How to Get Into Cardinal Stritch University

Cardinal Stritch University uses rolling admissions, which means you can apply throughout the year and receive decisions within a few weeks of submitting your complete application. You'll need to submit your high school transcript, ACT or SAT scores, and a completed application through the university's online portal or Common Application.

The nursing program requires additional prerequisites and has limited spots each semester, making it more competitive than general admission to the university. You'll need to complete specific science courses with strong grades before applying to the nursing sequence, and the program follows a structured cohort model with fall start dates.

Cardinal Stritch operates as a small Catholic university in Milwaukee with close faculty-student relationships and small class sizes. The campus sits in the Glendale area just north of downtown Milwaukee, providing access to internships and job opportunities in the city while maintaining a suburban campus feel.

Housing fills up quickly despite the smaller student body, so submit your housing application early if you plan to live on campus. The university requires first-year students under 21 to live on campus unless they live within 30 miles of the university with family.

Financial aid packages typically arrive within two weeks of admission, and the university offers payment plans to spread tuition costs across the semester. New student orientation occurs during the summer with multiple session dates to choose from, and you'll register for fall classes during orientation rather than online beforehand.