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St. Catherine University

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Official telephone: (651) 690-6000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 945-4599
Fax number: (651) 690-6024
Website: www.stkate.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,320
Full-time undergraduates: 2,128
Part-time undergraduates: 1,192
Total graduate students: 1,641
Full-time graduate students: 1,157
Part-time graduate students: 484
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 11%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.9% American Indian or Alaskan Native
16.0% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10.9% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9.0% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
53.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.2% Nonresident Alien
3.7% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.5% American Indian or Alaskan Native
11.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9.4% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
63.7% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Nonresident Alien
4.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 110 acres
City or town school is located in: St. Paul, MN
Population of city/town: 294,873
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campus in Minneapolis.
Nearest major city: Minneapolis
Distance of nearest major city: 3 miles
Population of nearest major city: 400,070

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (76%)
  • single-student apartments (21%)
  • other housing including Theme housing and apartments for student-parents. (3%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 70%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 41%
Percent of students who live off campus: 59%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 45%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Dormitory visitation hours, first day class attendance mandatory.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 200
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Performing arts, rare books, and liturgical art collections.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery, theater, recital hall, auditorium, chapel, observatory.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social sororities on campus: 1
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Wheel, published bimonthly
Number of honor societies: 24
Total number of registered organizations: 60
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus ministries, Muslim Student Association, Radiance Bible study, St. Paul's Outreach Student Organization, Student Nurses Christian Fellowship
Minority student organizations:
American Born Cultured Desis, Asian Womens Association, Black Student Association, Hermanas, Women of Color
International student organizations:
International Student Organization
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Choral groups, Dance Team, concert band, drama/theatre, jazz band, music ensembles, music theatre, Student Senate, People Respecting Identity Differences and Equality, Poetry Circle, NoThando for UNICEF, Needles, Hooks & Looms, Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, medical interest group, Leaning to the Left, Entrepreneur Organization, Honors Program Student Organization, Women Actively Voicing the Environment, Global Learning Organization, family, Eugepae Latine, Volunteers in Action, College Republicans, Artists' Coalition, Amnesty International, Women Helping Women, Thespians Unite, Students Who Are Parents, Students for Free Tibet, St. Kate's Activities Team, Residence Hall Association; education, English American Sign Language social, history, communications, social work, consumer/nutritional sciences, economic student, exercise/sport science, occupational science/occupational therapy, and biology clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Eric Stacey,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Margaret Makowske,
Associate Athletic Director
School colors: purple and gold
School mascot: Wildcats
Athletic conference memberships: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Women's basketballnoMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's divingno 
Women's golfno 
Women's ice hockeynoMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noMIAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoMIAC, NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 6%
Athletic facilities:
Butler Center, tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
dodgeball, flag football, kickball, rock climbing, soccer, tennis, volleyball, yoga
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, dance, lacrosse

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Minneapolis/St. Paul (4 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: St. Paul (4 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: St. Paul (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 17% immediately, 38% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Cal Teach, Harvard, St. Catherine University, University of Minnesota.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 88% within six months of graduation, 96% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
3M, State of Minnesota, St. Paul public schools, Target Corporation, United Hospital-St. Paul, University of Minnesota.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Pamela Wheelock, Executive VP/CFO, MN Sports & Entertainment
  • Anita Pampusch, president, Bush Foundation.

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