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St. Catherine University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.51

Acceptance Rate91.8%

At St. Kate’s, a 91.8% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students, so set a stronger goal: show academic consistency around or above the 3.51 entering GPA. Because testing is optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it clearly strengthens what your grades and courses already show.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

St. Catherine University facts and stats

Quick Facts

St. Catherine University enrolls about 2,505 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. St. Kate’s has an 80% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 61%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

St. Paul, MN

Undergrad Enrollment2,505

Freshman Retention80%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate61%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key St. Catherine University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because St. Kate's is test-optional, use this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for superscoring so scores are ready for your application deadline. The April 1 financial aid priority date does not change this testing plan because the listed scholarships do not include specific SAT or ACT cutoffs.

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What you'll actually pay

St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $51,454 applies to all students. 72% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $33,184. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$51,454

Room and Board$12,188

Average Merit Award$33,184

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid72%

Average Aid Package$45,371

Average Debt at Grad$23,103

St. Catherine University’s listed cost of attendance is about $63,642, combining $51,454 in tuition and fees with $12,188 for room and board. About 72% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $45,371, which can significantly reduce the billed cost. Merit aid is substantial, with an average merit award of $33,184 and major scholarships ranging from $30,000 to $38,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $23,103.