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Catholic college

The College of Saint Scholastica

  • LocationDuluth, MN
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,979 students
  • SponsorBenedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery (Duluth Benedictine Ministries)
  • TraditionBenedictine
Official website

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth was founded by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery. Campus Ministry lists Mass Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM and Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, with adoration and confession before the Sunday evening Mass. The Veritas general education program requires four credits in each of seven pathways, including Religious Studies and Philosophy, and the college offers majors in Theology and Religious Studies and in Catholic Studies.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday11:45 AMOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel
  • Sunday11:00 AMOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel
  • Sunday7:00 PMOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel · Not held when class is not in session the following Monday.

Confession 1

  • Sunday6:30 PM–6:50 PMBefore the 7 PM student Mass (Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel) · Listed on the fall 2026 Saints Catholic event calendar.

Adoration 1

  • Sunday6:00 PM–6:50 PMBefore the 7 PM student Mass (Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel) · Listed on the fall 2026 Saints Catholic event calendar.

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.* Daily Mass is celebrated at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday”
    Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Sundays at 11 AM and 7 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM.
    “Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.* Daily Mass is celebrated at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday”
    Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Sundays at 11 AM and 7 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM.
    “Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.* Daily Mass is celebrated at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday”
    Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Sundays at 11 AM and 7 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM.
  2. Adoration + Confession - Saints Catholicsaintslife.css.edu/saintscatholic/rsvp_boot?id=2141529 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Join us before 7pm student masses for Adoration and Confession Adoration start at 6pm and Confession starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 6:50 pm”
    Adoration (from 6 PM) and confession (6:30-6:50 PM) are offered before the Sunday 7 PM student Masses.
    “Join us before 7pm student masses for Adoration and Confession Adoration start at 6pm and Confession starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 6:50 pm”
    Adoration (from 6 PM) and confession (6:30-6:50 PM) are offered before the Sunday 7 PM student Masses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The College of Saint Scholastica, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary Star of the Sea: 1.7 mi1Loaves & Fishes Catholic Worker: 1.7 mi2Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary: 1.8 mi3The College of Saint Scholastica (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary Star of the Sea — 1.7 mi · 325 East 3rd Street, Duluth
  2. Loaves & Fishes Catholic Worker — 1.7 mi
  3. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary — 1.8 mi · 2801 East 4th Street, Duluth

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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Daily Mass Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.* Daily Mass is celebrated at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday”
      Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Sundays at 11 AM and 7 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday Mass at 11 AM and 7 PM; the 7 PM Mass is not held when there is no class the following Monday. The Saints Catholic club page lists the evening Mass at 6 PM (see gaps).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.* Daily Mass is celebrated at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday”
      Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Sundays at 11 AM and 7 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM.
      “*If class isn’t in session on Monday, there will be no 7 p.m. evening Mass.”
      The Sunday 7 PM Mass is not held when there is no class the following Monday.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Confession Sundays 6:30-6:50 PM before the 7 PM student Mass (Saints Catholic / Campus Ministry event calendar, fall 2026). Father Joe's weekly office hours are listed for spiritual direction and questions; not counted as scheduled confession.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Adoration + Confession - Saints Catholicsaintslife.css.edu/saintscatholic/rsvp_boot?id=2141529 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us before 7pm student masses for Adoration and Confession Adoration start at 6pm and Confession starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 6:50 pm”
      Adoration (from 6 PM) and confession (6:30-6:50 PM) are offered before the Sunday 7 PM student Masses.
    2. Catholic Student Mass - Campus Ministrysaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/rsvp_boot?id=2141229 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for Catholic Mass! Adoration begins at 6PM. Confessions begin at 6:30PM.”
      The Sunday 7 PM Catholic Student Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is preceded by adoration at 6 PM and confessions at 6:30 PM.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Eucharistic adoration Sundays from 6 PM before the 7 PM student Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Adoration + Confession - Saints Catholicsaintslife.css.edu/saintscatholic/rsvp_boot?id=2141529 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us before 7pm student masses for Adoration and Confession Adoration start at 6pm and Confession starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 6:50 pm”
      Adoration (from 6 PM) and confession (6:30-6:50 PM) are offered before the Sunday 7 PM student Masses.
    2. Catholic Student Mass - Campus Ministrysaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/rsvp_boot?id=2141229 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for Catholic Mass! Adoration begins at 6PM. Confessions begin at 6:30PM.”
      The Sunday 7 PM Catholic Student Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is preceded by adoration at 6 PM and confessions at 6:30 PM.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Fr. Joseph Sobolik is listed among Campus Ministry contacts with a css.edu email and holds weekly office hours; no page gives him a title such as chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dave Gunnarson Director of Campus Ministry 218-723-6720 dgunnarson@css.edu Sammi Good Nelson Campus Minister 218-723-5933 sgood@css.edu Fr. Joseph Sobolik jsobolik@css.edu”
      Campus Ministry lists a director, a campus minister, and a priest, Fr. Joseph Sobolik, with contact details.
    2. Father Joe's Office Hours - Campus Ministrysaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/rsvp_boot?id=2141378 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Have you ever been going about your day and thought: wow, I have this urgent question for a Priest!”
      Campus Ministry hosts weekly office hours with Father Joe for spiritual direction and questions.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is described as a place for personal prayer; an Oratory prayer room is in Student Center 115.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, with its lovely stained glass, beautiful icons, and contemplative silence, is a perfect place for personal prayer.”
      The campus chapel is available for personal prayer.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (9 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 1 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

