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Cardinal Stritch University is a private, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1937 as St. Clare College by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi to train nuns as teachers. It gained university status in 1997. The university offered its first doctoral program in 1998. The university also has campuses located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Edina, and Minnesota. It operates an evening program in Rochester, Minnesota.
Cardinal Stritch’s sports teams are nicknamed the Wolves. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC).
Cardinal Stritch is in Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Cardinal Stritch is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Cardinal Stritch include business and management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Cardinal Stritch scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 483 to 570 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 6,277 students study at Cardinal Stritch (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Students at Cardinal Stritch can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Cardinal Stritch University
6801 N Yates Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217-3985
General Phone: (414) 410-4000
http://www.stritch.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 940 | business management, business, MIS, accounting, international business, marketing |
| Education and Teaching | 377 | educational administration, education, computer teaching, reading teaching, special ed, music teaching, elementary/middle school admin, urban education |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 132 | various nursing |
| Art Studies | 21 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | clinical psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, political science, history, sociology, social services, Spanish language, creative writing, general studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | religion |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art, photography |
| Media | 4 | communication studies, public relations and advertising |
| Music | 3 | music performance |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Cardinal Stritch in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 722 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 563 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 235 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 22 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Cardinal Stritch had a total enrollment of 6,277 students (5,440 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 36% |
| Graduate | 64% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 81% |
| Minnesota | 7% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Cardinal Stritch offers campus housing for 345 of its 5,440 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 947 | 857 | 90% | 215 | 25% |
| Men | 294 | 272 | 93% | 69 | 25% |
| Women | 653 | 585 | 90% | 146 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 448 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 483 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,510 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,510 |
| Room and board | $ 6,020 |
| Room charge | $ 1,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 672 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,812 |
Financial Aid:
Cardinal Stritch participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383700)
Cardinal Stritch has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $60,417 | 5 | $59,240 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $63,361 | 7 | $57,566 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $66,780 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $54,660 | 12 | $59,639 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $49,708 | 30 | $51,100 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $47,422 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $52,955 | 53 | $53,244 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 53 | 103 |
| Basketball | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 38 | 62 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Urban Education and Leadership
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cardinal Stritch Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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