Why CSS?

Experience hands-on learning
St. Scholastica takes education a step beyond just textbooks and testing, offering small class sizes, independent study and research, semesters abroad and internships.

A four-year degree in four years
At some colleges and universities, it can take up to six years to earn a "four-year" degree. Not here. At St. Scholastica, undergraduate students who follow a few simple guidelines will graduate in four years - guaranteed- or subsequent years are free!

An affordable education
If you think public colleges cost less than privates, think again. Our average financial aid award is $15,300 per year. We award millions in merit-based aid and other scholarships annually. Combine that with our four-year graduation guarantee eliminating "extra" years of tuition, and
it's easy to see that academic excellence is affordable.

Ready for your career
At The College of St. Scholastica, career preparation is a top priority. The proof is in the numbers.
Within six months of earning a degree, 96.9 percent of St. Scholastica
grads are either working in their field or enrolled in graduate school.
• Graduation rates at the College are up to 2.5 times higher than other
public colleges and universities in the region

With a proven tradition of excellence and value, St. Scholastica is consistently ranked among the top Midwestern colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report.

The New York Post says Duluth is one of the top four college towns in the United States.

We've been called a "hidden gem" by the Washington Post in its list of Top 100 Schools to Consider.

Duluth is rated one of the top 30 outdoor towns in America by Outside magazine, which raves about our trails, waterfront, ski area and more.