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St Catherine University
Admission at St Catherine University is close to open (91.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $59,282 median earnings below before the application.
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St Catherine University sits in Saint Paul proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. St Catherine University enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Economics, where graduates median $87,821 four years out. 40.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,473 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 20 and 26 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on St Catherine University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, St Catherine University received 1,703 applications and admitted 1,602 (94.1%), with 377 enrolling.
St Catherine University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. St Catherine University's submitters' middle half scored 20–26 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How St Catherine University compares
| St Catherine University | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 91.8% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,454 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,282 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors St Catherine University: $59,282 median at year ten, versus $58,351 across Minnesota institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $51,454 regardless of where you're from. At St Catherine University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,473 undergrads, St Catherine University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
61.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a St Catherine University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at St Catherine University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Economics | $87,821 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,514 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,211 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,526 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,876 |
| Biology, General | $64,834 |
| Social Work | $62,227 |
| Public Health | $61,169 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,048 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,058 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,873 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,822 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,549 |
| American Sign Language | $45,973 |
Median earnings for these 14 St Catherine University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,282 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional St Catherine University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for St Catherine University?
The middle 50% of St Catherine University's submitters earned ACT composites of 20–26; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is St Catherine University's acceptance rate?
94.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,602 admitted from 1,703 applicants.
How much does St Catherine University cost?
At St Catherine University, published tuition is $51,454 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is St Catherine University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do St Catherine University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,282 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- University of St Thomas — 85.4% admitted
- The College of Saint Scholastica — 93% admitted
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota — 92.8% admitted
- Saint Johns University — 90.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.