St. Catherine University
Founded in 1905, St. Catherine University serves diverse students, with a baccalaureate college for women at its heart and graduate and associate programs for women and men. St. Catherine integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing intellectual inquiry and social teaching, and challenging students to transformational leadership. Nationally recognized baccalaureate, associate, master’s and doctoral degree programs equip students with a superb education and the opportunity for internships, collaborative research projects, community-work-and-learning experiences and study-abroad programs. St. Catherine University offers many of its degree programs in both traditional and weekend formats on beautiful campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis. As the first Catholic college to receive a charter from the academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa, the University’s commitment to excellence is expressed in its vision: "To be a leading Catholic university distinguished by its innovative spirit and premier baccalaureate college for women.”
Contact
St. Catherine University
Office of Admissions
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-8850 Phone
(800) 656-KATE (5283) Toll-free
(651) 690-8868 Fax
admissions@stkate.edu E-mail
http://www.stkate.edu Web site
Academic programs
Degrees offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Library and Information Science, Master of Social Work, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Top five majors: Business Administration (includes Accounting, Sales, Information Systems), Biology, Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology
Faculty: 296 full-time, 305 part-time; 82% of full-time faculty members hold the doctorate or highest degree in their field
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Average class size: 17
Average lab size: 13
Number of library volumes: 230,000
Academic calendar: 4:1:4 (Semesters, January interim)
Four-year guarantee: A student is given access to the classes, professors, internships and research opportunities she needs. If the student does her part towards graduating on time and still misses the 4-year mark, the College of St. Catherine will provide the additional course(s) for free.
Accreditation & approval: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Chemical Society, American Dietetics Association, American Library Association through Dominican University, American Montessori Society, Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Committee on Accreditation of the American Health Information Management Association, Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, Institute for Chemical Dependency Professionals of Minnesota, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology, Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Minnesota Board of Nursing, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, National Association of Schools of Music, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, National Council on Social Work Education, National League for Nursing.
Teaching licensure programs: Pre-primary, elementary and secondary and K-12. Specialty areas in: communication arts/literature, French, mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish.
Certification programs: Accounting I and II, Basic Medical Coding, Business Administration, Coding Specialist, Medical Sales Montessori Early Childhood Associate Credential, Pastoral Ministry, Phlebotomy, Piano Pedagogy, Sales l & ll, Second Major, Spiritual Direction, Urban Library Program
Pre-professional programs: Dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine
Inter-campus agreements: The Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) is a partnership with Augsburg College, the College of St. Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester College and the University of St. Thomas. The partnership allows students to register for courses at the other colleges, and collaborative majors are offered through the partnership.
Honors program: First-year or sophomores in the Day Program who have at least a 3.5 GPA are eligible to apply. The program offers special seminars to enhance learning levels and opportunities for independent scholarship. The program also requires the completion of an independently researched senior project.
Independent study: Students whose interests cross department lines are free to plan their own major program, subject to faculty approval. Students may register for independent study courses from individual departments.
Non-traditional/adult education programs: St. Catherine's Weekend College offers adult women the opportunity to earn a college degree in four years by attending classes every other weekend from early September through June. The ReEntry Adult Program (REAP) provides a variety of services to women who return to college during the day.
Distance learning: A distance learning option is available in the Master of Arts in Education program.
International study opportunities
St. Catherine University is strongly committed to helping students integrate study-abroad experiences into their educational plans. Students can choose from a wide variety of semester, January interim, yearlong and summer programs around the world. With advance planning, students in nearly any major can participate in an approved study abroad program while making normal progress toward graduation.
Student organizations
American Sign Language Club, Ariston, Artist's Coalition/Art Club, Asian Women's Association, Best Buddies, Biology Club, Business Club/Pi Sigma Epsilon, Carpenter's Tools Bible Study, Chemistry Club, Dance Team, Education Club, English Club, Eugepai Latine! (Latin Culture and Language Club) , Exercise Sports and Science Club, Family, Consumer and Nutritional Science Club, Film Club, French Club, Global Learning Organization, Hermanas Latina Organization, History Club, Honors Program Student Organization, International Business and Economics Club, Lambda Sigma Tau, LEAD Team, Leaning to the Left, Medical Interest Group, Mixed Initiative, MN Public Interest Research Group, Muslim Student Organization, Needles, Hooks and Looms, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Occupational Therapy Club, Physical Therapy Club, Poetry Circle, Political Science Club, PRIDE, Psychology Club, REAP, Residence Hall Association, Scrapbooking and Crafts, Slavic Culture and Language Club, Social Work Club, Spanish Club, St. Catherine Coral Society, St. Catherine Catholic Club, St. Catherine International Student Organization, St. Catherine Wheel, St. Kate's Activities Team, St. Paul's Outreach, Students for Life, Student Nurses Association, , Students Who Are Parents, The Senate, Volunteers in Action, Women Actively Voicing for the Environment, Women Helping Women, Women of Color Organization, Women's Choir/Mu Phi Epsilon.
