College of St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) is a private Benedictine college in Duluth, Minnesota. Founded in 1912 by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters, today St. Scholastica educates almost 4,000 students annually and has graduated more than 29,000 alumni. The college offers a liberal arts education and is located on 186 wooded acres overlooking Lake Superior.
Former names | Sacred Heart Institute (1892-1912) |
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| Motto | Omnes Semitae Eius Pacificae (Latin) |
Motto in English | "All her paths are peace" |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1912 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Benedictine Sisters) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Endowment | $88.4 million (2020) |
| Budget | $111.2 million (2016) |
| President | Barbara McDonald |
| Students | 3,906 (fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 2,481 (fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 1,425 (fall 2019) |
| Location | , U.S. 46.8161°N 92.1062°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 186 acres (75 ha) |
| Colors | Royal blue & gold |
| Nickname | Saints |
| Mascot | Storm the Saint Bernard |
| Website | css |
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