
Catholic college
St Catherine University
- LocationSaint Paul, MN
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,533 students
- SponsorSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul Province
- TraditionSisters of St. Joseph
All-female
St. Catherine University in Saint Paul is a Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, with a baccalaureate College for Women and graduate and adult colleges for women and men. Its Center for Spirituality and Social Justice lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Chapel and runs faith-sharing groups, OCIA, retreats, a food shelf, and service trips. The LIFE core requires one theology course of the student's choice and two signature courses that use Catholic Social Teaching; no philosophy course is required.
Mass, confession, and adoration
Confirm with the parish
Mass 1
- Sunday10:30 AMOur Lady of Victory Chapel · Live-streamed via Zoom.
Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.
Sources for these times (1)
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mass is celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Chapel (building #2 on the campus map) 10:30 a.m. Sundays”
Catholic churches nearby
- Our Lady of the Presentation Chapel — 0.2 mi
- Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
- Lumen Christi Catholic Community — 0.6 mi
- Holy Spirit Parish — 1.2 mi
- St. Mary's Chapel — 1.2 mi · 2260 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul
- Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas — 1.4 mi
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Faith scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Sacramental life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNo weekday Mass on campus (The chapel's Mass Times section and the CSSJ Fall '26 events page list only Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. The CSSJ page separately mentions 'Catholic services we offer each Sunday and throughout the week' without listing weekday Masses (see gaps).)
Sources (2)
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mass is celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Chapel (building #2 on the campus map) 10:30 a.m. Sundays”
- Homesites.google.com/stkate.edu/cssj-compass/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday Mass Our Lady of Victory Chapel Sundays-10:30am”
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Chapel.)
Sources (2)
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mass is celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Chapel (building #2 on the campus map) 10:30 a.m. Sundays”
- Homesites.google.com/stkate.edu/cssj-compass/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday Mass Our Lady of Victory Chapel Sundays-10:30am”
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priests serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Our Lady of Victory Chapel is accessible when the University is open; the CSSJ events page lists this under 'Chapel Hours'.)
Sources (2)
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Welcoming those of all faiths, the Chapel is our most cherished space for sacred ritual, prayer, and reflection.”
- Homesites.google.com/stkate.edu/cssj-compass/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Chapel Hours The Chapel is currently accessible through Coeur de Catherine when the University is open.”
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (1 weekly times documented: 1 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Theology and core curriculum
30 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (LIFE core category 'Theology - choose one: any theology course'.)
Sources (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Theology - choose one: any theology course”
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Any theology course satisfies the requirement; options include comparative and global spiritual-traditions courses.)
Sources (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Theology - choose one: any theology course”
- Theology (THEO) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/theo · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“THEO 2750 Spiritual Traditions: Global Voices and Lived Practice”
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Philosophy is one of several disciplines that can satisfy the Arts and Humanities category; no philosophy course is required.)
Sources (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Arts and Humanities - choose two courses in this category from different disciplines: philosophy (except PHIL 2150), literature, linguistics, history, foreign language, studio art, art history, or creative writing.”
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The two required signature courses use Catholic Social Teaching (see V3).)
Sources (1)
- Core Curriculum | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“This mission, rooted in the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, is based on three core principles: women, Catholic, and liberal arts.”
- Core Curriculum | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Bachelor's degree in theology (College for Women).)
Sources (1)
- Bachelor's Degree in Theology | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/academics/academic-programs/cfw-theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Deepen your theological understanding and embark on a personal path of exploration with St. Catherine University’s theology program.”
- Bachelor's Degree in Theology | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/academics/academic-programs/cfw-theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Campus culture and residence life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (A University Retreat and larger retreats offered in partnership with other Catholic universities.)
Sources (1)
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Center for Spirituality and Social Justice (CSSJ) employs full time staff and student peer ministers who work hard to provide enlightening and uplifting programming for students. We partner with other Catholic universities to offer larger retreat experiences, and offer individual spiritual direction.”
