The College of Saint Scholastica
Established in 1912, the College of Saint Scholastica is a private institution in Duluth, Minnesota. The college was founded by Mother Scholastica Kerst, along with 28 Sisters, and is still affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The college now serves over 4,000 students and was recently ranked 33rd in the Midwest regions according to the 2016 US News & World Report rankings. The main campus is in Duluth. However, the college also maintains sites in four other cities in Minnesota and a site in Phoenix, Arizona. The campus spans 186 acres on a hill that overlooks Lake Superior and includes the Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.
The College of Saint Scholastica School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate-level CCNE-accredited nursing programs. The undergrad programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. The RN to BSN program is offered online and is intended for registered nurses with associate degrees. The graduate programs include MSN, DNP, and BSN to DNP programs. The School of Nursing has three active grants from the US Department of Health and Human Services, including the Rural Academic Practice Partnership for Northeastern Minnesota. This program provides students with clinical experience at primary care facilities in rural and underserved communities throughout the region.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students4,276 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 37 | 307 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1931 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Admission
68%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1020 to 1300 |
ACT | 19 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,116/credit | |
In State Students | $1,116/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,116/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $638/credit | |
In State Students | $638/credit | |
Out of State Students | $638/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $50,220 | $50,220 | $50,220 |
ADN | 70 | $78,120 | $78,120 | $78,120 |
BSN | 125 | $139,500 | $139,500 | $139,500 |
FNP | 50 | $31,900 | $31,900 | $31,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of The College of Saint Scholastica's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 25% | $4,040 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $2,111 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $5,021 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $20,245 |
Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,416 |
Private Loans | 34% | $13,602 |
$23,942
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$18,598 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,857 |
$48,001 to $75,000$22,108 |
$75,001 to $110,000$25,306 |
Over $110,000$28,004 |
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Student Population
2,676
Undergrads
1,600
Graduates
3,095
Women
1,181
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
82% |
Asian |
4% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.