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.
Discovered their own voices while representing their classmates
Read their story
Advanced her career to focus on corporate wellness
Read Kaitlin's story
Pursued math and computer science to improve others’ lives
Read Malvern's story
Challenged her worldview and discovered a path toward meaningful work
Read DyAnna's story
Gained real-world experience to provide critical care
Read Malyssa's story
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
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
- JUN
26Graduate Teaching Licensure Info Session - St. Cloud Read More
- JUN
27Graduate Teaching Licensure Info Session - St. Paul Read More
- JUL
11Youth Theology Institute Read More
News
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10All in at St. Scholastica Read More
- JUN
7Love of learning Read More
- JUN
4Spring 2019 Dean's List announced Read More
Presidential Transition
Dr. Barbara McDonald has been named the 13th president of The College of St. Scholastica, and will take office on Aug. 5, 2019. Please visit css.edu/transition for more details.
