St Catherine University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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St Catherine University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,580 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1905 and is one of the 12 schools and colleges located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

St Catherine University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

St Catherine University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
95
St Catherine University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 95 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at St Catherine University is high at 83% (well above Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at St Catherine University is average: 68%. Around 3% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at St Catherine University is good: 10:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $36,600 a year. The additional fees at St Catherine University beyond tuition are around $900, which totals $37,500 per academic year.

Read the details about St Catherine University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,512 applications were submitted and 1,399 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at St Catherine University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,900
Medium
St Catherine University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at St Catherine University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
St Catherine University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,900 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at St Catherine University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, St Catherine University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

St Catherine University Location and Address

Postal Address:
St Catherine University
2004 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, Minnesota
55105, USA
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