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How to Get Into St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

St Catherine University Admissions Statistics

92%
Acceptance Rate
480-560
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
370-580
SAT Math (mid 50%)
20-26
ACT (mid 50%)
2,473
Undergrads
61%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into St Catherine University

The bar here is clear

St Catherine University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 850-1140 combined SAT or 20-26 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where St Catherine University fits.

St Catherine University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

St Catherine University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $60,476
Tuition & fees $51,454
Room & board (on campus) $12,188
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $19,764

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $17,890
$30-48k $15,190
$48-75k $15,451
$75-110k $19,376
$110k+ $27,021
40%
Students receiving Pell Grants
59%
Students taking federal loans
80%
Freshman retention rate
9:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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