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92.5%Acceptance
$49,758Tuition
2,393Students
65%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,282Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$49,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,758
Average Net Price
$21,563
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,636
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,636
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,394
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,181
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$256/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
65.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
59.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,519
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,312
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,862
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,036
$110,001+ $26,483

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $21,563 annually at St. Catherine, far below the $49,758 sticker price. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay just $17,519, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $26,483. Over four years, that ranges from $70,076 to $105,932. The substantial aid reflects the Catholic university's commitment to accessibility for women seeking careers in health sciences and education.

Graduates carry a manageable $24,181 in debt, translating to $256 monthly payments. With median earnings of $59,282 ten years out, loan payments consume just 5% of income. The 65.88% loan repayment rate suggests most alumnae handle their debt successfully. First-generation college students get the best financial deal here, as 35.82% receive Pell Grants and the school provides generous institutional aid averaging $37,012 to qualifying students.

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