St Catherine University's published cost of attendance is $60,476. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,890, low-to-middle-income families pay around $15,190, middle-income families pay about $15,451, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $19,376, and higher-income families pay around $27,021.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $60,476 |
| Tuition and Fees | $51,454 |
| Room and Board | $12,188 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,712 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,764 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,890 |
| $30–48k | $15,190 |
| $48–75k | $15,451 |
| $75–110k | $19,376 |
| $110k+ | $27,021 |
St Catherine University's published cost of attendance is $60,476. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,890, low-to-middle-income families pay around $15,190, middle-income families pay about $15,451, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $19,376, and higher-income families pay around $27,021. Azimuth ranks St Catherine University #684 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. St Catherine University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,181, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,883; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's typical four-year earnings of $65,829, median federal debt of $24,181 projects to a monthly payment of about $273 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of St Catherine University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,829, placing St Catherine University in the 70.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,866 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St Catherine University in the 91.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks St Catherine University #305 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects St Catherine University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 167 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,514, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program graduates 59 students earning $83,211, and the The Public Health program graduates 48 students earning $61,169. Together, these programs anchor the institution's earnings profile and align with strong regional demand for health professionals in the Twin Cities labor market.
