The College of St. Scholastica
At the tip of Lake Superior on the edge of northern Minnesota’s wilderness, St. Scholastica is in the great college town of Duluth. The college’s vibrant history is enriched by its Catholic Benedictine heritage. St. Scholastica offers nationally known programs in health sciences and professional career fields, and graduates over the past five years have enjoyed a 96.4% placement rate within six months of degree completion. Its low student-to-faculty ratio provides students with exceptional personal attention from award-winning faculty. The college also offers a Four-Year Pledge, guaranteeing that students who enter as first-year students and who meet simple guidelines will graduate within four years or subsequent years are free. St. Scholastica is consistently rated among the Midwest's finest regional universities. U.S. News & World Report's 2007 "America's Best Colleges" rankings once again placed St. Scholastica among the "Top Tier" of midwestern universities. Many people feel the 186-acre campus, with its majestic stone buildings and view of Lake Superior, is the most beautiful in Minnesota. It offers a tranquil, yet stimulating setting for scholarship.
Contact
The College of St. Scholastica
Office of Admissions
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-6046 Phone
(800) 249-6412 Toll-free
(218) 723-5991 Fax
(218) 723-6790 TTY/TDD
admissions@css.edu E-mail
http://www.css.edu Web site
Academic programs
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Post-Bachelor’s Certificate, Post-Master’s Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Top five majors: Management, Nursing, Computer Science/Information Systems, Education, Biology
Faculty: 152 full-time, 109 part-time; the majority of full-time faculty hold the doctorate or highest degree in their field
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Average class size: 22
Average lab size: 17
Number of library volumes: 152,843
Academic calendar: Semesters, optional summer sessions; eight week terms year-round for evening accelerated degree program
Four-year guarantee: St. Scholastica pledges that new students who enter the College as first-year undergraduates and follow guidelines will graduate in four years. If a student meets the guidelines but does not complete her or his education in four years, St. Scholastica will offer a grant (after state and federal aid) to cover tuition costs until the degree is completed.
Accreditation & approval: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Commission on Accreditation of Heath Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Social Work Education, Minnesota Board of Nursing, Minnesota Board of Teaching, National League for Nursing, Board of Accreditation of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists, Higher Learning Commission
Teaching licensure programs: Elementary/Middle education, Middle/Secondary education in English, mathematics, history, biology, chemistry, music (K-12), library media specialist, school social work
Certification programs: Gerontology, Women's Spirituality, graduate-level Healthcare Informatics, Nursing and Management
Pre-professional programs: Medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, chiropractic
Satellite campuses: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Rochester
Inter-campus agreements: University of Minnesota-Duluth and University of Wisconsin-Superior
Honors program: The Honors Program gives participants enriched learning experiences and provides a community of support for learners devoted to a vigorous life of the mind.
Independent study: Students and department advisors work together to plan and coordinate independent study that will satisfy both the needs of the student and criteria set up by the department.
Non-traditional/adult education programs: The Accelerated Degree Evening Program (ADEP) meets the lifelong learning needs of today's busy adults by offering courses in an accelerated eight-week term format. Classes meet two nights per week. Full-time students take two classes per term. Courses are offered for six terms a year, conveniently located at campus sites in Duluth, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Brainerd and Rochester. Students can enroll at the start of any eight-week term.
Distance learning: St. Scholastica offers a number of programs of study in online and online/onsite formats. These options are ideal for working professionals, allowing them to maintain their current employment status while enhancing knowledge and skills. Programs offered in distance learning formats include Healthcare Informatics certificate programs, Health Information Management professional development, Master of Arts in Health Information Management, Master of Education in Education Media and Technology and Master of Arts in Computer Information Systems. In a unique 2+2 program students may earn a B.A. degree in Behavioral Arts and Sciences or in Management by completing their freshman and sophomore years’ requirements at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, MN, and completing their junior and senior years’ requirements for St. Scholastica while remaining in Grand Rapids.
International study opportunities
St. Scholastica seeks to enlarge the educational horizons of its students by providing a study center in Ireland during the spring semester of each academic year; a service learning study abroad program in Mexico during the fall semester of each year; a language camp in Russia every other summer and student scholar exchanges in Germany and France. Service learning programs have been offered in Cameroon, Israel and Tanzania. In addition, a variety of service learning, study programs, and internships focus on social change at sites in Bangladesh, Guatemala/Cuba, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, Norway/Sweden/Estonia and around the United States through HECUA (the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs).
