The College of Saint Scholastica

The College of Saint Scholastica (CSS) is a non-profit private higher education institute located in Duluth, Minnesota. The college was established in 1892 by Mother Scholastica Kerst and 28 Sisters. It initially started as a high school institute under the name of Sacred Heart Insitute. Classes were held originally at Munger Terrace before moving later to a new location at Third Avenue East and Third Street. The school expanded by relocating again in 1909 to its current location. Three years later, the school expanded academically by offering junior college programs and changing its name to the current one. Six students were admitted to the first class at the college which offered 52 courses within 8 departments. In 1924, the college was reorganized into a four-year liberal arts college. It granted the first baccalaureate degree two years later. In 1969, CSS became a fully coeducational institute. The College is still affiliated to the Order of Saint Benedict.

The college states that its mission is to prepare the students intellectually and morally for responsible living and fruitful work.  The college main campus is located on a hill overlooking Lake Superior. It covers 186 acres with several prominent buildings and facilities including Tower Hall, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, Burns Wellness Commons, Mitchell Auditorium and Somers Residence Hall. The campus also offers 9 apartment complexes. The College Library hosts more than 350,000 items with special collections as the papers of James Franklin Lewis. Additionally, the college has several branch campuses in  Brainerd, St. Cloud, Rochester, St. Paul, and Phoenix, Arizona. The college athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III as member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. Their mascot is called Storm the Saint Bernard and their official colors are royal blue and gold.

The college is divided into 6 schools granting bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees. All students participate in their first year in Dignitas program which aims at preparing the students for the college life.

The yearly tuition for CSS is $33,994. However, this number and one's actual expenses can vary. Some schools have tuition that is higher based on students with residency in-state vs out of state, books, fees, and on or off campus housing will all have an effect. We provide a free calculator tool so you can see what your actual yearly costs might be.

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