Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 602
Graduate Enrollment: 488
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.91%
Male/Female: 28% / 72% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 34.4%
Black: 15.8%
Hispanic: 19.9%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 20.8%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Black: 15.8%
Hispanic: 19.9%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 20.8%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $44,055
In-State tuition: $34,762Out-of-State tuition: $34,762
Estimated books and supplies: $900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,766 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,992 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,992 (2022)
Average Family Income: $67,834 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,000 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,571 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $324 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,966 |
| $30k-48k | $13,424 |
| $48k-75k | $18,894 |
| $75k-110k | $18,718 |
| $110k+ | $20,585 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 54%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,571 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $15,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,961 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $56,214 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,183 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 78 | $352 | $50,018 ($4,168) | $69,205 ($5,767) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 17 | $95,474 ($7,956) | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 42 | $49,755 ($4,146) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | $39,008 ($3,251) | $42,800 ($3,567) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $53,533 ($4,461) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 75 | $45,697 | $329 | $68,303 ($5,692) | $66,983 ($5,582) |
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | $50,161 ($4,180) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 17 | $45,525 ($3,794) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 89 | $47,604 | $353 | $53,398 ($4,450) | $61,720 ($5,143) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 84 | $448 | $68,043 ($5,670) | $80,509 ($6,709) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | $45,880 ($3,823) | |||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,652Full time faculty: 34%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 6.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,499,997 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $13,653,757 (2022)