The College of Saint Scholastica

Yes. St. Scholastica offers programs at all degree levels online. This includes online certificate programs, bachelor’s degree programs, master’s degree programs, and specialized programs. 

The College of Saint Scholastica (CSS) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation is the U.S. Department of Education’s method of ensuring an institution meets their educational standards. 

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The College of Saint Scholastica reports that 99% of their graduates are either employed, continuing their education, or serving in the military within six months of graduation. CSS has an undergraduate retention rate of about 84% and a graduate retention rate of 98%.

St. Scholastica is widely known for its academic esteem. Several of the school's professors have won grants and funding to provide community services, improve education in nearby schools, and continue the school’s legacy of innovative programs. For example, St. Scholastica created the first ever health information management program.

The U.S. Department of Education reports (via College Scorecard) that the top five highest earning fields at St. Scholastica are the following bachelor’s degree programs:

1. Computer and information sciences
2. Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing
3. Biology
4. Health and medical administrative services
5. Accounting and related services

Although biology is not offered online, St. Scholastica offers 100% online programs for the other four highest earning degrees.

• Computer information systems  - This program prepares students to work as software developers, cybersecurity analysts, systems analysts, and database administrators.
• RN to BSN - This degree prepares people to continue in a BS to DNP program.
• Health informatics and information management - This program prepares graduates to work as medical records clerks, directors, clinical informatics specialists, medical records directors, and ROI medical records specialists.
• Accounting - This degree prepares students to take the CPA or CMA examinations 

Salary Scores are another way to determine the best long-term financial investment. These scores are based on alumni salaries. As shown above, St. Scholastica has an average Salary Score of 57, with bachelor’s degrees scoring 58, master’s degrees at 47, and it has a 65 for doctoral degrees. 

St. Scholastica has an acceptance rate of 73% for first-year undergraduates. 

According to federal data provided by College Scorecard, the average SAT scores for students accepted into the school are between 555 and 650 for critical reading and math, while the average ACT score for acceptance is between 22 and 27. It's also helpful to keep in mind that although St. Scholastica considers admission test scores, these scores are not required to submit with your application.  

If you’re concerned about choosing a college because of a lower GPA, AP or IB classes can help bring your GPA up. Students may also offset a lower GPA with higher than average SAT or ACT scores.

If you’re interested in applying to The College of Saint Scholastica, make sure you complete all parts of the application and submit all documents. You can follow the steps below: 

1. Complete the St. Scholastica application or Common Application 
2. Submit ACT and/or SAT scores (optional)
3. Submit an official transcript from previous colleges and/or high school
4. Submit record of all financial aid received (if applicable)
5. Complete an admissions essay