St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, MN
You Belong at St. Kates!
We love our transfer students! You add such a depth of knowledge and experience to our university community, and we want to provide you with the opportunities and support that will help you complete your degree and be successful in your career.
Credit transfer…finish what you started
You’ve put a lot of work into your college career and we want you to get the most credit for what you’ve already accomplished. Our Transfer Counselors can provide you with informative and comprehensive transcript evaluations and degree plans, providing you with a clear path of how much coursework you’ll have remaining to reach your goal at St. Kate’s.
Impactful education
At St. Kate’s, our core curriculum offers students a depth and breadth of knowledge that fuels curiosity, opens expansive thinking, and unlocks tools to drive systemic change. We have over 60 majors to choose from, in career fields that are in-demand. We provide a multitude of real-world, hands-on experiences through internships and other professional development programs that will prepare you for your career.
Financial aid
St. Kate’s offers strong, renewable scholarships specifically for transfer students. These include scholarships for academics, for transfers from partner community colleges in the Twin Cities, and for students from out-of-state. Our financial aid counselors can help you navigate the financial aid process, and look for additional sources of aid while you’re a student. We strive to make completing your degree at St. Kate’s affordable.
Women's leadership
With our premier baccalaureate College for Women, St. Kate's is one of the largest private women’s universities in the nation and has educated women to lead and influence since our founding. The mission of our faculty and staff is to enable, equip, and empower our students to become successful and transformative leaders in today’s challenging world.
We value inclusivity and connection. St. Catherine University goes beyond a liberal arts education to instill the wisdom, social justice, and women’s empowerment teachings of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It’s shaped tens of thousands of diverse students’ lives since 1905.
Quick Facts
• President: ReBecca Koenig Roloff '76
• 3,915 total enrollment
• 52,000+ alumni across the world
• 3 colleges: College for Women, College for Adults, and Graduate College
• 4 schools: School of Business, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, and the School of Nursing
• 26+ honor societies
• 12 Varsity athletic teams
“My transition into the university was great. I had this energy and drive to get super involved in clubs and organizations and had such a fun time. Eventually, I even became the transfer student coordinator! We have designated people who help transfer students have a seamless experience. Just because you transfer in doesn't mean you're getting any less opportunities, it's just whether or not you take them.”
“I fell in love with the fact that St. Kate's is about women's empowerment. I'm very passionate about women's rights, and I also wanted to be on a campus where my education is very, very focused.”
“I felt the sense of support from this community...Not only did they help me figure out if I could afford to go to St. Kate's, they made it easy to transfer my credits.”
"I picked St. Kate’s because of its strong liberal arts foundation and vision to teach students about being ethical leaders in their community."
"I have never felt so challenged, powerful, and purposeful. I have learned so much about who I am and who I want to be in the future."
