College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of College of St. Scholastica
About this school
The College of St. Scholastica, founded in 1912, is a private, church-affiliated college. Its 160-acre campus is located in a residential area of Duluth.
- www.css.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
1,606
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,719
- Men:781 (28.7%)
- Women:1,938 (71.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to College of St. Scholastica is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 2 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | 3 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | September 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1200 Kenwood Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Duluth, MN 55811-4199 |
Phone | (218) 723-6046 |
Fax | (218) 723-6290 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 64% of 3,232 applicants were admitted |
Women | 64% of 2,192 applicants were admitted |
Men | 63% of 1,040 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 482 (23%) of 2,059 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 322 (23%) of 1,409 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 160 (25%) of 650 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.46 |
375 And Above | 30% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 27% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 10% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 554 average |510-630 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 11% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 32% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 58% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 571 average |510-670 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 11% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 42% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 32% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 16% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |19-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 7% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 39% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 48% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 5% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $37,212 (73.90371782650143%)
- Room & Board: - $9,710 (19.28423895773753%)
- Other Expences: - $1,150 (2.2839211947886877%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,280 (4.528122020972354%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
College of St. Scholastica accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002343 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 457 (94.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 416 (91.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 416 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 111 (26.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 83% |
Average Award | $31,038 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 326 (78.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,503 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 292 (70.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,527 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 416 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 41 (8.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,621 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,900 (87.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,746 (91.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,734 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 372 (21.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 73% |
Average Award | $26,120 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,309 (75.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,595 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,300 (75.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,479 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,467 (84.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 131 (6.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,068 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 77% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $41,133 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
220
Part-Time Faculty
199
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 34% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 14% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 2% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 33% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 39% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 120,129 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 614 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
College of St. Scholastica provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
80.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
65.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
67.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (38)
- Accounting
- Applied Economics
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Christian Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Physiology
- Finance, General
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Indian/Native American Education
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Natural Sciences
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences
Online Degrees
Occupational therapy
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study (9)
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Education--General
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Health Informatics
- Management Information Systems
- Nursing--General
- Occupational Therapy
- Social Work
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
86,128
Nearest Metropolitan Area
186 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | -2.2 average low in January, 71 average high in September |
Rain | 134 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 150 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis |
Nearest Bus Station | 8 mile(s) from campus in Duluth |
Nearest Train Station | 150 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
51% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
49%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Saints |
School Colors | Royal and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
College of St. Scholastica offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, television station, campus activity board, inter-varsity, habitat for humanity, shima, volunteers involved through action
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,179
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,719
Women
1,938
Men
781
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.5% Asian
- 2.9% Black/African-American
- 3.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 86.3% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
2.5% from 32 countries
Average Age
25
Number of Graduate Students
1,606