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The College of Saint Scholastica

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Duluth, MN
  • 0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,930
The College of Saint Scholastica overview
  • Location Duluth, Minnesota
  • Website css.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Small City
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
The College of Saint Scholastica overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The College of Saint Scholastica occupies a scenic hilltop campus overlooking Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, approximately 150 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Founded in 1912 by Benedictine Sisters, the institution's main campus features distinctive Tudor Gothic architecture amid 186 acres of forested grounds. The private Catholic liberal arts college maintains its Benedictine heritage while operating as an independent institution, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, health sciences, and business. The college operates a traditional residential campus with multiple student housing options, including traditional dormitories and apartment-style living, while also maintaining satellite locations across Minnesota for its expanding healthcare programs. Saint Scholastica competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Saints, participating in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

The College of Saint Scholastica is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    8 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
The College of Saint Scholastica admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1310
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

93%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 16.9%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,778
Costs for The College of Saint Scholastica
Fee Cost
Tuition $41,778
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,058
Room and Board $11,830
Budget for Other Expenses $2,866
Total One Year Cost $58,732
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at The College of Saint Scholastica are Health Professions, Business, and Biology. 34% of students major in Health Professions, 30% in Business, and 9% in Biology.

  • Health Professions 34%
  • Business 30%
  • Biology 9%
  • Human Services 6%
  • Psychology 5%
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Last updated: August 2026