“Students interested in being part of a faith sharing group can join our Sharing of the Heart groups, based on the practices of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Other CSSJ events include our welcome bonfire, University Retreat, Cooking and Conversations, Interfaith events, and service opportunities.”
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Sharing of the Heart faith-sharing groups, OCIA, Saint Brigid's Lifelong Faith Formation class, and the Living Cana Catholic student club.)
Sources (3)
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students interested in being part of a faith sharing group can join our Sharing of the Heart groups, based on the practices of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Other CSSJ events include our welcome bonfire, University Retreat, Cooking and Conversations, Interfaith events, and service opportunities.”
“If you would like to explore receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and/or First Eucharist, St. Catherine University OICA is here to welcome you into the Catholic faith community.”
- Homesites.google.com/stkate.edu/cssj-compass/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Join the Saint Brigid's Lifelong Faith Formation class. Are you looking to connect more closely with a community of lifelong learners? Meets the first Sunday of the month Oct-May before 10:30 mass.”
- Clubs and Organizations - Canasites.google.com/stkate.edu/clubs-and-organizations-22-23/clubs-college-for-women/cana · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Cana is a purposefully Catholic community where students can grow in faith, friendship, and service together. We create small weekly groups for anyone wanting to dive deeper into the Catholic faith, team up with nearby Catholic student organizations for community events, organize carpools to Mass, and offer volunteer opportunities around the Twin Cities.”
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Overnight guests require roommate agreement and are limited to three nights per month and three consecutive nights; guests must be escorted.)
Sources (1)
- Guests and Visitation | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/policies/stu-non-acad/residence-life/behavioral/guests · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Overnight guests may not stay longer than three nights per month and three consecutive nights.”
- Guests and Visitation | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/policies/stu-non-acad/residence-life/behavioral/guests · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Three endowed mission chairs, including an Endowed Chair in Catholic Identity, are charged with ensuring mission permeates curricular and co-curricular offerings and coordinate faculty and staff development.)
Sources (1)
- Endowed Mission Chairs | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/mission-and-vision/endowed-chairs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Three endowed chairs have been established to ensure that mission permeates the University's curricular and co-curricular offerings.”
“Sharon serves as the director of the Center for Spirituality and Social Justice at St. Kate's and the Endowed Chair in Catholic Identity.”
- Endowed Mission Chairs | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/mission-and-vision/endowed-chairs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Service and Catholic social teaching
90 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or volunteer centerYes (The staffed Center for Spirituality and Social Justice runs service opportunities, the Food Access Hub, and service trips.)
Sources (1)
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Center for Spirituality and Social Justice (CSSJ) employs full time staff and student peer ministers who work hard to provide enlightening and uplifting programming for students. We partner with other Catholic universities to offer larger retreat experiences, and offer individual spiritual direction.”
“The CSSJ also has a long tradition of providing alternative spring breaks and other travel experiences for students. We work with students to identify and plan these opportunities. These trips offer students a unique opportunity to witness social injustices through a lens of faith.”
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The required capstone CORE 3990W Global Search for Justice offers a community-engaged learning project as one of three options.)
Sources (1)
- Core (CORE) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students will engage in a semester-long community-engaged learning project, global learning experience, or a research experience that will allow them to practice leadership through a lens of Catholic Social Teaching.”
- Core (CORE) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Part of the required core (Both required LIFE signature courses (CORE 1000W and CORE 3990W) are framed by Catholic Social Teaching.)
Sources (1)
- Core (CORE) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“TRW has evolved into a discussion-based course designed to explore leadership guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, reflection on our own identities, and an understanding of intersectionality.”
“Students will engage in a semester-long community-engaged learning project, global learning experience, or a research experience that will allow them to practice leadership through a lens of Catholic Social Teaching.”
- Core (CORE) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Access and Success support for parenting students (staff social worker) and Family Housing for students with children.)
Sources (2)
- Access and Success | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/student-assistance/student-parent-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Any student who is raising a child is encouraged to meet with a staff social worker to learn more about services specific to students raising children.”