48 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 (Veritas general education: 4 credits in each of 7 disciplinary pathways, one of which is Religious Studies (one 4-credit course). The extra 4 credits 'in any pathway' are not required to be religious studies. Even students with a prior bachelor's degree must take a Religious Studies pathway course. Source: 2025-26 advising sheet (Computer Science B.S.) and admissions transfer page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Computer Science B.S. advising sheet (Veritas requirements)publications.css.edu/Advisor/25-26/PDF/MajorSchemes/ComputerScience_BS.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 4 credits in each of the 7 disciplinary pathways plus 4 more credits in any pathway(s).”
      Veritas general education requires 4 credits in each of seven pathways, including Religious Studies and Philosophy.
    2. Transfer Credits & Course Info | The College of St. Scholasticacss.edu/admissions-and-aid/admissions-information/incoming-credits-and-course-information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “fulfills all Veritas requirements except a Veritas-designated course (Integrations or Conceptions) from the Religious Studies pathway.”
      Even students with a prior bachelor's degree must complete a Religious Studies pathway course.
  • 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 (The requirement is a generic 'Religious Studies' pathway. The department describes its program as covering theology and religion across diverse traditions.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Computer Science B.S. advising sheet (Veritas requirements)publications.css.edu/Advisor/25-26/PDF/MajorSchemes/ComputerScience_BS.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 4 credits in each of the 7 disciplinary pathways plus 4 more credits in any pathway(s).”
      Veritas general education requires 4 credits in each of seven pathways, including Religious Studies and Philosophy.
    2. BA in Theology and Religious Studies | Explore Faith and Culturecss.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts-theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Inspired by the Catholic Benedictine tradition, St. Scholastica’s Theology and Religious Studies program invites you to explore theology and religion as sources of wisdom and meaning. You will encounter diverse beliefs and traditions”
      The college offers a B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies covering diverse religious traditions.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Philosophy is one of the 7 Veritas pathways (4 credits = one course).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Computer Science B.S. advising sheet (Veritas requirements)publications.css.edu/Advisor/25-26/PDF/MajorSchemes/ComputerScience_BS.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 4 credits in each of the 7 disciplinary pathways plus 4 more credits in any pathway(s).”
      Veritas general education requires 4 credits in each of seven pathways, including Religious Studies and Philosophy.
  • 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.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies and B.A. in Catholic Studies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. BA in Theology and Religious Studies | Explore Faith and Culturecss.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts-theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Inspired by the Catholic Benedictine tradition, St. Scholastica’s Theology and Religious Studies program invites you to explore theology and religion as sources of wisdom and meaning. You will encounter diverse beliefs and traditions”
      The college offers a B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies covering diverse religious traditions.
    2. BA in Catholic Studies | Exploring Faith, Culture and Historycss.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts-catholic-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the principles of Catholic Intellectual Tradition at its core, this major welcomes, facilitates, and promotes discussion about the relationship between faith and modern culture.”
      The college offers a Catholic Studies major centered on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
  • 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.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (3 people listed in Campus Ministry contacts: Director of Campus Ministry, Campus Minister, and Fr. Joseph Sobolik. Student leaders on the Saints Life team pages are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dave Gunnarson Director of Campus Ministry 218-723-6720 dgunnarson@css.edu Sammi Good Nelson Campus Minister 218-723-5933 sgood@css.edu Fr. Joseph Sobolik jsobolik@css.edu”
      Campus Ministry lists a director, a campus minister, and a priest, Fr. Joseph Sobolik, with contact details.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Campus Ministry offers 'a variety of retreat opportunities' each academic year, free for students; the count cannot be confirmed as four or more.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “There are a variety of retreat opportunities offered for students throughout the academic year. Retreats give students a chance to relax, pray, worship, hear speakers, and discuss their faith. Retreats are free for students.”
      Campus Ministry offers free retreats during the academic year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Saints Catholic (Catholic student club), Catholic Bible Study (weekly), Benedictine Friends (students with the Benedictine sisters), and Saints for Life (pro-life group). Christian Student Community and InterVarsity are interdenominational and not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Home - Saints Catholic | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/saintscatholic/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students will grow in their faith and build Catholic community and fellowship on campus through gatherings, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, Bible Study, and other Catholic events.”
