Surrounded by community, connected to greatness

Discover a supportive community invested in more than your academic success — we help you connect with your purpose. Our goal is to help each of our ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s develop the knowledge and empowerment to transcend what they thought was possible.

Get to Know St. Kate's

We value inclusivity and connection. St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University goes beyond a liberal arts education to instill the wisdom, social justice, and women’s empowerment teachings of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It’s shaped tens of thousands of diverse ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s’ lives since 1905.

Quick Facts

Our Students

  College for Women College for Adults: 
Bachelor's
College for Adults: 
Associate
Graduate College
Total Enrolled 1,402 585 454 1,102
Women 99.7% 92.8% 85.2% 91.3%
BIPOC 49% 44% 43% 21%
Student-Parents 3% 37% 24% 18%
First-Generation 35% 41% 33% 20%
Average Age 19 33 27 31
Live on Campus 40% 0.5% 2% 1%

Based on Fall 2023 Student Census Data

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Wildcat Athletics

  • 12 Varsity teams
  • Mascot: Katie Cat
  • Colors: Purple and Gold
  • Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
  • NCAA Division III

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Faculty and Staff

  • 291 ranked faculty members
  • 84% of ranked faculty members are women

Learn more about our faculty