SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOU
The benefits of a private university are within reach at St. Kate’s!
A college education is an investment in your passions and in your future. We are commited to helping you find ways to finance your education and achieve your goals. St. Kate’s offers a variety of scholarships, grants, and campus employment opportunities to support your educational journey.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
After you’re accepted to St. Kate’s, you’ll automatically receive an academic scholarship ranging from $32,000-$38,000 per year for each of your four years!
Please visit stkate.edu/scholarships for a full listing of scholarship opportunities or reach out to your admission counselor to learn more.
At St. Catherine University, or St. Kate’s for short, you are surrounded by community and connected to greatness. Your education is purposefully tailored to HELP YOU
YOU WILL BE KNOWN AS A
Through your LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE, YOUR IMPACT will have NO BOUNDS.
9:1 STUDENT/ FACULTY RATIO
18 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 83% OF FACULTY ARE WOMEN
47 STATES REPRESENTED
17 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED OUTSIDE THE U.S. 12% STUDENT ATHLETES
#1 LARGEST CATHOLIC WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION
1,400+ STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITYENGAGED LEARNING 52% STUDENTS OF COLOR IN THE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
42% FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
1,400+ TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATES
100% OF COLLEGE FOR WOMEN STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
A COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
Imagine a place where you can freely express yourself. A place where you're surrounded by people who believe in you and want to help you reach your full potential. A place where leadership is encouraged and not a competition, and strong women role models are everywhere. A place where the talents, aspirations, and contributions of women are not only valued, but acknowledged as central to the world’s future.
A POWERFUL WAY TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER.
FOCUS ON YOU
At St. Kate's, you'll get the intimate classes and personal attention you'd expect from a small liberal arts college coupled with the advantages of a university: research opportunities, the ability to take graduate-level courses, and programs to choose from across four schools: School of Business; School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences; School of Nursing; and the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences. Your professors are invested in your success and are committed to helping you achieve your goals.
AS A KATIE, YOU WILL FIND YOUR VOICE YOUR
AND
PASSION YOUR PURPOSE.
You’ll be empowered to lead and make a difference in the world.
55,000+ strong
St. Kate’s alumni across the globe.
St. Kate’s campus is one of the most diverse in Minnesota, and we’re proud of how that shapes our community.
26+ Honor Societies recognize high achievement in scholarship and leadership.
“I’ve watched students realize their expertise, build their confidence, and present to an audience with authority and clarity. It’s impressive how they’ve grown independently.”
Katie Campbell, PhD
Associate Professor, Interprofessional Education; Director, Collaborative Undergraduate Research; Director, Katies for Aging Research and Equity (KARE) Program
71% of employers say that leadership skills are essential for success in the workplace.
– Society for Human Resource Management, 2023
YOU CAN TAKE YOUR LEARNING AS FAR AS YOU WANT TO GO
St. Kate’s has a historic legacy of standing up for women’s rights. With each generation of Katies comes advanced thinking and renewed action.
Knowing how to work with people whose backgrounds, ideas, and interests differ from yours is one of the hallmarks of a leader. Among the many ways you can build and refine your leadership skills as a Katie:
• Get involved in Katie Leadership Impact to engage in enhanced leadership development opportunities.
• Minor in leadership and discover your full potential.
• Take advantage of the Community Leaders Program, providing internship-like experiences to help students develop leadership and professional skills.
81% of women’s college graduates report their college was extremely or very effective in helping prepare them for their first job.*
WHO BETTER THAN
WOMEN
THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL FORCE?
WHERE BETTER THAN AT A UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN?
It’s all about understanding. With a liberal arts foundation, you’re free to embrace new ideas, to be a compassionate critical thinker, and to consider different points of view.
“Being able to be in a school with like-minded women is really inspiring.”
Victoria Lo ’26
OPEN YOUR MIND AND EXPAND YOUR THINKING
At St. Kate’s, you’ll find a community of women who are passionate about learning, making a difference, and supporting each other. Katies are never in it alone, and are committed to helping each other grow and succeed.
We believe that learning is most effective when it is active and engaging. Hands-on learning helps students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and to develop practical skills and experiences.
THE KATIE IMPACT
Our graduates are on the move. Having learned to make a difference while at St. Kate’s, they won’t settle for less. They are best-selling authors, venture capitalists, social workers, CEOs, research scientists, nurses, and members of Congress. When these women go out into the world, the world takes notice.
