Read More
- APR
2BA Psychology Online Info Session Read More
News
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21Monk to discuss history of art in Christianity during free talk Read More
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20Retired Army general, nursing leader to give free talk Read More
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20Encouraging excellence Read More
Presidential Transition
The College of St. Scholastica's 12th president, Dr. Colette Geary, plans to depart by the end of 2019. The College is embarking on a thorough and thoughtful process to select its next leader.
