St. Catherine University

Saint Paul, USA

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Type of institution:

University

Age range:17+

Type of training:

Full-time
Part-time
Hybrid
Online

Language of instruction:

english

Year of foundation:1905

About the St. Catherine University

St. Catherine University is a private Catholic university founded in 1905. It originally grew out of the nursing school at St. Mary's Hospital Training School for Nurses in Minneapolis; today it is one of the largest women's Catholic universities in the country - the College for Women is one of the largest private women's colleges in the USA in terms of the number of students. The university follows the mission to "educate women to lead and influence," while men are also enrolled in the College for Adults and Graduate College. The university belongs to the Doctoral/Professional University category according to the Carnegie classification - meaning it offers a full range of programs from bachelor's degrees to doctoral degrees, which sets it apart from classical liberal arts colleges such as Lycoming or Southwestern. The university's profile is particularly strong in the field of healthcare - nursing, occupational therapy, public health, and social work. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Admission conditions in St. Catherine University

Admissions policies are test-optional (SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required). The priority application deadline is April 15. The standard application package includes: application, high school transcript, essay, letters of recommendation - similar to most private American universities. The format of education is flexible and multi-level: • College for Women - traditional on-campus education for female students in the day department; • College for Adults - flexible format for adult students (men and women), combining study with work and family, includes evening and online courses; • Graduate College - master's and doctoral programs, many designed for working professionals, some are fully online. The university offers over 60 majors at the undergraduate level, as well as over 50 additional majors through the partnership with the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) - a consortium of universities in Minnesota, providing access to courses from other Twin Cities universities.

Minimum rating for admission to St. Catherine University

• The median SAT score of admitted students is around 1080, ACT - around 22-23; • The average high school GPA of admitted students is 3.51-3.59 depending on the source; • The acceptance rate ranges from 59% to 94% depending on the year and source, on average around 90% - one of the least selective admissions among the universities reviewed; • First-year student retention rate is around 80%.

Prospects after completing studies in St. Catherine University

The four-year graduation rate is 50%, the six-year rate is around 60-61%. The median salary of graduates six years after graduation is $52,795. The university systematically prepares students for professional and medical schools through pre-college tracks: pre-occupational therapy (master's and doctoral programs), pre-physical therapy (doctoral program), pre-holistic health studies (master's program). Strong interprofessional training in healthcare through the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health - students from various medical specialties are trained in common clinical and laboratory scenarios. Financial aid: 76% of freshmen receive need-based financial aid, the average net price for recipients of federal loans is $18,611 - one of the most affordable among the universities considered after aid. The diploma is in the American format and is internationally recognized through the standard procedure of recognition.