University of Saint Katherine

University of Saint Katherine Overview

University of Saint Katherine is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in San Marcos, California and the school enrolls around 264 students per year, including 242 undergrads.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to University of Saint Katherine for Fall 2023 is August 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from University of Saint Katherine by December 15.

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2022 University of Saint Katherine Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	78%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Tuition	$27,000
Percent of Need Met	56%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$19,360

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Is University of Saint Katherine a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what University of Saint Katherine offers and if it seems like the right college for you.

University of Saint Katherine Acceptance Rate 2022

University of Saint Katherine is moderately difficult to get into. Around 78% of applicants get into University of Saint Katherine each year. Last year, 79 students applied to University of Saint Katherine and 62 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Saint Katherine

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 66% of students who start at University of Saint Katherine return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook University of Saint Katherine Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with University of Saint Katherine directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Saint Katherine

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

University of Saint Katherine meets 56% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $19,360 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $26,000 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Saint Katherine.

Based on this information, is University of Saint Katherine the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Saint Katherine a good school for you?

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Where is University of Saint Katherine Located?

University of Saint Katherine is located in the suburban setting of San Marcos, California, less than an hour from San Diego.

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