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The College of Saint Scholastica occupies a scenic hilltop campus overlooking Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, approximately 150 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Founded in 1912 by Benedictine Sisters, the institution's main campus features distinctive Tudor Gothic architecture amid 186 acres of forested grounds. The private Catholic liberal arts college maintains its Benedictine heritage while operating as an independent institution, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, health sciences, and business. The college operates a traditional residential campus with multiple student housing options, including traditional dormitories and apartment-style living, while also maintaining satellite locations across Minnesota for its expanding healthcare programs. Saint Scholastica competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Saints, participating in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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The College of Saint Scholastica is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for The College of Saint Scholastica within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#278 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#205 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#177 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1310 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $924 |
| Room and Board | $11,380 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,696 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,730 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 34% |
| Business | 30% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Human Services | 6% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025