Tuition and Fees
Pursing your degree at St. Scholastica? Learn all you need to know about your bill and your options for lowering it.
We are committed to making a St. Scholastica education affordable for you. Scholarships, outside scholarships, grants and other financial aid will bring down the actual costs for your family significantly from the listed tuition and fees.
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Financial Aid
Tower Hall, Room 1118
218-723-6273
financialaid@css.edu
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuition and Fees: Traditional Undergraduates – Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Cost/Tuition Information
Scholarships, grants and other financial aid will bring down the actual costs significantly from the listed tuition and fees.
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 Credits) | $39,530 |
| Housing and Meal Plan | $11,380 |
| Fees (based on 16 credits) | $924 |
| Total | $51,834 |
- Per-Credit Tuition: $1,240
Tuition rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Housing
Living in a residence hall allows you to get the full college experience. You will meet people from all around the world just by walking down the hall. You’ll make lifelong friends and have easy access to all student services.
First-Year Housing
Somers Residence Hall Dorms and Suites: $6,100 + meal plan
Meal plans are required for first-year students living on campus. Cost includes both housing and meals.
Single Bedroom
Contact Residential Life for the rate.
Upperclassmen Housing
A minimum 80-block meal plan is required for those selecting the Super Single option.
Somers Residence Hall Dorms Super Single: $6,920.00 + meal plan
Super Single rooms for upper-class students will be available on one co-ed floor of Somers Residence Hall Dorms. These rooms are the size of a regular double room but for a single occupant.
Meal plans are not required for students living in apartments. Apartment residents and students living off campus may elect to purchase any of the different meal plans.
Maple, Willow and Birch Apartments
These apartments house two students with living area, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
- Two bedroom apartments: $7,960 annually
Cedar
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $6,920 annually
Scanlon and Kerst Hall Apartments
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two or four bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $6,920 annually
- Four bedroom apartments: $7,620 annually
Utilities are included in these rates.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking nine or more credits are charged this fee.
$300 annually
This investment covers:
- Assessment, triage and treatment of acute injury and illness
- Diagnosis and medical management of chronic illness
- Physical exams: sports physicals, routine physicals, annual/gynecological exams
- Health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, anemia and cholesterol
- Health education and information including nutritional assessment and coaching
- Immunization update and administration
- Over-the-counter first aid treatment of allergies, mild anemia, fever, pain, cough and sore throat, minor cuts, burns and rash, GI upset
- Supplies: Ice packs, hot packs, arm slings and crutches
Student Services Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking six or more credits are charged this fee.
$240 annually
This investment:
- Enhances student support services
- Allows students to commit funds for student activities
- Develops and expands programming of interest to students
- Makes renovations to student living and community spaces
Technology Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students are charged this fee.
$12 per credit
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Course and program fees may apply.
Student Health Insurance
All traditional undergraduate students are required to be covered by medical insurance. Students can opt in to The College of St. Scholastica’s insurance program, or provide proof of health insurance. For more information about program details and applicable rates, visit our Student Health Insurance page.
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,212 transportation and a $1,484 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Undergraduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Undergraduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 12+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 9-11 credits | $450 per semester |
| 6-8 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-5 credits | $150 per semester |
Tuition and Fees: Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs
Cost/Tuition Information
- BA Accounting: $399 per credit
- BA Business Management: $399 per credit
- BS CIS: $399 per credit
- BS Elementary Education Degree Completion: $399 per credit
- BS Health Information Management: $399 per credit
- BA Marketing: $399 per credit
- BA Organizational Leadership: $399 per credit
- BA Psychology: $399 per credit
- BA Social Work: $399 per credit
- Post-Baccalaureate Nursing: $13,800 per semester
- RN to BS Online Nursing Track: $399 per credit
Certificate
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management (HIM): $399 per credit
Tuition rates for the 2023-2024 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
A $150 per-semester fee that allows students to be seen in Student Health Services. This fee is required for Post-Baccalaureate Nursing students carrying six credits or more.
Technology Fee
All registered adult undergraduate and online students are charged this fee.
$12 per credit
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Student Health Insurance
All students have the option of enrolling in The College of St. Scholastica Health Insurance Program.
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,060 transportation and a $1,286 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Undergraduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Undergraduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 12+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 9-11 credits | $450 per semester |
| 6-8 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-5 credits | $150 per semester |
Tuition and Fees: Transfer
Cost/Tuition Information
Scholarships, grants and other financial aid will bring down the actual costs significantly from the listed tuition and fees.
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 Credits) | $39,530 |
| Room and Meal Plan | $11,380 |
| Fees (based on 16 credits) | $924 |
| Total | $51,834 |
Per-Credit Tuition: $1,240
Tuition rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Housing
Living in a residence hall allows you to get the full college experience. You will meet people from all around the world just by walking down the hall. You’ll make lifelong friends and have easy access to all student services.