MAJORS AND MINORS
Bachelor’s degrees are offered in nearly 50 majors at St. Kate’s, as well as in another 30-plus majors through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium. Combine majors, minors, and pre-professional tracks so you can pursue all of your passions and interests. AT ST. KATE’S, YOU’LL ASK
NO MATTER YOUR AREA OF STUDY.
Accounting
American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Communities
American Sign Language (ASL)
Interpreting
Applied Science in Biology
Applied Science in
Communication Studies
Applied Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Applied Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Applied Science in Nutrition Science
Applied Science in Psychology
Art
Arts and Humanities
Biology
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Chemical Dependency
Counseling: Addiction and
Recovery
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Coaching
Communication Studies
Communication Studies: Community Engagement
Computer Science
Critical Hmong Studies
Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity
Data Science
Digital Media and Social Influence
Economics
English
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Exercise and Sport Science
Exercise Science and Nutrition
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Financial Economics
Foods
Gender and Women's Studies
Graphic Design
Health Policy
History
Immigrants and Refugees
Integrated Marketing
Communications and Design
International Studies
Leadership
Linguistics
Longevity and Aging
Management
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Mathematics
Nonprofit Strategies and Operations
Nursing
Nutrition
Nutrition Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Health
Public Policy
Quantitative Economics
Respiratory Care
Social Sciences
Social Welfare
Social Work
Sociology
Sonography: Echocardiography
Sonography: Abdomen-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Spanish Statistics
Sustainability Studies
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Theology
Women and the Arts
Women and International
Development
Women’s History
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Dietetics
Pre-Holistic Health Studies
Pre-Law
Pre-Library and Information Science
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
HENRIETTA SCHMOLL
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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“Because of the large number of programs we have, there’s a focus on interprofessional education. Our students spend significant time learning from and with one another – across degree levels and across programs.”
Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD Dean of the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences
In the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences, we believe interprofessional healthcare education is essential for preparing students for the real world. That’s why we emphasize collaboration across traditional program boundaries in our classrooms, laboratories, and clinical settings.
Our research-focused and social justice-oriented healthcare programs are at the forefront of innovation, and our graduates are consistently in demand by top employers. With over 1,300 healthcare and community health partner organizations, including 2,600 active sites in 48 states, you will translate your education into experience and forge connections to post-graduation employment opportunities.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
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In the School of Nursing, we believe that nurses have the power to transform healthcare. That’s why we inspire and empower our students to become compassionate caregivers and changemakers.
EDUCATING LEADERS IN NURSING
Our nationally recognized nursing faculty are dedicated to teaching you the technical skills and experience you need to be successful in a multicultural and social justice-oriented healthcare environment.
Through the Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning (I-SAIL), you’ll learn to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and use state-of-the-art simulation technology to prepare for real-world scenarios. Our strong relationships with the community and partnerships with health organizations provide you with ample opportunities to lead and influence with real, hands-on experiences.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
In the School of Business, we believe business is a force for good in the world. That’s why we empower women to become ethical, impactful leaders who can make a difference in their communities and beyond.
Our innovative curriculum combines rigorous academic training with real-world experience, preparing you for success in any industry. You’ll learn from world-class faculty, collaborate with diverse peers, and gain access to a network of powerful business partners.
Whether you’re interested in accounting, fashion, marketing, management, or anything in between, we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. You’ll also learn how to take action in a rapidly changing world, solving complex problems and making a positive impact.
BECOME A LEADER
There’s no question you will need leadership skills in your career and in life. We’ve got you covered. The Katie Leadership Impact program is available to all students who want to become an effective and ethical leader through:
• Leadership Coursework
• Hands-On Experiences
• Mentorship and Career Connections
• Enhanced Development Opportunities
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, AND SCIENCES
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In the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences, you’ll pursue an interdisciplinary degree that will spark your curiosity and prepare you to make a difference in the world.
From biology and art to American Sign Language (ASL) and economics, St. Kate’s offers specialized learning opportunities to inspire you with lifeenhancing experiences and prepare you for professional success. You’ll experience a combination of classroom learning, undergraduate research, and hands-on experiences, which will help you ask big questions, master techniques, and solve real-world problems.
