The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN · Private
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The College of St. Scholastica admitted 93.0% of applicants university-wide (2,219 of 2,387).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 93.0% | 2,219 | 2,387 |
| In-state | 77.8% | 700 | 900 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 350 | 500 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 92.3% | 954 | 1,034 |
| Women | 93.5% | 1,259 | 1,346 |
Of 2,219 admitted students, 375 enrolled (16.9% yield).
The College of St. Scholastica U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The College of St. Scholastica U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $58,308/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,778 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,530 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $58,308/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,433 |
| $30k–48k | $20,420 |
| $48k–75k | $23,562 |
| $75k–110k | $26,047 |
| Over $110k | $36,051 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- St. Scholastica Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- St. Scholastica Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- President's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- St. Scholastica Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
The College of St. Scholastica U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $65,934
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 70.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,000
- At graduation
The College of St. Scholastica · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #283
- Forbes: #480
- Niche: #718
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (13%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Psychology (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 49% of class sections have under 20 students.
The College of St. Scholastica U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.