First-Year Housing
Somers Residence Hall Dorms and Suites: $6,100 + meal plan
Meal plans are required for first-year students living on campus. Cost includes both housing and meals.
Single Bedroom
Contact Residential Life for the rate.
Upperclassmen Housing
A minimum 80-block meal plan is required for those selecting the Super Single option.
Somers Residence Hall Dorms Super Single: $6,920.00 + meal plan
Super Single rooms for upper-class students will be available on one co-ed floor of Somers Residence Hall Dorms. These rooms are the size of a regular double room but for a single occupant.
Meal plans are not required for students living in apartments. Apartment residents and students living off campus may elect to purchase any of the different meal plans.
Maple, Willow and Birch Apartments
These apartments house two students with living area, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
- Two bedroom apartments: $7,960 annually
Cedar
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $6,920 annually
Scanlon and Kerst Hall Apartments
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two or four bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $6,920 annually
- Four bedroom apartments: $7,620 annually
Utilities are included in these rates.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking nine or more credits are charged this fee.
$300 annually
This investment covers:
- Assessment, triage and treatment of acute injury and illness
- Diagnosis and medical management of chronic illness
- Physical exams: sports physicals, routine physicals, annual/gynecological exams
- Health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, anemia and cholesterol
- Health education and information including nutritional assessment and coaching
- Immunization update and administration
- Over-the-counter first aid treatment of allergies, mild anemia, fever, pain, cough and sore throat, minor cuts, burns and rash, GI upset
- Supplies: Ice packs, hot packs, arm slings and crutches
Student Services Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking six or more credits are charged this fee.
$240 annually
This investment:
- Enhances student support services
- Allows students to commit funds for student activities
- Develops and expands programming of interest to students
- Makes renovations to student living and community spaces
Technology Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students are charged this fee.
$12 per credit
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Course and program fees may apply.
Student Health Insurance
All traditional undergraduate students are required to be covered by medical insurance. Students can opt in to The College of St. Scholastica’s insurance program, or provide proof of health insurance. For more information about program details and applicable rates, visit our Student Health Insurance page.
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,212 transportation and a $1,484 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Undergraduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Undergraduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 12+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 9-11 credits | $450 per semester |
| 6-8 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-5 credits | $150 per semester |
Tuition and Fees: Graduate and Doctorate
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
- Doctor of Educational Leadership: $775 per credit
- Doctor of Nursing Practice: $895 per credit
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: $895 per credit
- Graduate Special Education Licensure: $465 per credit
- Graduate Teaching Licensure (MS): $570 per credit
- MBA in Leadership and Change: $575 per credit
- Master of Education: $465 per credit
- Master of Social Work: $705 per credit
- Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics: $575 per credit
- Master of Science in Athletic Training: $723 per credit
- Master of Science in Chemistry: $650 per credit
- Master of Science in Exercise Physiology: $750 per credit
- Master of Science Health Information Management: $658 per credit
- Master of Science Health Informatics: $658 per credit
- Master of Healthcare Administration: $575 per credit
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy; $895 per credit
- Master of Science in PA Medicine: $915 per credit
- Post-Baccalaureate Nursing: $13,800 per semester
- Post-Graduate DNP: $895 per credit
- Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy: $775 per credit
Certificates
Business and Technology
- Applied Data Analytics Certificate: $575 per credit
- Change Leadership Certificate: $575 per credit
- Health Informatics Certificate: $658 per credit
- Healthcare Executive Leadership: $575 per credit
- Project Management Certificate: $575 per credit
Education
- Certificate in Computer Science Education: $465 per credit
- Certificate in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: $465 per credit
- Certificate in Educational Technology: $465 per credit
- Certificate in Literacy Instruction: $465 per credit
Nursing
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program: $895 per credit
Sciences
- Certificate in Chemistry: $650 per credit
Tuition rates for the 2023-2024 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
A $150 per-semester fee that allows students to be seen in Student Health Services. This fee is required for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, PA Medicine and Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (Duluth Campus) students. Students in these programs are also required to be covered by medical health insurance. Those who are not covered by their own insurance plan have the option of enrolling in The College of St. Scholastica Health Insurance Program.
Technology Fee
All registered graduate and doctoral students are charged this fee.
$12 per credit.
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Course and program fees may apply.
Student Health Insurance
All students have the option of enrolling in The College of St. Scholastica Health Insurance Program.
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,060 transportation and a $1,286 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Graduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Graduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 6+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 5 credits | $450 per semester |
| 3-4 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-2 credits | $150 per semester |
