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College Of St Catherine is in a large city, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. College Of St Catherine is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at College Of St Catherine than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, medical assistant and technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
College Of St Catherine does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 510 to 658 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 485 and 648.
Some professors at College Of St Catherine are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 4,907 students (3,785 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at College Of St Catherine. The student body at the school is essentially female.
Many students at College Of St Catherine are part-timers. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College of St. Catherine educates women to lead and influence. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the college integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, the college engages students from diverse backgrounds in a learning environment uniquely suited to women. Education at the College of St. Catherine prepares graduates to demonstrate ethical leadership grounded in social responsibility."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of St Catherine
2004 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
General Phone: (651) 690-6000
Admissions Phone: (651) 690-8850
Financial Aid Phone: (651) 690-6540
http://www.stkate.edu
College Of St Catherine awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 282 | registered nursing, adult health nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 158 | education, elementary school teaching, Montessori teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching |
| Business And Management | 148 | organizational behavior, business management, accounting, sales, MIS |
| Family And Social Work | 109 | social work, foodservice management, family and consumer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 90 | radiation therapist, phlebotomy, medical coding, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Liberal Arts | 88 | English, sign language translation, speech and rhetoric, sociology, women's studies, Spanish language, international economics, history, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 71 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant, health and fitness, exercise science, alternative medicine |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | physical therapy, psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, psychology courses |
| Media | 27 | communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | religion, pastoral counseling, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | information science, computer science |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical records tech, medical records admin, health care administration |
| Construction Trades | 8 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of St Catherine in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 518 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 282 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 219 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 70 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 19 | 1 |
In 2005, College Of St Catherine had a total enrollment of 4,907 students (3,785 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 1% |
| Women | 99% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 85% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
College Of St Catherine offers campus housing for 700 of its 3,785 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Paul, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,524 | 1,200 | 79% | 413 | 34% |
| Men | 9 | 7 | 78% | 3 | 43% |
| Women | 1,513 | 1,191 | 79% | 410 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 658 |
| SAT Math | 485 | 648 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (651) 690-8850
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,714 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,714 |
| Room and board | $ 6,120 |
| Room charge | $ 3,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 640 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
College Of St Catherine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (651) 690-6540
College Of St Catherine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 64 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 90 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $63,765 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $53,092 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $59,191 | 5 | $47,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $67,354 | 20 | $62,770 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $52,436 | 53 | $52,345 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $46,169 | 95 | $43,217 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 17 | $35,445 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $54,498 | 187 | $47,101 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Montessori Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of St Catherine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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