Saint Catharine College, SCC, is a Roman Catholic college in Saint Catharine, Kentucky that was originally founded in 1931. It became a co-educational college in 1951, and started offering bachelor's degrees in the fall of 2004. Areas of study offered by SCC include pharmacy, business, computer information systems, education, and diagnostic medical sonography. The college is comprised of the following academic divisions.
The sports teams of Saint Catharine College are known as the Patriots. The college has bowling, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, and baseball teams. On-campus clubs and organizations include the Criminal Justice Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Health Occupations Students of America.
Saint Catharine College is located in Saint Catharine, KY (a rural area). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Saint Catharine College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Saint Catharine College is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Saint Catharine College had 667 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers students meal plans. Saint Catharine College values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-South Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"St. Catharine College is an independent Catholic college that provides quality undergraduate education and offers degrees in a variety of academic areas and professional programs. Consistent with the Dominican tradition upon which it was founded, St. Catharine College fosters education grounded in the liberal arts values and is committed to the free pursuit of truth. The College embraces Christian principles while respecting individuals of all religious traditions. St. Catharine College encourages students to pursue lifelong learning and to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves, their community, and a just society. Re-affirmed 2006"
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Catharine College
2735 Bardstown Rd
Saint Catharine, KY 40061
General Phone: (859) 336-5082
http://www.sccky.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, surgical tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 16 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 11 | business management, business, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child care provider, social work |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical office assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Catharine College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 84 | 20 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Catharine College had a total enrollment of 667 students (510 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,650 |
| Room and board | $ 6,740 |
| Room charge | $ 3,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,470 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Catharine College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 198300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 21 |
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $48,319 | 5 | $43,473 |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $40,448 | 4 | $40,041 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $43,175 | 5 | $44,367 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,130 | 6 | $38,490 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $41,661 | 16 | $40,558 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74 | 53 | 127 |
| Basketball | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 38 | 59 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Catharine College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Open admission
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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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