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The College of St. Catherine is a private Catholic women's college located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was established in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It was named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The college enrolls more than 5,000 students every semester. St. Kate’s offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
St. Kate’s campus is home to a large number of clubs and organizations. Some of them are Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Club, the Graduate Student Advisory Board and Phi Beta Kappa. The college is a NCAA Division III school. It is a part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its sports teams are nicknamed the Wildcats.
College Of St Catherine is in a large city, in Saint Paul, MN. 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, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
College Of St Catherine does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at College Of St Catherine are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 5,238 students (3,992 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at College Of St Catherine. The student body at the school is essentially female.
Athletic teams at College Of St Catherine 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
http://www.stkate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 294 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 195 | education, elementary school teaching, Montessori teaching, music teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 136 | social work, foodservice management |
| Business and Management | 126 | organizational behavior, business management, accounting, sales, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | English, speech and rhetoric, sign language translation, applied economics, international relations, sociology, library assistant, history, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 102 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant, alternative medicine, health and fitness, exercise science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 67 | physical therapy, physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 62 | radiation therapist, hematology tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical coding |
| Religion and Philosophy | 31 | theology, pastoral counseling, religion, philosophy |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 20 | communication studies, journalism |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical records tech, medical billing, medical records admin |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 10 | apparel and textiles |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information science |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of St Catherine in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 518 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 346 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 191 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 100 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 25 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 21 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, College Of St Catherine had a total enrollment of 5,238 students (3,992 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 4% |
| Women | 96% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 88% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
College Of St Catherine offers campus housing for 910 of its 3,992 (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 | 1,760 | 1,358 | 77% | 449 | 33% |
| Men | 25 | 18 | 72% | 16 | 89% |
| Women | 1,735 | 1,340 | 77% | 433 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| 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 | $ 27,414 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,414 |
| Room and board | $ 7,090 |
| Room charge | $ 3,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,140 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Of St Catherine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234200)
College Of St Catherine has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $80,744 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $60,399 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $72,071 | 7 | $73,534 |
*: 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 | 13 | $78,207 | 25 | $74,166 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $60,901 | 60 | $60,100 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $48,952 | 104 | $50,481 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 21 | $42,828 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $62,078 | 210 | $55,284 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Applied Economics
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Library Science/Librarianship
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Hematology Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(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 family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (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 Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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