“We do a very good job of drawing out from our students what their unique contributions are and helping them to develop that voice. This is hands down the most community-oriented place I’ve ever been. Everyone contributes to student success, and the students contribute to ours.”
Todd Deutsch, MFA Professor, Art and Art History
FROM HERE
As a Katie, you will have a lot to offer an employer and you will gain just as much from spending time in the workplace with your internship. You will learn about your job and career preferences, and maybe even receive an offer of a permanent position.
ST. KATE’S INTERNSHIP PARTNERS
• 3M
• Allina Health
• Best Buy
• Cambria
• Carlson Wagonlit Travel
• Children’s Minnesota
• Clear Channel Radio
• Clifton, Larson, and Allen LLP
• Ecolab Inc.
• Fairview Health Services
• FBI
• General Mills
• Hennepin County District Court
• Hubbard Broadcasting
• Institute for Athletic Medicine
• KARE 11
• Mall of America
• Mayo Clinic
• Medtronic
• Minnesota Children’s Museum
• Minnesota Department of Human Rights
• Nordstrom
• Office of Legislative Auditors
• Park Nicollet Health Services
• Target Corporation
• Thomson Reuters
• Upsher-Smith Laboratories
1,900+ internship opportunities are available through St. Kate’s.
“I have had the pleasure of recruiting St. Kate’s students for over two decades and we have always been so pleased with the high quality. We hire individuals for jobs, internships, and careers that work with those who have disabilities, so it’s very important to have candidates that are responsible, patient, kind, teachable, and caring— all of which we have been so blessed to find in students from St. Catherine University.”
Philip Baumgarn Recruitment Director, ACR Homes
89 of the 100 top corporations in Minnesota are within 20 minutes of campus.
BECOME THE AUTHOR OF YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE
The Office of Scholarly Engagement (OSE) is a central hub where you navigate your own unique engaged learning experiences that will help carve the path to your future. Discover amazing opportunities for personal, academic, and professional growth in and out of the classroom.
“Through OSE programs, I was able to secure an educational job where I earned pay while I helped my community and focused on social justice issues that connected with me as a Black woman.”
Anastasia Rousseau ’22
ANTONIAN HONORS PROGRAM
This cohort-based academic experience is built around a strong community and culminates in the creation and completion of an independent creative or research project.
COMMUNITY WORK AND LEARNING
Facilitating meaningful community engagement through course-based work, scholarship, and student employment, students have opportunities to practice critical and creative thinking while gaining real-world experience.
COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIPS
Faculty and staff provide intensive, one-on-one mentoring to student candidates. The application and interview process itself cultivates intellectual growth and awareness of career trajectories, propelling students toward greater post-graduate success. Fellowship opportunities include the Fulbright Scholarship, Truman Scholarship, Newman Civic Fellowship, Marshall Scholarship, Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, and more.
GLOBAL STUDIES
Advancing the University’s mission and vision through engagement with global cultures, communities, and environments, these experiential programs provide both liberal arts and professional experience with an emphasis on accessibility, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity.
COLLABORATIVE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Students from a wide range of disciplines currently collaborate with faculty on research both in and out of the classroom, engaging in deep learning and developing as scholars. Since 2010, nearly 200 students have participated in the Summer Scholars student research program, with most presenting at national conferences.
150+ study abroad programs in 50+ countries
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C R OSS, FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR
WILDCAT SPIRIT IS STRONG ACROSS CAMPUS
It’s the energy and commitment that takes Katies higher, faster, and farther. It’s the force that launches their impact on the fields, on the court, on the ice, on the links, and in the water. Butler Center, accessible for all students, is the athletic hub for all things on campus.
As a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), St. Kate’s is THE HOME OF 12 NCAA DIVISION III TEAMS:
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Dance Team
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Indoor Track and Field
• Outdoor Track and Field
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball
Jordyn Wentzel ‘22 became the first-ever NCAA Division III national champion from St. Catherine University with the 200-yard breaststroke.
100% of St. Kate’s varsity teams have an average GPA of above 3.0.
THE O’SHAUGHNESSY
Located on the campus of St. Kate’s, The O’Shaughnessy is one of the Twin Cities’ premier arts venues. It hosts worldclass artistic experiences that represent St. Kate’s mission and values, with a focus on women’s voices and an exploration of social justice.
