St Catherine University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Paul, MN
3.7 3 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,651

Location Saint Paul, Minnesota
Website stkate.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#434

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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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Ratings

St. Kate's is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for St Catherine University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 850/1140
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/26
GPA 3.62

Acceptance Rate

91.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 18.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$51,454

Costs for St Catherine University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$51,454
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$894
Room and Board		$12,188
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,420
Total One Year Cost		$67,956

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at St Catherine University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 51% of students major in Health Professions, 10% in Business, and 6% in Education.