      Saints Catholic is the Catholic student club.
      “Join the Sisters for daily prayer: Mon-Fri Morning Prayer: 7:30 AM, Everyday Evening Prayer: 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun Morning Prayer: 10:00 AM. Please also join us for Catholic Bible Study every Monday at 7 PM in the Campus Ministry Office (T20)”
      Saints Catholic invites students to the Sisters' daily prayer and a weekly Catholic Bible Study.
    2. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Benedictine Friends is a time for students and sisters to build community across campus!”
      Benedictine Friends brings students together with the Benedictine sisters.
    3. Home - Campus Ministry | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Saints for Life Student-led pro-life group”
      Campus Ministry lists Saints for Life, a student-led pro-life group.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Somers Hall (first-year): all floors co-ed with wings separated by gender; suites designated by gender.)
    Sources (1)
    1. First-Year Housing Options | Campus Life St. Scholasticacss.edu/campus-life/campus-housing/first-year-housing · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All floors in Somers are co-ed, with wings separated based on gender. There may be co-ed wings as well.”
      First-year housing has co-ed floors with gender-separated wings.
  • 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.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot 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.
    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 (Sister Kathleen Del Monte, Associate Vice President for Mission Integration, helps the community learn about the Catholic Benedictine identity and serves as liaison with the Monastery.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Senior Administration | The College of St. Scholasticacss.edu/about/our-people/senior-administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In her role as Associate Vice President for Mission Integration, Sister Kathleen helps people new to our college community (faculty, staff, students, board members, etc.) learn about and appreciate our Catholic Benedictine identity.”
      An Associate Vice President for Mission Integration leads formation in the college's Catholic Benedictine identity.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Saints Volunteer (Volunteers Involved Through Action), staffed by Campus Ministry, organizes community service. Campus Ministry also runs Community Service Orientation, Community Day, and alternative breaks.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - Saints Volunteer | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/vita/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Volunteers Involved Through Action (VITA) engages students in service and social justice activities so as to encourage personal and spiritual growth and inspire students to continue to pursue social justice.”
      Saints Volunteer (VITA) organizes student service and social justice activities.
    2. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are encouraged to make a difference in the world as they live out our Benedictine Values and Catholic Social Teaching through service and justice.”
      Campus Ministry frames its service programs in terms of Benedictine values and Catholic Social Teaching.
  • 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 experiential learning office supports service learning, and some faculty-led study abroad programs include service learning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Experiential Learning Opportunities | St. Scholastica Academicscss.edu/academics/centers-and-institutes/experiential-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Increasing access for students to engage in high-impact practices with a current focus on research, internships, education abroad, and service learning.”
      The college's experiential learning teams support service learning.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Catholic Social Teaching is a key element of the first-year Dignitas courses (DGN 1101/1102), required of first-year students admitted to the Duluth campus; honors students may substitute HON 1111/1112 and transfer students are exempt.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Dignitas Home - Dignitas Resources - CSSLibraryGuideslibguides.css.edu/dignitasresources · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching challenges our community to live in justice and peace. Catholic Social Teaching examines the radical idea that God calls us to live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with ALL people-especially the poor.”
      Catholic Social Teaching is one of the key elements of the first-year Dignitas program.
    2. Transfer Credits & Course Info | The College of St. Scholasticacss.edu/admissions-and-aid/admissions-information/incoming-credits-and-course-information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students admitted as first-year students on the Duluth Campus must also complete the first-year experience known as Dignitas.”
      Dignitas is required of students admitted as first-year students on the Duluth campus.
    3. Computer Science B.S. advising sheet (Veritas requirements)publications.css.edu/Advisor/25-26/PDF/MajorSchemes/ComputerScience_BS.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “1) DGN 1101 or HON 1111 (4 cr.)”
