Cardinal Stritch University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	387
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	6 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cardinal Stritch University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Cardinal Stritch University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Cardinal Stritch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Cardinal Stritch University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Cardinal Stritch University is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cardinal Stritch University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,762

Cost of attendance at Cardinal Stritch University in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,762

Cost of attendance at Cardinal Stritch University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Cardinal Stritch University received on average $27,615 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,615

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	30	39%	$4,874	$146,224
Other Federal Grant	35	45%	$5,803	$203,113
State Grant/Scholarships	33	43%	$3,351	$110,567
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	75	97%	$23,432	$1,757,415
Total Grant & Scholarships	75	97%	$27,615	$2,071,095

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cardinal Stritch University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cardinal Stritch University students is 53.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.1%.

53.8%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 45.4% 5 students
white 54.0% 41 students
hispanic 44.1% 15 students
International Students 66.7% 20 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Cardinal Stritch University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cardinal Stritch University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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