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Summary
St. Catherine University is a private institution that was founded in 1905. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,826, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 110 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. St. Catherine University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 14. Its tuition and fees are $31,120 (2012-13).
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St. Catherine University serves diverse students with an innovative approach to learning and a faculty that has been recognized nationally for their commitment to teaching. Home to the nation's largest college for women, St. Kate's also offers a range of graduate and associate programs for women and men in both traditional and weekend/online formats. St. Catherine University's learning experience - based in the liberal arts - promotes personal growth, critical thinking and leadership development. A dynamic university with campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis, St. Catherine prepares students to make a difference in their professions, their communities and the world. |
General Information
| School type | private, women's college |
| Year founded | 1905 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $54,849,188 |
Applying
When applying to St. Catherine University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 51.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 51.7% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at St. Catherine University is 12:1, and the school has 58.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at St. Catherine University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Social Work; Business Administration and Management, General; Occupational Therapy/Therapist; and Accounting. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 80.5 percent.
Student Life
St. Catherine University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,826, with a gender distribution of 3.0 percent male students and 97.0 percent female students. At this school, 41.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 59.0 percent of students live off campus. St. Catherine University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 5,227 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
St. Catherine University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. St. Catherine University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at St. Catherine University, 34 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at St. Catherine University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 34% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At St. Catherine University, 88.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $10,200.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $31,120 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,288 (2012-13) |
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