Fast Facts
Fast Facts
Updated every October
Main campus location: Duluth, Minnesota.
Extended campuses: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Brainerd and Rochester
Main campus size: 186 forested acres overlooking the beautiful Lake Superior.
Founded: 1912
Affiliation: Catholic, Benedictine
Student enrollment (Fall 2012 semester)
Total main campus, full time undergraduate: 2,088
Total undergraduate: 2,877
Total graduate: 1,267
Total College enrollment: 4,144
Female/male ratio (percentage)
Traditional Undergraduate: 68/32
Entire Population: 69/31
Complete enrollment information
- 2013 Spring Enrollment Report
- 2013 Spring Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2012 Fall Enrollment Report
- 2012 Fall Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2012 Spring Enrollment Report
- 2012 Spring Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2011 Fall Enrollment Report
- 2011 Fall Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2011 Spring Enrollment Report
- 2011 Spring Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2010 Fall Enrollment Report
- 2010 Fall Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2010 Spring Enrollment Report
- 2010 Spring Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2009 Fall Enrollment Report
- 2009 Fall Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2009 Spring Enrollment Report
- 2009 Spring Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2008 Fall Enrollment Report
- 2008 Fall Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2008 Summer Enrollment Report
- 2008 Spring Enrollment Report
- 2008 Spring Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2007-2008 Fall Enrollment Report
- 2007-2008 Fall Enrollment Report by Gender
- 2007-2008 Fall Enrollment: Multiple Measures
First-year traditional undergraduates statistics
Geographic origin
95% from the United States
80% from Minnesota
15% from other states*
4% from other countries*
* 10 states and 18 countries represented this year. Our full student population represents 47 states and 35 countries.
Student diversity
Black or African-American: 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2%
Asian: 2%
Hispanic: 1%
International: 5%
Multi-racial: 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%
White: 86%
Other/Unknown: 1%
Residence: 88% of first-year traditional undergraduate students live on campus.
First-year traditional undergraduate academic profile
80% reported high school rank in class, of those reporting
Top 10 percent..........16%
Top 25 percent..........42%
Top half............69%
ACT/SAT middle 50 percent range
ACT Composite..........21-26 (94% reporting scores)
Average ACT Composite score: 24
SAT (math)..........500-640 (4% reporting scores)
SAT (reading)......430-660 (4% reporting scores)
Financial aid
- 99 percent of our first-year students were offered financial aid for 2012-2013.
- The average award (defined as grants/scholarships from any source) is $19,654.
Average class size for traditional undergraduates: 21 students
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13 to 1
Faculty: Instructors with advanced degrees from around the world teach introductory and advanced courses.
183 Full-time Faculty (undergraduate and graduate)
9 Part-time Faculty
203 Adjunct Faculty (undergraduate and graduate)
Study Abroad programs are offered in:
- Belize
- China
- Germany
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Peru
- Russia
- Tanzania
- Argentina (http://www.lincoln.edu.ar/)
- England (http://www.regents.ac.uk/)
- HECUA (special consortium programs; www.hecua.org)
- other study abroad opportunities worldwide
For more information on Study Abroad programs, please visit http://www.css.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad.html
Graduation Rate: The College's four-year graduation rate is significantly higher than public colleges and universities in Minnesota, and is on par with our peer private colleges and universities throughout the state. Visit www.collegeresults.org to compare
Career Placement: 96.5% of graduates are in career fields or graduate school within six months of graduation. (based on five-year average)
Main Campus Housing: Somers Residence Hall; Willow, Maple, Grove, Birch, Pine, Cedar, Scanlon and Kerst Apartments.
Activities: More than 65 student organizations and clubs.
Athletics: 20 intercollegiate varsity sports for men and women and numerous recreational opportunities.
Tuition rates
Tuition rates vary by program delivery and degree. Please consult the pages linked below for specific program tuition information.
Undergraduate Traditional Day Student
2013-2014 Annual Undergraduate Room and Board
Somers Residence Hall including room and board starts $4,020/semester or $8,040/year
Visit the housing Web site for all housing rates.
Accreditation
The College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400,
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: (800) 621-7440
www.ncahlc.org
Specific programs of the College are accredited by:
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Council on Social Work Education
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council
Approved:
- Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Minnesota Board of Teaching
Membership:
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- American Library Association
- Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
- Association of American Colleges and Universities
- Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
- Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
- Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
- Council of Independent Colleges
- Minnesota Private College Council
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Collegiate Honors Council
Registered with:
The College of St. Scholastica is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
The College of St. Scholastica does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status regarding public assistance or local commission status in its programs, procedures and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Jill Sikkink
Interim EEO Officer
Tower Hall 2100
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, Minnesota 55811
(218) 723-6123
E-mail: jsikkink@css.edu
Please address all correspondence to:
Vice President for Enrollment Management
The College of St. Scholastica,
1200 Kenwood Ave.,
Duluth, Minnesota 55811
Telephone: (218) 723-6046
(800) 447-5444
E-mail: admissions@css.edu
TTY/TDD (218) 723-6790
Contact information for filing third party complaints
If you believe St. Scholastica is out of compliance with state statutes or accrediting requirements, please contact us first. We work hard to resolve all complaints and will do our best to address your issue.
Higher Learning Commission complaint process
A Top-Ranked University
U.S.News & World Report magazine consistently ranks The College of St. Scholastica among the best colleges and universities in the region for academic excellence.
Graduate in 4 Years
Guaranteed
At many colleges it may take five or six years to graduate with a "four-year" degree. At St. Scholastica, first year undergraduates who follow a few simple guidelines will graduate in four years - guaranteed - or subsequent years are free.
Small Class Sizes
With the average student to teacher ratio of 13 to 1, St. Scholastica's small class sizes offer more personalized instruction and a friendly learning environment. All classes are taught by faculty.
Learning Values
St. Scholastica places great importance on preparing its students for a life of purpose - as well as for economic gain - by emphasizing core values of the Benedictine tradition. Learning here entails a commitment to meeting rigorous academic standards, broadening the scope of one's vision and becoming accountable to both self and society.
Social Life
Campus festivals and cultural events allow students to celebrate customs, increase awareness of societal issues and spawn lasting friendships. Nearby universities also offer many opportunities.
Internships & Mentor Programs
"Getting out in the real world" is an essential aspect of a degree program. This experience has real world results: 96.5 percent of our graduates report finding jobs or pursuing higher degrees within six months of graduation. (based on a five-year average).
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