THE CATHERINE G. MURPHY GALLERY
The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery hosts exhibitions and discussions grounded in women’s perspectives. The Gallery is an extension of the University’s mission to integrate the liberal arts and education, with access to art exhibitions, programming and the University's Fine Art Collection.
FREY THEATER
The Frey Theater is a black boxstyle performance theater with seating for up to 180 guests. It hosts a variety of events including the annual Katie Acts variety show and studentled productions from the drama club, Dew Drop Drama Company.
ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATIVE SCENE
At St. Kate’s, the arts enrich our community of learning. They provide entertainment and intellectual nourishment. They provoke questions, evoke emotion, inspire emulation, and stimulate debate. They are all here, whether you want to perform and create or attend exhibits, recitals, and productions.
RESIDENCE LIFE
HOUSING AND DINING
Residence halls with single, double and triple rooms; themed housing communities; suites; or apartments—your choice of housing can evolve as you do, connecting you with new and old friends in an environment of safety and comfort. Convenient, on-campus amenities include access to computer labs, the Health and Wellness Clinic, and learning centers for academic support.
Healthy sustenance is never far away: the Coeur de Catherine’s main dining room, Dew Drop Lounge serving Caribou Coffee®, The Pulse, and the Market Place convenience store have just about every food craving covered.
88% of current residents recommend living on campus to new students.
Students living on campus are 13% more likely to graduate in four years.
40+ CHARTERED CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
We want you to have a rich student experience. Find personal growth, meet new friends, share common interests with other students, and have fun outside of the classroom through events, activities, clubs, and academic enrichment. You also have the opportunity to create your own club!
RESOURCES AND SERVICES
St. Kate’s wants to help you be the best version of yourself and offers a range of programs and services to help foster physical, emotional, and spiritual health. With the Butler Fitness Center, Counseling Center, and Our Lady of Victory Chapel, there are numerous resources and services available to students.
The Centers for Equity and Belonging at St. Kate’s ensure inclusive excellence is integrated into all operations while building a community where all identities are valued and diversity is celebrated as a source of strength. We advocate for historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups, identify and address policies that hinder belongingness, and work to maintain an inclusive environment for all. The Centers support intercultural development, international students, queer student services, identity-based student organizations, the Center for Women, and more.
events and activities hosted in residence halls each year.
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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
St. Catherine University is where natural beauty meets accessibility. Comfortably nestled in St. Paul’s vibrant, walkable Highland Park neighborhood and minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, our campus offers students an oasis with a sprawling 110-acres of woods and no through streets. The excitement and opportunities to serve and learn that come with being part of a major metropolitan area are just the beginning.
St. Kate’s Highland Park neighborhood is home to local and national coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, movie theater, and shopping. It provides a safe and convenient off-campus destination within walking distance.
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Minnesota’s ranking as ‘America’s Top State for Business’ by CNBC in 2025
CITY
OPPORTUNITIES
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE TWIN CITIES, ARE HOME TO:
SAFE , SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS
The St. Catherine University Department of Public Safety is committed to keeping students, faculty, and staff safe on campus. Public safety officers perform routine foot and vehicular patrols of all University properties. They are also available to provide campus community members and guests with escorts to locations in a perimeter around the St. Paul campus. Public safety is staffed 24 hours per day year-round and can be easily reached by phone or texting through the LiveSafe app.
ST. KATE’S IS COMMITTED TO HELPING STUDENTS FIND ACADEMIC + PERSONAL SUCCESS
ETHICAL
Katies ask how their actions will affect others.
REFLECTIVE
Katies explore who they are, consider how they think, and act on what they value.
RESPONSIVE
Katies work to shape a more just society.
THE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and sustained by a legacy of visionary women, St. Catherine University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to academic rigor, core Catholic values, and a heartfelt commitment to social justice. St. Kate’s offers degrees at all levels in the humanities, arts, sciences, healthcare, and business that transform the world. St. Kate’s students learn and discern wisely, and live and serve justly—all to power lives of meaning. Discover more at stkate.edu
OUR MISSION
We educate women to lead and influence. Integrating liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic intellectual tradition, the University is committed to developing ethical, reflective and socially responsible women leaders.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
WE ARE KATIES
St. Catherine University admits students regardless of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in state or local commission, and sex* to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in state or local commission, and sex* in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other schooladministered programs. The University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities.
*The University does not admit men into its baccalaureate programs in the College for Women.
