A Visit to the College of St. Scholastica

CAMPUS

The College of St. Scholastica has a warm, inviting campus with an old fashioned feel set on 180 forested acres overlooking Lake Superior. Students enjoy hundreds of miles of biking and hiking. Located in Duluth, MN, a great college town known for it’s vibrant music scene, nightlife and cheap restaurants. The Duluth area is inhabited by 25,000 college students (1/5 of the area’s population).

OVERVIEW

Usually less expensive than the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD)
Great place for students who don’t think a private college is affordable
It’s okay to be undecided
Great Scholarships
Very personable Admissions Staff
Excellent choice for B students

ENROLLMENT/STUDENT BODY

2,100 undergraduate students
Average ACT score is 23
Multi-faith
Open to gays and diversity
Many first generation students
33% Catholic
65% female, but since adding football, St. Scholastica is attracting more males
If you feel you’re an underachiever – the professors will step up to help you
Large majority of students enjoy outdoor sports such as hiking, biking, kayaking and rock climbing
Good accommodations for students with LD or Aspergers
All students live on campus for freshman and sophomore year
Very tight-knit campus – friendly and nurturing
Diverse students who all enjoy each other

ACADEMICS

Known for Healthcare Programs, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Education and Psychology
Great Health Information Management program – “they invented it”
The Pre-Med program has high placement due to the personal attention students receive and the Human Cadaver Lab
Direct entry into Physical Therapy program
Physician’s Assistant Program slated to start in 2016
Music Program is growing