      Honors students may take HON 1111 in place of the Dignitas course DGN 1101.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Saints for Life, a student-led pro-life group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Home - Campus Ministry | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Saints for Life Student-led pro-life group”
      Campus Ministry lists Saints for Life, a student-led pro-life group.
  • 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 break service and immersion trips (including migrant concerns), CHUM Delegates (poverty and injustice in Duluth), weekly Loaves and Fishes volunteering, and the monthly Justice Cafe.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers alternative break experiences for students to serve alongside communities in need and explore the interconnectedness of our human family. Improve the quality of life of low income homeowners, learn about migrant concerns that individuals face when coming into the United States”
      Campus Ministry runs alternative break service and immersion trips, including housing and migration themes.
      “Being a member of the CHUM delegate student group invites students to engage in the work of CHUM and educate the St. Scholastica community about poverty and injustice in our Duluth community”
      CHUM Delegates is a student group addressing poverty in Duluth.
      “Volunteer with a small group to share a meal with the community at Loaves and Fishes (Catholic Worker Community). During the academic year students volunteer at Loaves and Fishes weekly on Friday evenings.”
      Students volunteer weekly at the Loaves and Fishes Catholic Worker community.
    2. Home - Campus Ministry | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Justice Café meets once monthly for coffee and other treats while discussing relevant social justice topics. Topics will connect with Catholic Social Teaching and our Benedictine values.”
      Justice Cafe meets monthly to discuss social justice topics in light of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • 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 (Campus Ministry frames its service as living out Benedictine values and Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are encouraged to make a difference in the world as they live out our Benedictine Values and Catholic Social Teaching through service and justice.”
      Campus Ministry frames its service programs in terms of Benedictine values and Catholic Social Teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated in the campus chapel every weekday at 11:45 AM and twice on Sundays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.* Daily Mass is celebrated at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday”
      Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Sundays at 11 AM and 7 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM.
  • Eucharistic adoration and confession are offered weekly before the Sunday 7 PM student Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. Adoration + Confession - Saints Catholicsaintslife.css.edu/saintscatholic/rsvp_boot?id=2141529 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us before 7pm student masses for Adoration and Confession Adoration start at 6pm and Confession starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 6:50 pm”
      Adoration (from 6 PM) and confession (6:30-6:50 PM) are offered before the Sunday 7 PM student Masses.
    2. Catholic Student Mass - Campus Ministrysaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/rsvp_boot?id=2141229 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for Catholic Mass! Adoration begins at 6PM. Confessions begin at 6:30PM.”
      The Sunday 7 PM Catholic Student Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is preceded by adoration at 6 PM and confessions at 6:30 PM.
  • An Associate Vice President for Mission Integration, a Benedictine sister, leads formation in the college's Catholic Benedictine identity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Senior Administration | The College of St. Scholasticacss.edu/about/our-people/senior-administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In her role as Associate Vice President for Mission Integration, Sister Kathleen helps people new to our college community (faculty, staff, students, board members, etc.) learn about and appreciate our Catholic Benedictine identity.”
      An Associate Vice President for Mission Integration leads formation in the college's Catholic Benedictine identity.
  • Campus Ministry runs service and immersion programs framed by Catholic Social Teaching, including alternative breaks and weekly volunteering at a Catholic Worker community.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are encouraged to make a difference in the world as they live out our Benedictine Values and Catholic Social Teaching through service and justice.”
      Campus Ministry frames its service programs in terms of Benedictine values and Catholic Social Teaching.
      “Campus Ministry offers alternative break experiences for students to serve alongside communities in need and explore the interconnectedness of our human family. Improve the quality of life of low income homeowners, learn about migrant concerns that individuals face when coming into the United States”
      Campus Ministry runs alternative break service and immersion trips, including housing and migration themes.
      “Volunteer with a small group to share a meal with the community at Loaves and Fishes (Catholic Worker Community). During the academic year students volunteer at Loaves and Fishes weekly on Friday evenings.”
      Students volunteer weekly at the Loaves and Fishes Catholic Worker community.