- Residence Halls and Apartments | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/housing/residence-halls-apartments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Alberta and Georgia also offer Family Housing options for students with children and/or married students.”
- Access and Success | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/student-assistance/student-parent-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Alternative spring break and travel experiences on social injustice, the St. Kate's/CSJ Food Access Hub, and the FAH Community Garden.)
Sources (1)
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The CSSJ also has a long tradition of providing alternative spring breaks and other travel experiences for students. We work with students to identify and plan these opportunities. These trips offer students a unique opportunity to witness social injustices through a lens of faith.”
“To support students who may be facing food insecurity, the CSSJ has partners with faculty and staff from across the University to run a food shelf for the St. Kate’s community.”
“FAH Community Garden brings students and CSJ Sisters together to grow and learn.”
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service is run by the Center for Spirituality and Social Justice, which frames its trips 'through a lens of faith'.)
Sources (1)
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The CSSJ also has a long tradition of providing alternative spring breaks and other travel experiences for students. We work with students to identify and plan these opportunities. These trips offer students a unique opportunity to witness social injustices through a lens of faith.”
“Students, faculty, and staff of all spiritual, secular, and religious identities are welcome to share in creating a community of faith that engages in social justice.”
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- Both required LIFE core signature courses are framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
Sources (1)
- Core (CORE) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“TRW has evolved into a discussion-based course designed to explore leadership guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, reflection on our own identities, and an understanding of intersectionality.”
“Students will engage in a semester-long community-engaged learning project, global learning experience, or a research experience that will allow them to practice leadership through a lens of Catholic Social Teaching.”
- Core (CORE) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- The Center for Spirituality and Social Justice offers faith-sharing groups, OCIA, a monthly faith formation class, retreats, and spiritual direction, and a Catholic student club (Living Cana) holds weekly small groups.
Sources (3)
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Students interested in being part of a faith sharing group can join our Sharing of the Heart groups, based on the practices of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Other CSSJ events include our welcome bonfire, University Retreat, Cooking and Conversations, Interfaith events, and service opportunities.”
“The Center for Spirituality and Social Justice (CSSJ) employs full time staff and student peer ministers who work hard to provide enlightening and uplifting programming for students. We partner with other Catholic universities to offer larger retreat experiences, and offer individual spiritual direction.”
“If you would like to explore receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and/or First Eucharist, St. Catherine University OICA is here to welcome you into the Catholic faith community.”
- Homesites.google.com/stkate.edu/cssj-compass/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Join the Saint Brigid's Lifelong Faith Formation class. Are you looking to connect more closely with a community of lifelong learners? Meets the first Sunday of the month Oct-May before 10:30 mass.”
- Clubs and Organizations - Canasites.google.com/stkate.edu/clubs-and-organizations-22-23/clubs-college-for-women/cana · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Cana is a purposefully Catholic community where students can grow in faith, friendship, and service together. We create small weekly groups for anyone wanting to dive deeper into the Catholic faith, team up with nearby Catholic student organizations for community events, organize carpools to Mass, and offer volunteer opportunities around the Twin Cities.”
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Parenting students have a staff social worker in Access and Success and on-campus family housing.
Sources (2)
- Access and Success | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/student-assistance/student-parent-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Any student who is raising a child is encouraged to meet with a staff social worker to learn more about services specific to students raising children.”
- Residence Halls and Apartments | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/housing/residence-halls-apartments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Alberta and Georgia also offer Family Housing options for students with children and/or married students.”
- Access and Success | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/student-assistance/student-parent-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- An Endowed Chair in Catholic Identity directs the campus ministry center and works on mission integration.
Sources (1)
- Endowed Mission Chairs | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/mission-and-vision/endowed-chairs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sharon serves as the director of the Center for Spirituality and Social Justice at St. Kate's and the Endowed Chair in Catholic Identity.”
“Three endowed chairs have been established to ensure that mission permeates the University's curricular and co-curricular offerings.”
- Endowed Mission Chairs | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/mission-and-vision/endowed-chairs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Concerns
- The published Mass schedule lists one Sunday Mass and no weekday Mass.
