The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,134
Graduate Enrollment: 1,368
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.69%
Male/Female: 24% / 76% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 21.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 45.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 12.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 81.0%
Black: 4.5%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Black: 4.5%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $51,880
In-State tuition: $39,410Out-of-State tuition: $39,410
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,696 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,352 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,696 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,352 (2022)
Average Family Income: $89,053 (2017)
Median Family Income: $58,385 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 26.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $212 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,378 |
| $30k-48k | $18,537 |
| $48k-75k | $21,475 |
| $75k-110k | $25,910 |
| $110k+ | $28,095 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 60%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,925 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,465 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,665 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 54.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 60.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $59,350 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $66,143 (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. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 24 | $25,000 | $219 | $70,201 ($5,850) | $79,084 ($6,590) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 41 | $22,495 | $196 | $37,650 ($3,138) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 113 | $322 | $51,452 ($4,288) | $53,578 ($4,465) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 33 | $40,246 ($3,354) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 49 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 32 | $25,499 | $265 | $27,517 ($2,293) | $72,626 ($6,052) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 30 | $24,250 | $252 | $48,680 ($4,057) | |
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 27 | $298 | $40,710 ($3,393) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Gerontology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physical Sciences, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 65 | $26,024 | $260 | $33,346 ($2,779) | $50,740 ($4,228) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Social Work. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 56 | $37,059 | $201 | $43,023 ($3,585) | $48,482 ($4,040) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 38 | $456 | $46,972 ($3,914) | $63,146 ($5,262) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Social Work. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | $55,567 ($4,631) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 52 | $28,000 | $280 | $52,722 ($4,394) | $57,858 ($4,822) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 74 | $716 | $66,548 ($5,546) | $68,203 ($5,684) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 10 | $1,069 | $38,691 ($3,224) | $49,895 ($4,158) | |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 34 | $959 | $60,673 ($5,056) | $64,898 ($5,408) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 162 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 391 | $31,000 | $187 | $68,860 ($5,738) | $75,350 ($6,279) |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 87 | $388 | $75,704 ($6,309) | $82,880 ($6,907) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 50 | $25,497 | $228 | $44,958 ($3,747) | $57,358 ($4,780) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | $80,461 ($6,705) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $22,000 | $217 | $51,427 ($4,286) | $57,746 ($4,812) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 17 | $23,000 | $212 | $43,301 ($3,608) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 25 | $32,987 | $247 | $46,654 ($3,888) | $51,154 ($4,263) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 22 | $25,000 | $265 | $37,412 ($3,118) | $52,354 ($4,363) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,909Full time faculty: 50%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $88,402,487 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $113,467,414 (2022)