St Catherine University

https://www.stkate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,638

2.4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,252

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.52%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.9%

1,561 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,904

58.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.8%

238 Graduates

About

St Catherine University is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at St Catherine University were Occupational Therapist Assistant (296 degrees awarded), Radiation Therapist (34 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (24 degrees).

In 2021, 1,502 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at St Catherine University. 93.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.66% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,007 degrees), 6.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (149 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at St Catherine University is $34,638, which is $11,454 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at St Catherine University is $34,638, which is $11,454 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,252.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending St Catherine University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,638

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at St Catherine University was $34,638. The cost of tuition at St Catherine University is $11,454 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$19,252

2021 Value

1.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 St Catherine University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,252. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of St Catherine University grew by 1.8%.

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

$9,100

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at St Catherine University was of $9,100 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.15% between 2020 and 2021.

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

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at St Catherine University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.95% with respect to 2020, when 76% 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.

1.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at St Catherine University was 1.52%, which represents 22 out of the 1452 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 1,561 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.92% annual growth. Out of those 1,561 applicants, 1,169 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,904 students enrolled at St Catherine University in 2021. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

St Catherine University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,169

Accepted Out of 1,561

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of St Catherine University was 74.9% (1,169 admissions from 1,561 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.92%, while admissions declined by −8.46%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

1% of enrolled first-time students at St Catherine University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

St Catherine University had a total enrollment of 3,904 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at St Catherine University is 2,296 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,608. This means that 58.8% of students enrolled at St Catherine University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at St Catherine University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% White, 10.8% Asian, 10.5% Black or African American, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at St Catherine University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by Asian Female (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (69.5%), followed by White Male (9.54%) and Asian Female (6.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St Catherine University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,904 students. The full-time enrollment at St Catherine University is 2,296 and the part-time enrollment is 1,608. This means that 58.8% of students enrolled at St Catherine University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

76%

2021 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 76%. 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 (2021)

White
2,415 enrolled students
Asian
420 enrolled students
Black or African American
411 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at St Catherine University is 61.9% White, 10.8% Asian, 10.5% Black or African American, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.205% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 118 students (3.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,302 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 (1,007 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (149 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at St Catherine University is Occupational Therapist Assistant (296 degrees awarded), followed by Radiation Therapist (34 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (24 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (33 degrees awarded), Health (953 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,350,211 people), Social workers, all other (171,996 people), Medical & health services managers (162,951 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,804 people), and Pharmacists (133,400 people).

The most specialized majors at St Catherine University in 2021 are Library Science (33 degrees awarded), Health (953 degrees), Language & Linguistics (29 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (72 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Sales engineers

The most specialized majors at St Catherine University are Library Science (33 degrees awarded), Health (953 degrees), Language & Linguistics (29 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (72 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,517,456 people), Elementary & secondary schools (374,847 people), Outpatient care centers (268,240 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (209,860 people), and Offices of physicians (204,540 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
171 degree-majors awarded
General Public Health
47 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at St Catherine University was Registered Nursing with 171 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

100

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,402

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at St Catherine University, which is 0.0713 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,402).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at St Catherine University in Occupational Therapist Assistant, which is 0.143 times less than the 259 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 259 degrees were awarded to men at St Catherine University in Occupational Therapist Assistant, which is 7 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from St Catherine University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at St Catherine University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.1% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,007 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
149 degrees awarded
Asian
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at St Catherine University is white (1,007 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (149 degrees).

2.8% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
947 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
140 degrees awarded
Asian Female
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at St Catherine University is white female (947 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (140 degrees).

Operations

St Catherine University has an endowment valued at nearly $144M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 59.1M (41.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, St Catherine University had a total salary expenditure of 98M. St Catherine University employs 123 Assistant professors, 92 Associate professors and 33 Professors. Most academics at St Catherine University are Female Assistant professor (106), Female Associate professor (76), and Female Professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Catherine University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 95 employees, Management, with 92 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Endowment

$144M

2021 Endowment

48.2%

growth from 2020

St Catherine University has an endowment valued at about $144M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of St Catherine University grew 48.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $93.5M 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

$45M

2021 Salaries

0.59%

decline from 2020

In 2021, St Catherine University paid a median of $45M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($98M) and a 0.59% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.5M

Instructional Salaries

250

Number of Employees

In 2021, St Catherine University paid a total of $18.5M to 250 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

123 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

95 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at St Catherine University were Assistant professor with 123 employees, Associate professor with 92 employees, and Professor with 33 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Catherine University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees, Management with 92 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at St Catherine University was Female Assistant professor with 106 employees, Female Associate professor with 76 employees, and Female Professor with 26 employees.

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