Graduate School Overview

The College of St. Scholastica is a Catholic Benedictine institution and the only independent private college in northeastern Minnesota. The College was founded in 1912 by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters who offered college courses to six young women. Today St. Scholastica educates more than 3,250 men and women and has graduated more than 16,000 alumni. The College is guided by its Mission Statement, its Statement of Purposes, its Diversity Statement and by the Benedictine Values of community, hospitality, respect, stewardship and love of learning. St. Scholastica is consistently recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report magazine. The magazine's 2009 "America's Best Colleges" ranks St. Scholastica in the top tier of regional universities in the Midwest. St. Scholastica has been called a "hidden gem" by the Washington Post. The College of St. Scholastica offers graduate degree programs at the master's and doctoral levels across the fields of education, business technology and the health sciences.

Highlights

Today St. Scholastica educates more than 3,250 men and women and has graduated more than 16,000 alumni  Consistent with the mission of The College of St. Scholastica, Departments offer advanced graduate programs that develop individuals who demonstrate responsible leadership, transdisciplinary respect, entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking  The College offers graduate programs and courses in areas in which it has historically excelled and in a variety of online and on-site formats to meet the needs of adult learners

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Ranking and Reputation

St. Scholastica is consistently recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report magazine. The magazine's 2009 "America's Best Colleges" ranks St. Scholastica in the Top Tier of regional universities in the Midwest  St. Scholastica has been called a "hidden gem" by the Washington Post

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business Not Available       Computer Science 57        Education 112        Health Sciences 225        Nursing 159

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 610 Tuition for Selected Degrees (US$)  Business (MBA) : 450/year  Physical Therapy: 675/Year  Occupational Therapy: 675/Year  Nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice: 675/Year	Admissions Criteria  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 213.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 610 Other Support  Counseling and Buddy Programs  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Loan Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Work Opportunities Programs

Buildings and Resources

The 186-acre Duluth campus is set on a ridge overlooking Lake Superior. Campus buildings include: majestic Tower Hall, the Science Center, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, Burns Wellness Commons, the 500-seat Mitchell Auditorium, the College library, St. Scholastica Theatre, Somers residence hall, Cedar, Kerst, and Scanlon apartments, and several smaller residential buildings. Also on the Duluth campus is the Benedictine Health Center, which serves the needs of the Duluth area and provides opportunities for practical experience for many of the College's health science and behavioral arts and sciences students. St. Scholastica also offers graduate programs at its campuses in St. Paul and St. Cloud, Minnesota.