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The College of Saint Scholastica

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 918
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Duluth, Minnesota, The College of Saint Scholastica 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 College of Saint Scholastica 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 10-to-1, The College of Saint Scholastica emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The College of Saint Scholastica boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,410

Cost of attendance at The College of Saint Scholastica in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,410

Cost of attendance at The College of Saint Scholastica 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.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at The College of Saint Scholastica received on average $27,437 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.

$27,437
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 80 24% $4,555 $364,423
Other Federal Grant 312 95% $2,485 $775,363
State Grant/Scholarships 128 39% $5,314 $680,212
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 326 99% $23,140 $7,543,600
Total Grant & Scholarships 328 99% $27,437 $8,999,175

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of Saint Scholastica 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 The College of Saint Scholastica students is 65.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.2%.

65.2%

  • asian 62.5% 5 students
  • African American 33.3% 2 students
  • white 67.6% 246 students
  • unknown 62.5% 5 students
  • hispanic 64.7% 11 students
  • International Students 66.7% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 39.1% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The College of Saint Scholastica provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of Saint Scholastica offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

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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