Highlights

A dynamic university...
educating students to lead and influence, St. Catherine prepares students to make a difference in their professions, their communities and the world. At the Universitys heart is the largest, most innovative college for women in the nation. St. Kate's also offers a range of graduate and associate programs for women and men.

University Attributes

St. Catherine University is the largest Catholic women's university in the United States. Women from across the U.S.A. and around the world choose St. Kate's because of our reputation for academic excellence, our emphasis on leadership and the friendly and supportive atmosphere on our beautiful and safe campus. Students from all religious traditions and backgrounds are welcome at St. Kate's.

Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Catherine has earned a reputation for excellence. In 1937, St. Catherine became the first Catholic college in the United States to obtain a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, a prestigious national academic honor society. More recently, the college was named as one of the nation's top 20 small comprehensive colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Women from 30 countries are currently among the 3,831 undergraduates on our campus. We have a tradition of attracting international students to our college global education and cross-cultural understanding are an important part of a St. Catherine education. A majority of our international students receive a scholarship.

We offer more fields of undergraduate study than many colleges our size 48 major fields, 10 pre-professional programs, 9 graduate degrees, and the option to choose from 37 additional major fields available through our participation in a network of colleges and universities in our region, the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities.

St. Kate's is big enough to provide lots of opportunities, but small enough to help you learn effectively.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Associates
• Master of Arts
• Doctorate

Subject Areas

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

St. Catherine University's Mission Statement

St. Catherine University educates women to lead and influence. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the university integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a learning environment uniquely suited to women. Education at St. Catherine prepares graduates to demonstrate ethical leadership grounded in social responsibility.

Year Founded

1905