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Saint Catharine College

Saint Catharine College traces its roots to an academy established by the Kentucky Sisters of Saint Dominic in 1823. This became a Normal School in the 1920s, and was founded as the St. Catharine Junior College in 1931. Initially a women's college, it became a coeducational institute in 1951, and was christened Saint Catharine College. This Roman Catholic college is situated in St. Catharine, Kentucky.

Saint Catharine College grants associate's degrees in arts, science, and applied science. Bachelor's degree programs are available in liberal arts, criminal justice, management, health sciences, and education. Students can also opt for certificate courses in pastoral ministry, computer information systems, and early childhood education.

There are a number of student clubs and organizations at Saint Catharine College including the Phi Theta Kappa, Campus Ministry, the Student Senate, the International Club, Students In Free Enterprise, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Students Above Traditional Age, and St. Catharine College Chorale. Students also participate in varsity sports like basketball, golf, soccer, baseball, softball, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Patriots.

Campus Location

2735 Bardstown Rd
Saint Catharine, KY 40061
USA
Main Tel: (859) 336-5082
Web Site

The campus is in a rural area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate8420
Bachelor115
1-2 year certificate23

Students

Student enrollment was 667 in 2007-2008 (510 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 13,650
Room$ 3,520
Board$ 3,220
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 3,470

Financial Aid: Saint Catharine College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  39

Housing and Meals

Saint Catharine College provides on-campus housing for 232 of its 510 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Mid-South Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 74 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 53 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (8 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MATHEMATICS (0 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (42 awarded)

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (16 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded)

  • Health and Physical Education

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (0 awarded)

  • Philosophy

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded)

  • Psychology

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