CSS is a small close knit community made up of people from a variety of places across the nation and internationally. It's a great place to be on any given night, there's always events on campus and Duluth is the most beautiful city. The dorms are spacious and the food is delicious, every professor wants each student to succeed and always makes themselves available in addition to all of the supplemental learning already put in place by the college.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply, Apply, Apply! Apply to St. Scholastica, attend a tour and try to stay overnight! The longer you are on campus the more you'll fall in love with the history behind this 100 year old school. We still have nuns on campus reminding us of where we began and they continue to build new facilities to attend to the growing population of students attending classes.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The programs are small, so doing well in your classes is a must. However, the professors want students to do well and make themselves available to us as a tool and resource.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are spacious and well climate-controlled. WE HAVE SINKS! The RA's are really cool and every floor has a lounge with big comfy couches. We also have on each floor academic residents that assist us with school work during their office hours if we need it. Living on campus is great!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Our grab-and-go food (Storm's) and our Coffee Shop (Beakers) is really delicious and there's a variety of things to choose from. We always have fresh sushi and really good espresso. The dining hall is sometimes hit-or-miss but for the most part the main line is something you'd want to eat. There are gluten free and vegetarian options at every meal and they also account for lactose intolerance.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Duluth is a super fun city to live in as a college student when things on campus slow down. Every weekend there's a bunch of things going on on campus for students to do. There are dances, concerts, game nights, outdoor movies, movies that play in lecture halls, glow in the dark frisbee, smore's on science lawn, Bingo!, and as with any campus, intoxication. If you choose to leave campus there's always UMD down the hill to visit, they have events that CSS students often attend as well. Landmarks that are fun to check out include Canal Park, Enger Tower, the Aquarium, the Depot, Miller Hill Mall, and Downtown Duluth. The Transit System is great, which makes getting to these cool places easy and it's free for students!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
While the ticket price for CSS is $40,000 a year, they have great scholarships available based on Merit, and they give grants and aid. Any outside scholarships can be stacked onto the ones you earn by the school. This isn't true for all colleges, so it's a good thing if you choose CSS because you can add outside scholarships to your financial aid. They do have some athletic scholarships, but I'm not an athlete that receives them so I don't know much about that.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The foyer of our main building Tower is a special place for me. Historically, that was the only building on campus and it was an all girls school, so the girls lived there. When boys would come to court them they had to wait in this foyer that still stands today and they would sit in these wooden chairs and swing their feet. Today, there are scuff marks on the chairs where the heels of the boy's shoe would hit the chair as they waited for the girls to come downstairs. I think this is adorable and it's one of the things that sold me on CSS. There's a rich history here, and we're proud of where we've been.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There are a lot of small-town kids here, but in my opinion a lot more city folk. I myself grew up near downtown Minneapolis and I don't feel at all like this school is too small. People that are willing to work hard and grow will do well here.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a lot of clubs on campus and a lot of sports as well.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We don't have Greek Life!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Security is always patrolling campus, and they will pick you up if you feel unsafe!
CSS is a small close knit community made up of people from a variety of places across the nation and internationally. It's a great place to be on any given night, there's always events on campus and Duluth is the most beautiful city. The dorms are spacious and the food is delicious, every professor wants each student to succeed and always makes themselves available in addition to all of the supplemental learning already put in place by the college.
Apply, Apply, Apply! Apply to St. Scholastica, attend a tour and try to stay overnight! The longer you are on campus the more you'll fall in love with the history behind this 100 year old school. We still have nuns on campus reminding us of where we began and they continue to build new facilities to attend to the growing population of students attending classes.
The programs are small, so doing well in your classes is a must. However, the professors want students to do well and make themselves available to us as a tool and resource.
The dorms are spacious and well climate-controlled. WE HAVE SINKS! The RA's are really cool and every floor has a lounge with big comfy couches. We also have on each floor academic residents that assist us with school work during their office hours if we need it. Living on campus is great!
Our grab-and-go food (Storm's) and our Coffee Shop (Beakers) is really delicious and there's a variety of things to choose from. We always have fresh sushi and really good espresso. The dining hall is sometimes hit-or-miss but for the most part the main line is something you'd want to eat. There are gluten free and vegetarian options at every meal and they also account for lactose intolerance.
Duluth is a super fun city to live in as a college student when things on campus slow down. Every weekend there's a bunch of things going on on campus for students to do. There are dances, concerts, game nights, outdoor movies, movies that play in lecture halls, glow in the dark frisbee, smore's on science lawn, Bingo!, and as with any campus, intoxication. If you choose to leave campus there's always UMD down the hill to visit, they have events that CSS students often attend as well. Landmarks that are fun to check out include Canal Park, Enger Tower, the Aquarium, the Depot, Miller Hill Mall, and Downtown Duluth. The Transit System is great, which makes getting to these cool places easy and it's free for students!
While the ticket price for CSS is $40,000 a year, they have great scholarships available based on Merit, and they give grants and aid. Any outside scholarships can be stacked onto the ones you earn by the school. This isn't true for all colleges, so it's a good thing if you choose CSS because you can add outside scholarships to your financial aid. They do have some athletic scholarships, but I'm not an athlete that receives them so I don't know much about that.
The foyer of our main building Tower is a special place for me. Historically, that was the only building on campus and it was an all girls school, so the girls lived there. When boys would come to court them they had to wait in this foyer that still stands today and they would sit in these wooden chairs and swing their feet. Today, there are scuff marks on the chairs where the heels of the boy's shoe would hit the chair as they waited for the girls to come downstairs. I think this is adorable and it's one of the things that sold me on CSS. There's a rich history here, and we're proud of where we've been.
There are a lot of small-town kids here, but in my opinion a lot more city folk. I myself grew up near downtown Minneapolis and I don't feel at all like this school is too small. People that are willing to work hard and grow will do well here.
There are a lot of clubs on campus and a lot of sports as well.
We don't have Greek Life!
Security is always patrolling campus, and they will pick you up if you feel unsafe!