St Catherine University
St. Kate's
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
St Catherine University is a private urban institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1190.
A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,282 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,563.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •Catherine University was founded as the College of St.
- •Hugh Derham of Rosemount contributed $20,000 for the first building.
- •Derham Hall opened in January 1905, offering classes to high school boarding students and lower-division college students.
- •The high school eventually moved to its own campus and merged with the Lasallian-run Cretin High School to form Cretin-Derham Hall High School in 1987.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,716
Programs (107)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + large city premium