Athletic programs
Conference membership: NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
Women's varsity: Basketball, cross country, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball
Intramurals: Badminton, dodgeball, flag football, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports: Dance, cheer
College services and facilities
On-campus housing: Students choose from five residence halls and two apartment buildings. Housing for married students or students with children is available in the apartment buildings.
Fitness/recreation facilities: Aimee and Patrick Butler Center for Sports and Fitness includes gymnasium, weight-training equipment, a cardiovascular workout area, a suspended jogging track, a sauna, a whirlpool and an 8-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool.
Technology: All residence halls and apartments are wired for cable and internet service. A laptop leasing program provides laptops, software and service on a per semester basis.
Internships: The Career Development Office offers an extensive internship program consisting of over 500 internship sites open to students in a wide range of majors.
Career services: The Career Development Office provides a computerized, interactive, career decision-making process; a career library; a microfiche center for graduate and undergraduate college catalogs; and assistance with resume writing, interviewing and preparing letters of application and credentials files.
Counseling and guidance services: The college provides a confidential service to students who want professional consultation regarding their emotional well-being. College counselors are licensed psychologists. Psychiatric consultation and treatment also are available. The counseling staff leads and sponsors workshops on a variety of mental health topics. In addition, the O'Neill Learning Center offers assistance to students who wish to enhance their writing, reading, math or study skills.
Undergraduate enrollment
Full-time: 2,361 students
Part-time: 1,244 students
Women: 97%
Men: 3%
All undergraduate students: 37% live on campus; 43% are from an affiliated religious background (Catholic)
Racial/ethnic distribution: 10.2% African-American; 6.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.7% Hispanic/Latino; .5% Native American; 1.5% International; 72.6% White; 4.0% Unknown
Graduate enrollment
Full-time: 706 students
Part-time: 596 students
Women: 88%
Men: 12%
Racial/ethnic distribution: 2.4% African-American; 1.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.2% Hispanic/Latino; .3% Native American; .8% International; 84.3% White; 7.3% Unknown
First-year student profile
First-year students: 82% from Minnesota; 15% from other states; 2% from other countries; 78% live on campus
Scholastic aptitude test: 11% of first-year students submitted the SAT as part of their applications. Middle 50% range SAT Math: 493-665. Middle 50% SAT Verbal: 563-658.
American college test: 80% of first-year students presented the ACT as part of their applications. Middle 50% ACT composite scores: 21 to 26.
High school rank: 87%% of new entering students reported their high school class rank. Of those reporting, 21% were in the top tenth of their class; 41% were in the top twenty percent of their class; and, 71%% were in the top half of their class.
Admissions
On-line application: http://www.stkate.edu/admissions
Application deadline: Rolling
Application fee (amount): Free
Admissions tests required: ACT or SAT
High school preparation: High school coursework recommended for applicants includes four years of English, three years of mathematics and two years each of science, foreign language, social science and other academic electives.
Advanced placement credit: Up to 32 semester credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree through examination and the Credit for Academically Relevant Learning (CARL) program. Students presenting scores of 3, 4 or 5 on Advanced Placement Program tests are granted credit by most departments. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores at the 55th percentile or above are accepted for all general and selected subject exams.
Transfer process (deadlines and materials): Fall Deadline: Rolling; Spring Deadline: Rolling
Transfer criteria (credits, GPA): Transfer students who enter with fewer than 57 semester credits must complete a minimum of 64 semester credits at St. Catherine's to earn a degree. Those who enter with more than 57 semester credits must complete a minimum of 48 credits to earn a degree.
Campus visits: The Office of Admissions is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays (8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesdays) and some Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Financials
Tuition and required fees: $28,758
Room and board: $7,330
Comprehensive charges: $36,088
Percentage of new-entering students receiving financial aid from any source: 90%
Financial aid applications: To apply for financial aid, families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and St. Kate's institutional aid application.
FAFSA code: 002342
Financial aid deadline: April 15