St Catherine University

St Catherine University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The university enrolls 4,261 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 58.50 out of 100. It reports a 65% completion rate and a 78% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting moderate outcomes across its health sciences-focused programming.

St Catherine University offers an extensive range of healthcare and allied health programs at multiple credential levels. Offerings include Registered Nursing at both the associate's and bachelor's levels, along with specialized nursing tracks in Adult Health Nursing and Pediatric Nursing. The university also provides programs in Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy, Medical Radiologic Technology, and Physician Associate/Assistant, spanning certificate, associate's, and bachelor's credentials. This breadth of health sciences programming makes it one of the more comprehensive options for healthcare career training in the region.

Located in a large city setting in Minnesota's capital, St Catherine University provides students with access to the Twin Cities' robust healthcare industry, which includes major hospital networks and research institutions. The metropolitan area's strong demand for healthcare professionals offers graduates a wide range of employment opportunities across clinical and therapeutic disciplines.