Concerns

  • The general education program requires one Religious Studies course (4 credits) and one Philosophy course (4 credits); many Catholic colleges require two or more of each.
    Sources (1)
    1. Computer Science B.S. advising sheet (Veritas requirements)publications.css.edu/Advisor/25-26/PDF/MajorSchemes/ComputerScience_BS.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 4 credits in each of the 7 disciplinary pathways plus 4 more credits in any pathway(s).”
      Veritas general education requires 4 credits in each of seven pathways, including Religious Studies and Philosophy.
  • The religious studies requirement is a general pathway.
    Sources (2)
    1. Computer Science B.S. advising sheet (Veritas requirements)publications.css.edu/Advisor/25-26/PDF/MajorSchemes/ComputerScience_BS.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 4 credits in each of the 7 disciplinary pathways plus 4 more credits in any pathway(s).”
      Veritas general education requires 4 credits in each of seven pathways, including Religious Studies and Philosophy.
    2. BA in Theology and Religious Studies | Explore Faith and Culturecss.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts-theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Inspired by the Catholic Benedictine tradition, St. Scholastica’s Theology and Religious Studies program invites you to explore theology and religion as sources of wisdom and meaning. You will encounter diverse beliefs and traditions”
      The college offers a B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies covering diverse religious traditions.
  • Confession is scheduled once a week, for 20 minutes before the Sunday evening Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration + Confession - Saints Catholicsaintslife.css.edu/saintscatholic/rsvp_boot?id=2141529 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us before 7pm student masses for Adoration and Confession Adoration start at 6pm and Confession starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 6:50 pm”
      Adoration (from 6 PM) and confession (6:30-6:50 PM) are offered before the Sunday 7 PM student Masses.
  • First-year Somers Hall has co-ed floors with wings separated by gender.
    Sources (1)
    1. First-Year Housing Options | Campus Life St. Scholasticacss.edu/campus-life/campus-housing/first-year-housing · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All floors in Somers are co-ed, with wings separated based on gender. There may be co-ed wings as well.”
      First-year housing has co-ed floors with gender-separated wings.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Center

  • Address: Student Center, Room 202, 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel), oratory prayer room (Student Center 115), food pantry (Storm's Cupboard)

Source: css.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, saintslife.css.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, css.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, css.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, css.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 7 off campus

Retreats 1

  • RetreatsOff campus
    Campus Ministry retreats during the academic year; free for students.

Service 7

  • Alternative Break Experience (service and immersion trips)Off campus
    January, March, and May breaks
    Week-long service-immersion trips, e.g. to Louisiana, Arizona, California, or Guatemala.
  • Loaves and Fishes volunteeringOff campus
    Weekly during the academic year
    Students share a meal with the community at the Loaves and Fishes Catholic Worker community.
  • CHUM DelegatesOff campus
    Student group working with CHUM on poverty and injustice in Duluth.
  • Saints Volunteer (VITA)Off campus
    Campus Ministry volunteer program for group and individual community service.
  • Community Service OrientationOff campus
    August
    Pre-semester service orientation in the Duluth community.
  • Community DayOff campus
    Each fall and spring
    Campus-wide day of service with local agencies.
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  • Storm's CupboardOn campus
    On-campus food pantry supported through Campus Ministry.

Faith formation 5

  • Catholic Bible StudyOn campus
    Mondays 7 PM
    Weekly Catholic Bible study in the Campus Ministry Office (T20), hosted by Saints Catholic.
  • Bible studies and small groupsOn campus
    Campus Ministry Bible studies and small groups; students may also host their own.
  • Father Joe's Office HoursOn campus
    Weekly (fall 2026 calendar)
    Drop-in time with a priest for spiritual direction, one-on-ones, and questions about the faith.
  • Spiritual directionOn campus
    Free spiritual direction offered with the Monastery's Center for Spirituality and Enrichment.
  • Justice CafeOn campus
    Monthly
    Discussion of social justice topics connected with Catholic Social Teaching and Benedictine values.

Clubs and groups 2

  • Saints CatholicOn campus
    Catholic student club offering gatherings, Mass, adoration, reconciliation, Bible study, and other Catholic events.
  • Saints for LifeOn campus
    Student-led pro-life group listed by Campus Ministry.

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monastic prayer with the Benedictine SistersOn campus
    Morning Prayer Mon-Fri 7:30 AM, Sat-Sun 10:00 AM; Evening Prayer daily 5:00 PM
    Students are invited to join the Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery for the Liturgy of the Hours.

Social life 1

  • Benedictine FriendsOn campus
    Large-group activities and small gatherings with the Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery.

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 (5)
  1. Campus Ministry at St. Scholastica: Engage, Grow, Servecss.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.* Daily Mass is celebrated at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday”
    Mass is celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Sundays at 11 AM and 7 PM and Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM.
    “Dave Gunnarson Director of Campus Ministry 218-723-6720 dgunnarson@css.edu Sammi Good Nelson Campus Minister 218-723-5933 sgood@css.edu Fr. Joseph Sobolik jsobolik@css.edu”
    Campus Ministry lists a director, a campus minister, and a priest, Fr. Joseph Sobolik, with contact details.
    “Benedictine Friends is a time for students and sisters to build community across campus!”
    Benedictine Friends brings students together with the Benedictine sisters.
    “Campus Ministry Center Student Center, Room 202 218-723-5933 cministry@css.edu”
    The Campus Ministry Center is in Student Center Room 202.
    “Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, with its lovely stained glass, beautiful icons, and contemplative silence, is a perfect place for personal prayer.”
    The campus chapel is available for personal prayer.
    “The Oratory is a prayer room located in Student Center 115.”
    An oratory prayer room is in the Student Center.
    “At CSS we have Storm’s Cupboard which is an on campus food pantry”
    Campus Ministry oversees Storm's Cupboard, an on-campus food pantry.
  2. Home - Saints Catholic | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/saintscatholic/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Students will grow in their faith and build Catholic community and fellowship on campus through gatherings, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, Bible Study, and other Catholic events.”
    Saints Catholic is the Catholic student club.
  3. Home - Campus Ministry | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Saints for Life Student-led pro-life group”
    Campus Ministry lists Saints for Life, a student-led pro-life group.
  4. Education - Duluth Benedictinesduluthbenedictines.org/ministries/college-of-st-scholastica · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “They founded, administered, and staffed The College of St. Scholastica (CSS), shaping it into the institution it is today.”
    The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery founded, administered, and staffed the college.
  5. Contact Us - Campus Ministry | The College of St. Scholasticasaintslife.css.edu/campusministry/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry 1200 Kenwood Ave Duluth MN 55811”
    Campus Ministry's address is 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
72 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,120 · ACT 22
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,660

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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,755
Total students2,979
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$27,846
Cost of attendance (per year)$55,103
Median federal debt at graduation$20,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
71%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$65,934
Admission rate93%
Students receiving Pell grants25%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1120
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite19–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 61 / 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

Diocese of Duluth

The Most Reverend Daniel J. Felton, Bishop of Duluth

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is the College of Saint Scholastica a Catholic college?
Yes. The College of Saint Scholastica is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Duluth. Its sponsor is Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery (Duluth Benedictine Ministries).
What is the College of Saint Scholastica’s Compass Score?
69 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at the College of Saint Scholastica?
Mass is listed at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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