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The College of St. Scholastica SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT Range19 to 25
Average GPA3.46
Acceptance Rate93%

At St. Scholastica, the admissions odds are broad, and your GPA may be the bigger planning lever because major scholarships are GPA-based. If you submit an ACT, aim for 25 or higher to place yourself at the top of the reported middle range.

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

The College of St. Scholastica facts and stats

Quick Facts

The College of St. Scholastica enrolls about 1,810 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. St. Scholastica has an 82% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 71% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Duluth, MN

Undergrad Enrollment1,810
Freshman Retention82%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate71%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key The College of St. Scholastica application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 31

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 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. Scholastica is test-optional, follow this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. Since the Regular Decision deadline is August 31, summer is the last retake window likely to arrive in time for St. Scholastica, while fall retakes are only useful for other colleges with later deadlines.

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What you'll actually pay

St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $41,778, with an average merit award of $22,319 and 52% of students receiving aid. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$41,778
Room and Board$11,830
Average Merit Award$22,319
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid52%
Average Aid Package$39,262
Average Debt at Grad$39,946

The College of St. Scholastica’s estimated direct cost is $53,608 for tuition, fees, room, and board. About 52% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $39,262. Merit aid is a major factor, with an average merit award of $22,319 and Benedictine Scholarships starting for students with a 2.50+ GPA. For context, average debt at graduation is $39,946.

Student life at The College of St. Scholastica

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Symphony orchestra
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Yearbook
Student government
Model UN
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

52% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Priority

Coed
Living-learning
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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