The College of St. Scholastica

Since 1912, The College of St. Scholastica has been preparing students for a life of purpose, in addition to economic gain, by emphasizing the Catholic Benedictine values it was founded on.

St. Scholastica is an independent private college with locations across Minnesota, including our original campus in Duluth. Enrollment in our undergraduate and graduate programs has grown from 2,200 to 4,000 in the last decade, due, in part, to our commitment to making high-quality education available online and through convenient evening and weekend formats.

Shaped by the Catholic Benedictine heritage, The College of St. Scholastica provides intellectual and moral preparation for responsible living and meaningful work.

The College of St. Scholastica aspires to be a diverse and inclusive academic community of excellence, grounded in the rich Catholic Benedictine heritage, sending forth thoughtful leaders sharpened and sensitized by the liberal arts, who are prepared and committed to serve and transform the world.

The Catholic tradition reaches out to all peoples; this is its universal imperative. As a Benedictine institution, The College of St. Scholastica demonstrates hospitality to all, respects all persons as children of God, and creates community that values the uniqueness of the individual and honors diverse opinions and experiences. In short, because we are Catholic and Benedictine, we are compelled to be diverse and inclusive.

Students at The College of St. Scholastica are exposed to a challenging yet supportive academic environment that engages them in learning and in finding their place in the world. A St. Scholastica education — whether at the bachelor's, master's or doctoral level or on our Duluth campus or at extended sites throughout Minnesota — is shaped by our Catholic Benedictine heritage. It includes a strong emphasis on faculty interaction with students, student engagement in the academic process, and learning outside the classroom.

We invite you to explore our curriculum, which prepares students for work in arts and letters, business and technology, education, health sciences, nursing, and sciences.

The College of St. Scholastica is dedicated to helping students become responsible members of their communities; this extends to the global community. St. Scholastica has a tradition of study and service abroad that goes back more that thirty years to our first program in Ireland. Students at St. Scholastica are sure to find a study abroad or service learning program that meets their needs to personally and academically.

St. Scholastica participates in federal and state financial aid programs to assist students with their study abroad educational expenses. Each study abroad program and student financial aid situation is unique and financial eligibility may vary. Contact OneStop Student Services to schedule an appointment to review your options.

Community is important at St. Scholastica. In fact, it's one of our guiding values. As the College's on-campus resident population has grown to more than 1,000 in recent years, the vibrance of our learning community has increased correspondingly. There have never been more on-campus organizations, events, clubs and intramural opportunities. Join up, or start your own.

We think Duluth is a pretty great place to live, and others seem to agree with us. Recently, the nonprofit American Institute for Economic Research ranked Duluth one of America's best small metropolitan areas for college students.

St. Scholastica Career Services commits to inspire and engage students in exploring, developing and pursuing individual career paths and meaningful work.

Duluth, Minnesota has been called one of America's Best College Towns, one of the best adventure hubs in the world, even the Best Town in America. From our perch on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth is where The College of Saint Scholastica (CSS) calls home. And with an international experience that combines a diverse, rigorous education with a welcoming, inclusive community, you can too.

At many colleges it may take up to six years to earn an undergraduate degree, which can cause problems with student visas and cost you a lot more money. At CSS, if you follow our guidelines, you will graduate in four years — guaranteed — or any remaining courses are free.

And once you graduate, you'll be able to use your degree. In fact, 98 percent of our graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Columbia University, Harvard University, University of Paris and University of Milan are a few of the many universities that have accepted CSS international students into post-graduate (Doctoral, MA, MBA, MD) programs.

With more than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 40 countries, we have a vibrant and active student body. From athletics to student clubs to recreation to ministry to living on campus, the College offers plenty of opportunities for you to connect with other students.

Student learning doesn't only happen in a classroom! Opportunities for learning and development exist everywhere on campus and throughout your life as a student. Student affairs is a critical component of a student's learning experience in higher education. Student Affairs is the division of the college that is responsible for facilitating and supporting that outside-the-classroom learning and thriving. The professionals who work in Student Affairs are committed to helping all college students enrich and deepen their lifetime journey of growth and self-exploration.