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University of Saint Katherine

San Marcos, California 92069

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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

Campus Visits

118 upcoming visits · Next: Thu, Apr 9 · Campus Tour
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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

46.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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