Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburbanSports culture
Known for business — close-knit campus
University of Saint Katherine is a private institution in San Marcos with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 230 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
43% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $33,072.
Motto
Inquiry Seeking Wisdom
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of
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46%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
230Students
14:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
$33,072Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of Saint Katherine Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate46.3%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$28,800
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$48,604
Average Net Price$33,072
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$33,159
$30–48K$31,771
$48–75K$29,285
$75–110K$32,995
$110K+$35,419
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$33,072
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (16)
Student Body
Undergrads
230
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
35%
Race & Ethnicity
White 25%
Black 7%
Hispanic 47%
Asian 5%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate43.5%
Freshman Retention57.6%
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
146Very High
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Diegopop. 1.4M
29 mi(50 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
89 mi(154 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
295 mi(511 min)