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The College of Saint Scholastica, also referred to as CSS, is a private, Roman Catholic College situated in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was established in the year 1912. The main campus is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 180 acres. The college offers several bachelor degrees, master degrees, and various doctoral degrees in diverse areas of study. U.S News & World Report ranked the college among "America's Best Colleges" in 2008.
CSS’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college offers more than 15 intercollegiate athletic programs and over 50 extracurricular activities. Their sports teams are known as the Saints. The college is a member of the NCAA's Division III and takes part in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.
Students attend The College Of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, MN, a small city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The College Of Saint Scholastica is known for its programs in science, business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical administration.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,259 students at The College Of Saint Scholastica (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The College Of Saint Scholastica offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Shaped by the Catholic Benedictine heritage, The College of St. Scholastica provides intellectual and moral preparation for responsible living and meaningful work."
More complete details are provided below.
The College Of Saint Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Ave
Duluth, MN 55811-4199
General Phone: (218) 723-6000
http://www.css.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 261 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 204 | registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, mental health nursing, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Medical Administration | 99 | medical records admin |
| Science | 75 | exercise physiology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physical science courses |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | social services, English, applied economics, history, humanities, international studies, women's studies, Spanish language |
| Therapy and Counseling | 50 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | health service and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 41 | computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 39 | teacher ed, curriculum and instruction, school librarian, social science teaching, elementary school teaching, Native American education |
| Family and Social Work | 23 | social work |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapy |
| Media | 9 | advertising, communication studies, organizational communications |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religion, youth ministry, Christian studies |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for The College Of Saint Scholastica in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 680 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 172 | 14 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 56 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 31 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, The College Of Saint Scholastica had a total enrollment of 3,259 students (3,345 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 86% |
| Wisconsin | 9% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
The College Of Saint Scholastica offers campus housing for 1,036 of its 3,345 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Duluth, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,899 | 1,584 | 83% | 571 | 36% |
| Men | 644 | 516 | 80% | 192 | 37% |
| Women | 1,255 | 1,068 | 85% | 379 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| 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 | $ 26,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,490 |
| Room and board | $ 6,972 |
| Room charge | $ 3,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,012 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,718 |
Financial Aid:
The College Of Saint Scholastica participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234300)
The College Of Saint Scholastica has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 40 |
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 | 5 | $95,494 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $65,799 | 10 | $68,432 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $79,451 | 16 | $69,910 |
*: 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 | $79,066 | 5 | $74,101 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $64,732 | 10 | $65,096 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $52,259 | 45 | $55,367 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,390 | 13 | $46,706 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $61,213 | 73 | $56,440 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Indian/Native American Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Applied Economics
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Physical Sciences, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The College Of Saint Scholastica Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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