Institutional Effectiveness
St. Scholastica’s rigorous academics engage students in meaningful educational experiences in and outside the classrooms, from firsthand undergraduate research and internships to study abroad and volunteer opportunities.
The College of St. Scholastica has a mix of on-campus, traditional students as well as many part-time and online students from around Minnesota. From undergraduate to postgraduate degrees and professional programs, St. Scholastica is an accredited higher education institution with flexible offerings.
We invite you to learn about the benefits of a St. Scholastica education. Please take time to review our rankings, evaluate our numbers, and check our membership and accreditation across various boards and institutions.
Fast facts
Locations: Duluth, Austin, Brainerd, Cloquet, Grand Rapids, Inver Grove Heights and St. Cloud.
Founded: 1912
Affiliation: Catholic, Benedictine
First-year Traditional Undergraduates Enrollment (fall 2021 semester)
Total main campus, full time undergraduate: 1,468
Total undergraduate: 2,144
Total graduate: 1,368
Total College enrollment: 3,512
Female/Male Ratio (percentage)
Traditional Undergraduate: 65/35
Entire Population: 72/28
Undergraduate Pell Recipients (percentage)
Undergraduate, full-time: 23
Traditional, full-time: 22
State Authorization
The College of St. Scholastica has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Geographic Origin
97.1% from the United States
- 85.9% from Minnesota
- 12.8% from other states*
- 1.3% unknown
2.9% from other countries*
*20 states and 8 countries represent our traditional first-year class. 49 states plus 2 U.S. territories and 27 countries make up the total student population.
Student Diversity
Black or African-American: 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.9%
Asian: 2.0%
Hispanic: 4.1%
International: 2.9%
Multi-racial: 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
White: 81.9%
Other/Unknown: 2.3%
High School Class Rank*
Top 10 %……….24%
Top 25 %……….46%
Top half…………78%
*of those reported
ACT Middle 50% Range
ACT Composite….22-27 (36% reporting scores)
Average ACT Composite score: 24
64% admitted through the test-optional process
