The College Of Saint Scholastica

The College of Saint Scholastica, or St. Scholastica, is situated in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1912. The college was founded by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters. The campus covers an area of 186 acres and is positioned on a hill that overlooks Lake Superior.

The college confers master and bachelor degrees and doctoral degrees including the Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Doctor of Physical Therapy. St. Scholastica is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:

• The School of Arts and Letters
• The School of Business and Technology
• The School of Education
• The School of Health Sciences
• The School of Nursing
• The School of Sciences
• The School of Extended Studies

The College of Saint Scholastica has over 60 student organizations and clubs. These include the Student Occupational Therapy Association, Student Health Information Management Association, Physical Therapy Club, and Computer Information Systems Club. The college has a diverse student body with international students making up almost three percent of the entire enrollment every year. The college also offers more than 15 intercollegiate athletics programs.

The College Of Saint Scholastica Highlights

Where The College Of Saint Scholastica stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, nursing and emergency medicine, business and management, science, and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at The College Of Saint Scholastica was 3,259 in 2007 (2,906 full-time equivalent).

About 33% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 67% of the class.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students, graduate students are 21%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 3%.

About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: The College Of Saint Scholastica participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

The College Of Saint Scholastica provides on-campus housing for 1,025 of its 2,906 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.

The College Of Saint Scholastica Athletics

The College Of Saint Scholastica is in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference for major sports.

The College Of Saint Scholastica Admissions (2007)

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