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The College of St. Scholastica

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Overview

Established in 1912, The College of St. Scholastica is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Duluth (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. This institution also has branch campuses in St. Paul, Brainerd, St. Cloud and Rochester. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 112-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The College of St. Scholastica's Control Typeprivate

Entity

The College of St. Scholastica's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The College of St. Scholastica' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

The College of St. Scholastica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CSS
Founded 1912
Motto Omnes semitae eius pacificae
All her paths are peace
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Storm the Saint Bernard
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University Location

Address 1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth
55811-4199 Minnesota
United States
The College of St. Scholastica's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The College of St. Scholastica Phone Number +1 (218) 723 6000
The College of St. Scholastica Fax Number +1 (218) 723 6290
Other locations St. Paul, Brainerd, St. Cloud and Rochester

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The College of St. Scholastica's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The College of St. Scholastica's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The College of St. Scholastica's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The College of St. Scholastica.

The College of St. Scholastica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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The College of St. Scholastica's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The College of St. Scholastica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The College of St. Scholastica a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The College of St. Scholastica's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


The College of St. Scholastica's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


The College of St. Scholastica's Admission Office Admission Office

1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth 55811-4199
(218) 723 6046
800 249 6412

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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The College of St. Scholastica's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The College of St. Scholastica has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


The College of St. Scholastica's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


The College of St. Scholastica's Control Type Control Type

The College of St. Scholastica is a private higher education institution.


The College of St. Scholastica's Entity Type Entity Type

The College of St. Scholastica is a non-profit higher education institution.


The College of St. Scholastica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


The College of St. Scholastica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


The College of St. Scholastica is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

The College of St. Scholastica has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Order of Saint Benedict - www.osb.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official The College of St. Scholastica's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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The College of St. Scholastica's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit The College of St. Scholastica's Library

The College of Saint Scholastica's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 110,838 physical volumes, 12,711 physical media, 121 digital/electronic mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. The College of Saint Scholastica's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

The College of St. Scholastica's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the College of St. Scholastica provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 918 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

The College of St. Scholastica's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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The College of St. Scholastica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

The College of St. Scholastica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

The College of St. Scholastica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

The College of St. Scholastica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

The College of St. Scholastica's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The College of St. Scholastica's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The College of St. Scholastica is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The College of St. Scholastica's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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