Your success is our purpose
In addition to our undergraduate and graduate programs for traditional and nontraditional students, The College of St. Scholastica boasts an impressive placement rate, with 98% of graduates finding jobs in their chosen fields or entering graduate school within six months of graduation. The College has more than 4,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs, with approximately 1,600 undergraduate students on our main campus in Duluth.
Serving a global community
The College of St. Scholastica offers more than 40 undergraduate programs spanning all disciplines to prepare students for the competitive global market. In addition, St. Scholastica has a longstanding reputation for quality health education, including Health Sciences, Nursing, and professional preparation for careers.
St. Scholastica professors and staff are dedicated to helping students find summer research opportunities, internships, and full-time employment after graduation. Students pursue individual interests and challenging research projects while developing critical-thinking and analysis skills in our state-of-the-art science center facilitates that focus on student-faculty research and lab coursework.
Find your community and get involved
Going to college is all about exploring your interests. No matter what you’re interested in, you’re likely to find people who share your interests and passions. A sense of community is at the heart of St. Scholastica campus life, which is why many of our students belong to one of more than 60 clubs and organizations that range from choir to beekeeping to intramural sports. Students live in recently renovated residence halls and apartments on campus. All our student housing is a short walk from academic and athletic facilities and student activities.
The College’s Office of International Programs (OIP) advocates for and serves the needs of international students, offering assistance with the visa application process and preparation for arrival in the country to make the transition as seamless as possible.
Four-year pledge
At many colleges, it may take up to six years to earn an undergraduate degree, which can cause problems with student visas and cost a lot more money. At St. Scholastica, students who follow our guidelines will graduate in four years—guaranteed—or any remaining courses are free.
Fast facts
• U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks The College of St. Scholastica among the best colleges and universities in the region for academic excellence.
• Forbes magazine included The College of St. Scholastica on its “America’s Top Colleges” list for 2018 based on outcomes measured by student satisfaction, post-graduate success, and academic success.
• Outside magazine named Duluth runner-up for “Best Adventure Hub” in a worldwide survey of destinations for outdoor activities, citing the abundance of hiking, skiing, biking, and climbing opportunities.
Contact us at admissions@css.edu with any questions. We hope to meet you soon!