Student organizations
St. Scholastica offers more than 70 student groups and organizations on campus, including: Campus Activities Board, academic clubs, dance team, intramural sports, multicultural and international student groups, peace and justice, peer advisors, jazz band, religious organizations, student government, theatre arts, vocal music ensembles, volunteer/service organizations and others.
Athletic programs
Conference membership: Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, NCAA Division III, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA)
Men's varsity: Baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, track and field, nordic skiing, football
Women's varsity: Basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, nordic skiing
Intramurals: Basketball, flag football, volleyball, badminton, bowling, dodgeball, kickball
Club sports: Women’s ice hockey, figure skating
College services and facilities
On-campus housing: A variety of dormitory and apartment-style living options are available.
Fitness/recreation facilities: A state-of-the-art Wellness Center was completed by fall 2004. The 63,000-square-foot field house complex features an indoor six-lane 200-meter running track, an elevated jogging track, four multipurpose courts, a free weight room, an aerobics studio, a cardiovascular fitness mezzanine, a climbing wall and new locker rooms.
Technology: The College of St. Scholastica maintains a state-of-the-art computing environment for students. Computer labs are available to students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All residence halls are wired for high-speed Internet and access to the campus network.
Internships: Internships offer the opportunity to test knowledge and skills learned in the academic environment and acquire new knowledge and skills from the career world. Some majors require an internship for graduation.
Career services: The Career Services office provides counselors to discuss career questions and plans. Tests and inventories may be taken to help clarify interests and to compare the student’s interest patterns with people employed in various fields. An extensive career resource library includes occupational information, employment outlooks and graduate/professional school information. Career days and job fairs are sponsored to provide general career information.
Counseling and guidance services: The Student Center for Health and Well Being is St. Scholastica's principal counseling resource for a variety of student concerns – personal, academic and career. The Center presents a holistic approach to student development that emphasizes the promotion and integration of physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Undergraduate enrollment
Full-time: 2,273 students
Part-time: 265 students
Women: 70%
Men: 30%
All undergraduate students: 51% live on campus; 32% are from an affiliated religious background
Racial/ethnic distribution: 2% African-American, 2% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1% Hispanic/Latino, 2% Native American, 4% international, 85% white, 4% unknown
Graduate enrollment
Full-time: 402 students
Part-time: 319 students
Women: 76%
Men: 24%
Racial/ethnic distribution: 2% African-American, 2% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1% Hispanic/Latino, 1% Native American, 1% international, 86% white, 7% unknown
First-year student profile
First-year students: 18% from the Duluth area, 30% from Twin Cities area, 39% from greater Minnesota, 9% from other states, 4% from other countries, 84% live on campus
Scholastic aptitude test: 5% of first-year students submitted the SAT as part of their applications. The middle 50-percent range of their SAT Math scores was 530-660. The middle 50-percent range of their SAT Verbal scores was 530-650.
American college test: 95% of first-year students presented the ACT as part of their applications. The middle 50 percent of enrolled students had ACT composite scores between 21 and 26.
High school rank: 89% of new entering students reported their high school class rank. Of those reporting, 23% were in the top 10th of their class, 52% were in the top quarter of their class and 83% were in the top half of their class.
Admissions
On-line application: https://www.css.edu/x2307.xml
Application deadline: Rolling
Application fee (amount): $25 (free online)
Admissions tests required: ACT or SAT
High school preparation: A college preparatory curriculum is recommended for all applicants.
Advanced placement credit: Advanced placement and/or college credit may be given to qualified students on the basis of College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) testing.
Transfer process (deadlines and materials): Deadlines: none. The College requires official copies of all postsecondary transcripts.
Transfer criteria (credits, GPA): Students must complete 128 credits for graduation, 42 of which must be upper division and the last 32 of which must be completed at St. Scholastica. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
Campus visits: The Admissions Office recommends that prospective students make an appointment to visit the campus during the school year. Arrangements to visit can be made by calling the Admissions Office or by sending an e-mail message.
Financial assistance
Percentage of new-entering students receiving financial aid from any source: 98%
Financial aid applications: To apply for financial aid, families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and The College of St. Scholastica Financial Aid Application.
FAFSA code: 002343
Financial aid deadline: None. Priority date is March 15.