College of Saint Scholastica: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3502 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #979 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #911 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Duluth |
| #1875 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,938
- Graduates
- 1,269
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.css.edu
College of Saint Scholastica Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College of Saint Scholastica has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 26% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 94% | 98% |
| Applicants | 1,653 | 597 | 1,049 |
| Admissions | 1,597 | 563 | 1,027 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 366 | 141 | 224 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
349 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
945 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
107 or 29%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of Saint Scholastica are 23-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2433 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 159 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 158 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 154 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 119 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 72 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 67 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College of Saint Scholastica is $24,578 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,210 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,450 |
| $48-75K | $19,855 |
| $75-110K | $24,944 |
| $110K+ | $27,739 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,750 | $13,551 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,750 | $13,551 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,750 | $13,551 |
| Fee in-district | $660 | $420 |
| Fee in-state | $660 | $420 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 | $420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 795 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,996 |
| Room charge | $5,974 |
| Meal charge | $5,022 |
College of Saint Scholastica majors
College of Saint Scholastica has granted 695 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 294 master's across 15 programs, and 233 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of Saint Scholastica.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 279 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 173 | ||
| Social Work | 60 | 33 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 69 | ||
| Psychology, General | 62 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 60 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 14 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 22 | 30 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 33 | 15 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 13 | 25 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Communication, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 9 | ||
| Holistic & Integrative Health | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | ||
| Project Management | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Management Science | 4 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 1 | |
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 695 | 294 | 233 |
College of Saint Scholastica has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 56% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of Saint Scholastica has published 624 scientific papers with 5,155 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 23 |
| 1992 | 5 | 22 |
| 1993 | 4 | 21 |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 |
| 1995 | 6 | 20 |
| 1996 | 6 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 | 23 |
| 1998 | 12 | 31 |
| 1999 | 13 | 33 |
| 2000 | 9 | 43 |
| 2001 | 13 | 51 |
| 2002 | 8 | 51 |
| 2003 | 10 | 59 |
| 2004 | 9 | 62 |
| 2005 | 11 | 61 |
| 2006 | 14 | 92 |
| 2007 | 12 | 97 |
| 2008 | 16 | 93 |
| 2009 | 20 | 129 |
| 2010 | 24 | 143 |
| 2011 | 13 | 172 |
| 2012 | 11 | 219 |
| 2013 | 14 | 224 |
| 2014 | 16 | 203 |
| 2015 | 22 | 205 |
| 2016 | 22 | 236 |
| 2017 | 36 | 228 |
| 2018 | 32 | 300 |
| 2019 | 43 | 271 |
| 2020 | 49 | 366 |
| 2021 | 38 | 429 |
| 2022 | 38 | 516 |
| 2023 | 23 | 529 |
Notable alumni
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Scott Jurek
- Occupations
- ultramarathon runnerlong-distance runner
- Biography
-
Scott Gordon Jurek is an American ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Throughout his running career, Jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the Hardrock Hundred (2007), the Badwater Ultramarathon (2005, 2006), the Spartathlon (2006, 2007, 2008), and the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run (1999–2005). In 2010, at the 24-Hour World Championships in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France, Jurek won a silver medal behind Shingo Inoue and set a new US record for distance run in 24 hours with 165.7 miles (an average pace of 8 minutes and 42 seconds per mile). In 2015, Jurek set the Fastest Known Time running record for the 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail.
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Emily Larson
- Enrolled in the College of Saint Scholastica
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in social work
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Emily Larson is an American politician and former mayor of Duluth, Minnesota. She is a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
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Aaron Halfaker
- Occupations
- researchercomputer scientist
- Biography
-
Aaron Halfaker is a principal applied scientist at Microsoft Research. He previously served as a research scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation until 2020.
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Patrick J. Schiltz
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
-
Patrick Joseph Schiltz is an American lawyer who serves as the chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
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Mary Murphy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mary Catherine Murphy is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. She is a retired history and social studies teacher at Duluth Central High School in Duluth (1964–97). She is active in historical preservation and works as a grounds manager.
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Kerry Gauthier
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kerry Gauthier is an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013, representing portions of St. Louis County. A Democrat, he served as Treasurer for the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party from 2005 to 2006, and Democratic Chairman of the state's 8th Congressional District from 2000 to 2006. He had been an alderman for the Duluth City Council and campaign consultant, notably for Becky Lourey in the 2006 Minnesota gubernatorial election. He retired in 2013 in the wake of a sex scandal.
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Paul Schommer
- Occupations
- cross-country skiermechanicbiathlete
- Biography
-
Paul Schommer is an American biathlete who represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. His first world cup podium finish was a silver finish in 2019 for the men's 10 km sprint competition at Obertilliach.
General info
| Alternative names | CSS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Motto | Omnes semitae eius pacificae All her paths are peace |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also summer session |
| Total FTE staff | 513 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 Kenwood Ave Duluth, Minnesota, 55811-4199 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 87,000 |
| Phone | 2187236000 |