C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
71/100 · earnings-weighted

The College of Saint Scholastica

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Duluth, Minnesota 55811
The College of Saint Scholastica campus, Duluth, MN
The College of Saint Scholastica campus, Duluth, MN. Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 63%
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,979
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
94%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The College of Saint Scholastica, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$65,934
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$62,332
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,000
Median debt at graduation
70.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,120
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
24.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The College of Saint Scholastica

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,499$85,824-3%#511 of 966#771$17,640
Computer and Information Sciences$60,845$82,175-11%#275 of 459#320$20,650
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences—$74,020+19%#11 of 64#11$23,750
Health and Medical Administrative Services$57,676$71,540+22%#63 of 275#77$26,427
Accounting and Related Services$55,688$69,762-8%#489 of 796#616$20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$52,677$66,210-21%#389 of 452#418$20,000
Marketing$52,732$65,512-5%#281 of 516#364$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,270$65,192-4%#571 of 1176#741$21,500
Human Resources Management and Services—$59,797-12%#162 of 187#174$23,333
Psychology$31,367$58,255+15%#130 of 1027#200$24,559
Social Work$45,371$55,743+8%#118 of 420#213$18,974
Biology$28,195$53,730-6%#570 of 841#680$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40,320$47,432+0%#364 of 680#563$18,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $366,514
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,002/mo — vs ~$678/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55807 (5.9% cap, Duluth)

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🏆 Where The College of Saint Scholastica Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#21
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $39,530 $39,530
Room $6,100
Board $5,280
Total Cost (On-Campus) $55,730 $55,730

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
57%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 281 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 145 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 111 grads/yr Social Work 91 grads/yr Psychology, General 67 grads/yr Organizational Behavior Studies 63 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 48 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 44 grads/yr Nursing Practice 40 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 36 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 33 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32 grads/yr Physician Assistant 28 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 22 grads/yr Medical Informatics 19 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 15 grads/yr Administration of Special Education 14 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 14 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Chemistry, General 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from The College of Saint Scholastica's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Physical therapists
$101k/yr 267,200 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$63k/yr 633,700 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Student Demographics

2,979
Total Students
69%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 5%
Black 4%
Asian 5%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%
Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The College of Saint Scholastica?
The College of Saint Scholastica has an acceptance rate of 94%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend The College of Saint Scholastica?
Tuition at The College of Saint Scholastica is $39,530 for in-state students and $39,530 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at The College of Saint Scholastica?
The graduation rate at The College of Saint Scholastica is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is The College of Saint Scholastica a good school?
The College of Saint Scholastica has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend The College of Saint Scholastica?
The College of Saint Scholastica has a total enrollment of 2,979 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology