The College of Saint Scholastica

What is the cost of studying for a year at The College of Saint Scholastica?

The College of Saint Scholastica charges private-college tuition rather than separate in-state and out-of-state undergraduate rates. In the supplied 2024-25 IPEDS cost figures, full-time undergraduate tuition is $40,720 and required fees are $1,058, for $41,778 before housing, meals, books, and other expenses.

Reported annual room and board charges are $12,350, while the books-and-supplies estimate is $1,200. Adding those items to tuition and required fees produces an illustrative $55,328; it is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance budget because transportation and personal expenses are additional, and a student's housing and course costs may differ. Graduate and part-time students face different rates.

Published charges are not the same as the amount a student ultimately pays. In the reported aid figures, all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award was $26,646. Grants and scholarships generally reduce the price; loans must be repaid. Reported average net prices also vary substantially by family income, so a prospective student should compare a personalized aid offer with the college's current full cost-of-attendance budget.

Eligible students may be considered for federal and Minnesota grants, institutional scholarships, student loans, and applicable military or veteran education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and meeting the college's current aid deadlines are practical first steps. Students should distinguish grants from loans and check whether an award renews automatically or requires continuing eligibility.

What are the work-study opportunities at The College of Saint Scholastica?

Student employment can provide earnings while enrolled, but it is different from a scholarship: students are paid for hours worked. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, helps fund qualifying part-time jobs; it is not a cash award paid automatically with tuition aid.

Students can also look for campus jobs that do not require Federal Work-Study eligibility. Availability, schedules, and hiring requirements depend on the position. The financial aid or student employment office can explain Work-Study eligibility and where current openings are posted; career services can separately assist with internships, employer contacts, and longer-term job planning.

A job related to a student's major may offer useful experience, but neither Work-Study eligibility nor an aid offer guarantees a particular position or number of hours. Students building a budget should count wages conservatively until they have secured a job and schedule.