St Catherine University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,600

5.66% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$19,976

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

92.5%

1,512 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,577

59.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

64.4%

264 Graduates

About

St Catherine University is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at St Catherine University were Occupational Therapist Assistant (200 degrees awarded), Radiation Therapist (29 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (16 degrees).

In 2022, 1,399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at St Catherine University. 93.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (932 degrees), 6.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at St Catherine University is $36,600, which is $12,604 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at St Catherine University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1503 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at St Catherine University is $36,600, which is $12,604 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,976.

In 2022, 80% of undergraduate students attending St Catherine University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,600

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at St Catherine University was $36,600. The cost of tuition at St Catherine University is $12,604 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of St Catherine University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,976

2022 Value

3.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 St Catherine University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,976. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of St Catherine University grew by 3.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of St Catherine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,600

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at St Catherine University was of $9,600 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 5.49% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at St Catherine University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at St Catherine University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.27% with respect to 2021, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at St Catherine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at St Catherine University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1503 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

St Catherine University received 1,512 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 3.14% annual growth. Out of those 1,512 applicants, 1,399 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,577 students enrolled at St Catherine University in 2022. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

St Catherine University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,399

Accepted Out of 1,512

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of St Catherine University was 92.5% (1,399 admissions from 1,512 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 74.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 3.14%, while admissions grew by 19.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of St Catherine University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at St Catherine University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

St Catherine University had a total enrollment of 3,577 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at St Catherine University is 2,121 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,456. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at St Catherine University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at St Catherine University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.5% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 10.7% Asian, 9.39% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Two or More Races, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at St Catherine University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.7%) and Asian Female (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.8%), followed by White Male (10.7%) and Asian Female (7.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St Catherine University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,577 students. The full-time enrollment at St Catherine University is 2,121 and the part-time enrollment is 1,456. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at St Catherine University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at St Catherine University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at St Catherine University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), St Catherine University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at St Catherine University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,163 enrolled students
Black or African American
416 enrolled students
Asian
383 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at St Catherine University is 60.5% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 10.7% Asian, 9.39% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Two or More Races, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 107 students (2.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,225 more women than men received degrees from St Catherine University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at St Catherine University is white (932 degrees awarded). There were 6.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (144 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at St Catherine University is Occupational Therapist Assistant (200 degrees awarded), followed by Radiation Therapist (29 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (16 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at St Catherine University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (48 degrees awarded), Health (842 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Catherine University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,599,345 people), Registered nurses (1,449,408 people), Secondary school teachers (468,105 people), Education administrators (275,001 people), and Social workers, all other (198,095 people).

The most specialized majors at St Catherine University in 2022 are Library Science (48 degrees awarded), Health (842 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), and Education (130 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Catherine University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at St Catherine University are Library Science (48 degrees awarded), Health (842 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), and Education (130 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Catherine University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,944,092 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,637,090 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (383,737 people), Outpatient care centers (327,061 people), and Offices of physicians (234,730 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by St Catherine University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
167 degrees awarded
General Public Health
38 degrees awarded
Social Work
32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at St Catherine University was Registered Nursing with 167 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at St Catherine University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,312

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 87 degrees were awarded to men at St Catherine University, which is 0.0663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,312).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at St Catherine University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 19 degrees were awarded to men at St Catherine University in Occupational Therapist Assistant, which is 0.105 times less than the 181 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 212 degrees were awarded to men at St Catherine University in Registered Nursing, which is 12.5 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 55% of students graduating from St Catherine University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at St Catherine University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.14% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
932 degrees awarded
Asian
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at St Catherine University is white (932 degrees awarded). There were 6.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (144 degrees).

2.64% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
881 degrees awarded
Asian Female
135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at St Catherine University is white female (881 degrees awarded). There were 6.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (135 degrees).

Operations

St Catherine University has an endowment valued at nearly $133M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −14.8M (−11.1%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, St Catherine University had a total salary expenditure of 99.3M. St Catherine University employs 120 Assistant professors, 72 Associate professors and 32 Professors. Most academics at St Catherine University are Female Assistant professor (103), Female Associate professor (58), and Female Professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Catherine University are: Management, with 94 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 90 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees.

Endowment

$133M

2022 Endowment

7.48%

decline from 2021

St Catherine University has an endowment valued at about $133M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of St Catherine University declined 7.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $86.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at St Catherine University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$44.1M

2022 Salaries

1.85%

decline from 2021

In 2022, St Catherine University paid a median of $44.1M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($99.3M) and a 1.85% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.59% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.78% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.5M

Instructional Salaries

227

Number of Employees

In 2022, St Catherine University paid a total of $16.5M to 227 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

120 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

94 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at St Catherine University were Assistant professor with 120 employees, Associate professor with 72 employees, and Professor with 32 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Catherine University were Management with 94 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 90 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at St Catherine University was Female Assistant professor with 103 employees, Female Associate professor with 58 employees, and Female Professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at St Catherine University.

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