The College of St. Scholastica

By Anna Stevens

St. Scholastica was founded in 1912 by a group of Benedictine Sisters offering courses to six young women in Duluth. Besides maintaining its main campus in Duluth, the school now offers programs for higher education in Brainerd, St. Paul, St. Cloud, and Rochester.

“All of the extended campus locations, including Rochester, provide students an opportunity to really become part of the St. Scholastica community with its supportive learning environment,” says Susan Zarambo, assistant marketing coordinator at St. Scholastica.

Undergraduate studies available in Rochester include management, organizational behavior, and an RN to BSN degree completion program (bachelor of nursing). Online studies offer even more options including graduate degrees and online certificates and licensures.

The accelerated degree evening program offers classes six times per year instead of the traditional two-semester system. Courses are offered in eight-week terms with each class meeting one night per week from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; for more flexibility some classes are also offered online. Full-time students take two classes per term.

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Phone: 507-424-0144
Location/Address: Rochester Central Lutheran School, 2619 9th Ave. NW
Website: http://www.css.edu:80/Admissions/Adult-Studies/Rochester-Campus.html
Programs Offered: The accelerated degree evening program (for management, organizational behavioral, or RN to BS completion) is offered in 8-week terms, with classes meeting at night once a week.
Cost Range: Undergraduate courses are $375 per credit hour, with the typical class being three credits.
Class Sizes: 10
Student Breakdown: The average St. Scholastica student of Rochester is in their mid-30s.
When Classes Meet: Night or online.