University of Saint Katherine

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,000

8.43% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$28,604

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

65.6%

90 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

232

91.4% Full-Time

About

University of Saint Katherine is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Saint Katherine were General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (15 degrees), and Applied Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2022, 68 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Saint Katherine. 51.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (23 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Saint Katherine is $27,000, which is $14,318 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Saint Katherine was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 54 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Saint Katherine is $27,000, which is $14,318 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,604.

In 2022, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Saint Katherine received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,000

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of Saint Katherine was $27,000. The cost of tuition at University of Saint Katherine is $14,318 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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Average Net Price

$28,604

2022 Value

7.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of Saint Katherine had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,604. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of Saint Katherine grew by 7.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Saint Katherine (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

$15,336

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Saint Katherine was of $15,336 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 48.5% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.5% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of Saint Katherine received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 3.16% with respect to 2021, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Saint Katherine (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 University of Saint Katherine was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 54 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

University of Saint Katherine received 90 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 13.9% annual growth. Out of those 90 applicants, 59 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.6% acceptance rate.

There were 232 students enrolled at University of Saint Katherine in 2022. 75% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Saint Katherine has an overall enrollment yield of 55.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 90

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Saint Katherine was 65.6% (59 admissions from 90 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 78.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 13.9%, while admissions declined by 4.84%.

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

SAT Scores

75%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

75% of enrolled first-time students at University of Saint Katherine in 2020 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

University of Saint Katherine had a total enrollment of 232 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of Saint Katherine is 212 students and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 91.4% of students enrolled at University of Saint Katherine are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Saint Katherine, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 6.47% Two or More Races, 5.6% Black or African American, 4.74% Asian, 2.59% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.72% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Saint Katherine in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.6%) and White Female (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.6%) and Asian Female (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Saint Katherine in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 232 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Saint Katherine is 212 and the part-time enrollment is 20.

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

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 University of Saint Katherine was 56%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students
White
61 enrolled students
Two or More Races
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Saint Katherine is 45.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 6.47% Two or More Races, 5.6% Black or African American, 4.74% Asian, 2.59% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.72% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 1 students (0.431%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 2 more women than men received degrees from University of Saint Katherine. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Saint Katherine is hispanic or latino (23 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Saint Katherine is General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (15 degrees) and Applied Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Saint Katherine, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), and Psychology (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Saint Katherine are Accountants & auditors (1,063,012 people), Other managers (858,286 people), Financial managers (526,741 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (440,754 people), and Chief executives & legislators (438,489 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Saint Katherine in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Psychology (8 degrees), English (2 degrees), and Business (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Saint Katherine are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Saint Katherine are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Psychology (8 degrees), English (2 degrees), and Business (26 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 University of Saint Katherine are Elementary & secondary schools (1,187,068 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (704,346 people), Computer Systems Design (623,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (570,752 people), and Banking & related activities (531,730 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
17 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
15 degrees awarded
Applied Psychology
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Saint Katherine was General Business Administration & Management with 17 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 33 degrees were awarded to men at University of Saint Katherine, which is 0.943 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Saint Katherine by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of Saint Katherine in General Business Administration & Management, which is 4.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 11 degrees were awarded to men at University of Saint Katherine in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 2.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at University of Saint Katherine is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
White
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Saint Katherine is hispanic or latino (23 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (23 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Saint Katherine is white male (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (14 degrees).

Operations

University of Saint Katherine employs 4 Assistant professors, 1 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Saint Katherine are Male Assistant professor (3), Male Lecturer (1), and Female Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Saint Katherine are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 13 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.15M

2022 Salaries

16.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of Saint Katherine paid a median of $3.15M in salaries, a 16.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.5% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 32.5% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$326k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of Saint Katherine paid a total of $326k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Saint Katherine were Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Lecturer with 1 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Saint Katherine were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Male Lecturer
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Saint Katherine was Male Assistant professor with 3 employees, Male Lecturer with 1 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Saint Katherine.