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The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, MN css.edu 1,725 students

The College of Saint Scholastica is situated on 186 wooded acres, offering views of Lake Superior. Rooted in Benedictine values, the college fosters a community-focused atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on liberal arts, students can expect a curriculum that promotes critical thinking and ethical leadership. The college's location in Duluth provides access to outdoor recreation and the cultural amenities of a small city.

Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$50,240
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$40,454
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. College of Saint Scholastica's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 51% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,150, roughly 48% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $14,932 $59,728
$30K – $48K $17,452 $69,808
$48K – $75K $18,824 $75,296
$75K – $110K $25,155 $100,620
$110K+ $29,389 $117,556
Sticker price (no aid) $40,454 $161,816
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at College of Saint Scholastica

11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
74
$75,499/yr High 4.2x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
69
$60,845/yr Very High 4.0x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
62
$55,688/yr Very High 3.0x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
60
$52,270/yr High 3.2x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
58
$57,676/yr High 2.8x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
57
$52,677/yr Very High 2.3x
Marketing Compare across schools →
52
$52,732/yr Very High 2.9x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
46
$40,320/yr High 1.5x
Social Work Compare across schools →
42
$45,371/yr Moderate 2.2x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
38
$28,195/yr High 4.5x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
29
$31,367/yr High 2.4x

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