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| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Online | stkate.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
St. Catherine University, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, occupies a 110-acre wooded campus minutes from both downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, "St. Kate's" maintains its identity as a private Catholic women's institution at the undergraduate level while offering graduate and associate programs to all genders. The university operates across two campuses and specializes in healthcare education, particularly nursing and occupational therapy, along with strong programs in business, education, and social work. Living on campus is required for first-year students, with several residence halls featuring both traditional and apartment-style housing options. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Wildcats, participating in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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St. Kate's is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for St Catherine University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#276 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#206 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#78 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1155/1450 |
| ACT | 18/26 |
| GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $894 |
| Room and Board | $9,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,680 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,450 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 51% |
| Business | 10% |
| Education | 6% |
| Human Services | 5% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175005 IPEDS survey data for St Catherine University.
Current students may use the St Catherine University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024