The College of St. Scholastica - Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota, US

1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth

Last updated: 13/08/2025

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About The College of St. Scholastica - Duluth

The College of St. Scholastica, an independent private college, was founded in Duluth in 1912 by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters who offered college courses to six young women. Today, more than 4,000 men and women study at the institute each year.

Campus buildings include the Science Center, Burns Wellness Commons and the iconic Tower Hall, as well as a library, chapel, 500-seat auditorium, black-box theater, and on-campus dorms, suites and apartments. The Duluth campus also includes the St. Scholastica Monastery, home to the Benedictine Sisters, whose values guide the College today. St. Scholastica’s Duluth campus offers a small, friendly community that fosters students’ participation in a variety of activities, from its 20 intercollegiate athletic teams to more than 50 student clubs and organizations.

Why The College of St. Scholastica - Duluth

Student Life: Campus life is lively and full of activities. Whether biking by Lake Superior, joining a club, or enjoying game nights, there’s always something to do. Every day offers adventures and opportunities to connect with others. St. Scholastica hosts over 400 on-campus events each year, and every day, their students make memories that last a lifetime.
Facilities: Their Health Science Center is designed specifically to integrate classroom teaching and experiential learning. The college also has a student-run Maurices Community Clinic, which offers physical and occupational therapy services to people with little or no insurance, to the St. Scholastica Community, and also offers invaluable interprofessional educational experiences.
Education Abroad Opportunities: The College of St. Scholastica is dedicated to helping students become responsible members of their communities, including the global community. St. Scholastica has a tradition of study and service abroad that goes back more than forty years to its first program in Ireland and continues today with many global opportunities.
Career Services: The College of St. Scholastica offers career exploration, internships, relevant experiences, document preparation and job search to connect and prepare students to be able to do meaningful work in their future careers. With the tools, resources, tips and strategies they provide, the college helps Saints to take the first steps toward a fulfilling career.