Sources (2)
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mass is celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Chapel (building #2 on the campus map) 10:30 a.m. Sundays”
- Homesites.google.com/stkate.edu/cssj-compass/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday Mass Our Lady of Victory Chapel Sundays-10:30am”
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- The core requires one theology course, which can be any theology course, including comparative spiritual-traditions courses.
Sources (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Theology - choose one: any theology course”
- Theology (THEO) | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/theo · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“THEO 2750 Spiritual Traditions: Global Voices and Lived Practice”
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- No philosophy course is required of all students.
Sources (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Arts and Humanities - choose two courses in this category from different disciplines: philosophy (except PHIL 2150), literature, linguistics, history, foreign language, studio art, art history, or creative writing.”
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum-Baccalaureate Degree Programs | St. Catherine University Academic Catalogcatalog.stkate.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum/liberal-arts-science-core-curriculum-baccalaureate-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Center for Spirituality and Social Justice (CSSJ)
- Address: 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: chapel, prayer room
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Catholic clubs and student life
12 groups and regular activities · 9 on campus, 3 off campus
Retreats 1
- University Retreat and partner retreatsOff campusA University Retreat and larger retreats offered with other Catholic universities.
Service 3
- FAH Community GardenOff campusStudents and CSJ Sisters garden together.
- Alternative spring breaks and travel experiencesOff campusSpring breakService and learning trips that examine social injustices through a lens of faith.
- St. Kate's/CSJ Food Access HubOn campusFirst and third Wednesdays of the monthStudent food shelf run by CSSJ with volunteer opportunities.
Faith formation 4
- Sharing of the Heart groupsOn campusFaith-sharing groups based on the practices of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation)On campusSacraments typically at the Easter VigilPreparation for Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist, including for baptized Christians becoming Catholic.
- Saint Brigid's Lifelong Faith Formation classOn campusFirst Sunday of the month, October-May, before the 10:30 AM MassMonthly faith formation class.
- St. Kate's/CSJ Prayer Partner ProgramOn campusPairs students with a CSJ sister, consociate, or community member to pray for each other.
Clubs and groups 1
- Living CanaOn campusCatholic student club with weekly small groups, events with nearby Catholic student organizations, carpools to Mass, and volunteer opportunities.
Liturgy and prayer 2
- Liturgical ministryOn campusStudents serve as lectors, greeters, and Eucharistic ministers; training provided.
- Music ministryOn campusSunday mornings before the 10:30 AM MassCantors and instrumentalists for Sunday Mass.
Social life 1
- Welcome bonfire and Cooking and ConversationsOn campusCSSJ social events.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Campus ministry
Sources (2)
- Spirituality and Social Justice | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/life/spirituality-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Center for Spirituality and Social Justice (CSSJ) employs full time staff and student peer ministers who work hard to provide enlightening and uplifting programming for students. We partner with other Catholic universities to offer larger retreat experiences, and offer individual spiritual direction.”
“Located directly behind (to the east of) Our Lady of Victory Chapel Contact Us 651-690-6724 spiritandjustice@stkate.edu”
“The Prayer Room is located on the 2nd floor, Room 214 of the Coeur de Catherine.”
“Located directly behind (to the east of) Our Lady of Victory Chapel Contact Us 651-690-6724 spiritandjustice@stkate.edu”
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel | St. Catherine Universitystkate.edu/about/visit-campus/our-lady-of-victory-chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“CSSJ Office behind Chapel St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105”
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,147 · ACT 23
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,414
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,431 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 3,533 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $19,764 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $60,476 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,181 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 61% |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $59,282 |
| Admission rate | 92% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 40% |
| Average SAT | 1147 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480–560 |
| SAT math | 370–580 |
| ACT composite | 20–26 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 58 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Paul
Source: archspm.org, archspm.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 175005
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask
- Is St Catherine University a Catholic college?
- Yes. St Catherine University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul Province.
- Where is Mass celebrated at St Catherine University?
- Mass is listed at Our Lady of Victory Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
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